AI Governance Essentials for Non-Profit Boards
- Introductory AI Governance Training for Board Members
Governing AI: An introductory Training for Non-Profit Board Members
AI is already transforming how non-profits operate; impacting fundraising, program delivery, communications, and data-driven decision-making. But with these opportunities come important responsibilities.
AI Governance Essentials for Non-Profit Boards is a practical, beginner-friendly training designed to help non-profit board members understand and oversee the ethical use of AI. This course equips leaders with the knowledge and confidence to ask the right questions, assess risk, and ensure AI initiatives support your organization’s mission, values, and stakeholders.
Whether your organization is using AI for donor insights, operational automation, or service delivery—this training will help you lead with integrity and purpose.
This self-paced course is divided into three engaging modules, and can be completed in about 60 minutes.
Who This Introductory course is for
- Non-profit board members with little to no experience in AI
- Executive directors and leadership teams seeking AI literacy at the governance level
- Organizations planning to adopt AI tools or already using them in operations
- Ethics, compliance, and mission-focused leaders who want to ensure responsible AI use
What You'll Learn
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What is AI? (Explained clearly for non-technical audiences)
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How AI is used in the non-profit sector
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Introduction to generative AI and its risks and opportunities
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Ethical risks: Bias, misinformation, privacy, and trust
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Global AI regulations (EU AI Act, U.S. AI policies)
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AI governance principles: Fairness, transparency, and accountability
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The board’s role in overseeing mission-aligned AI adoption
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Strategic questions boards should ask about AI
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Building an AI governance framework
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Budgeting and resource planning for AI in non-profits
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Managing vendors and partnerships with ethical oversight
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Creating a culture of responsible innovation
- Short, digestible video lessons (no tech background required)
- Real-world case studies and board-level discussion prompts
- Total Time Commitment: ~ 60 minutes
- Certificate of Completion provided
Join the course - Only $49.99
Lead your organization into the future of AI with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
