Responsible AI Adoption Framework in Philanthropy: An Initial Framework for Grantmakers

Responsible AI Adoption Framework in Philanthropy: An Initial Framework for Grantmakers

A publication from the Technology Association of Grantmakers provides guidance and a holistic evaluation framework for grantmakers to adopt AI in alignment with their core values. Responsible AI Adoption Framework in Philanthropy: An Initial Framework for Grantmakers (15 pages, PDF) emphasizes the responsibility of philanthropic organizations to ensure that the usage of AI enables human flourishing, minimizes risk, and maximizes benefit. The framework includes considerations for AI adoption in three key areas: organizational (awareness and engagement; change support), ethical (responsibility and acceptable usage; privacy, bias, and transparency), and technical (vendor evaluation; implementation, oversight, adaptation). Beyond AI adoption within their own organizations, foundations have a critical obligation to advance the responsible use of AI for nonprofit enablement, the authors note. Foundations should invest in workforce development for nonprofits, recognizing the need for skill-building in navigating the AI landscape;  set practical standards for AI usage of social sector data; and publish AI tool reviews or audits, share case studies of AI implementations to foster a collective learning environment, and consider issuing AI certifications for vendors.