As AI-powered meeting tools become increasingly common, foundations face new questions around privacy and information security. This sample policy from Rooted Philanthropic (approved July 2025) offers a practical, real-world example of how to address these challenges — covering internal meetings, external meetings, and accessibility accommodations. Read More
Artificial intelligence—particularly large language models (LLMs), which are trained on large amounts of text to generate written responses to prompts —such as ChatGPT or Claude—is becoming an increasingly common part of nonprofit and philanthropic work. These tools offer new possibilities for research, communication, and efficiency, while also raising important questions about accuracy, bias, data privacy,... Read More
Artificial intelligence—particularly large language models (LLMs), AI tools trained on large amounts of text to generate written responses—are becoming a more common part of nonprofit and philanthropic work. For foundations, these tools can support research, drafting, and internal analysis, while also prompting critical questions: What new risks does AI introduce, and how should governance and... Read More
These Artificial Intelligence Guidelines outline the Longview Foundation’s approach to the responsible, ethical, and secure use of AI across staff workflows. The document supports thoughtful experimentation with AI while protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and human judgment. Key elements include: Appropriate Use – Defines where AI can support efficiency and insight, and where human judgment is... Read More
Artificial intelligence is already part of many foundations’ daily work. From drafting emails to summarizing documents, funders are experimenting with AI tools to save time and reduce administrative burden. As adoption grows, so do essential questions: How can we use AI responsibly? What are the implications for data privacy and bias? And how can funders... Read More
For those of us in philanthropy, AI can feel like both a buzzword and a black hole. But as more tools emerge, it’s worth considering how we might approach them thoughtfully. Like so many others, we at the Farash Foundation have been cautiously exploring artificial intelligence. Our curiosity isn’t just about generating goofy images or... Read More
