AI Policy & Governance

Practical guidance for nonprofit leaders on AI governance and policy: setting clear boundaries, roles, and accountability so AI use supports mission, trust, and ethical decision-making. Expect frameworks, templates, and board-ready language that turns values into workable guardrails.

Watercolor illustration of a hand touching a geometric prism that refracts golden light, representing how thoughtful policy design brings clarity to complexity in the AI era

Policy Design in the AI Era

Most workplace policies were written for a world where tools changed slowly. That world is gone. This is a guide for leaders who know AI governance matters and aren't sure where to begin. 10 principles for designing policy that protects your people, your mission, and your trust.

Sarah Downey

Feb 287 min read

Nonprofit board reviewing an AI policy checklist before using ChatGPT

Before Your Team Uses ChatGPT: The Board-Ready AI Policy Checklist

Nonprofit teams are already using ChatGPT, often without shared boundaries. This board-ready checklist helps you set practical guardrails on data, allowed use-cases, human review, vendor risk, incident response, and policy review so staff can use AI safely without gambling trust.

Sarah Downey

Jan 226 min read

Living AI Policy: Exploring the Future of Dynamic Policies in the Nonprofit Sector

Sarah Downey helps nonprofits and values-led organizations build ethical, intentional relationships with emerging AI tools—so they can scale impact without compromising their mission. Learn how to align AI adoption with your organizational values and purpose.

Sarah Downey

Jun 12, 20254 min read

Watercolor illustration of an AI figure shaking hands with a nonprofit team beside a clipboard labeled “Policy,” representing responsible AI governance.

Do Nonprofits Need an AI Policy? Yes and Here’s Why

AI is changing how nonprofits work. A clear AI policy helps protect data, align decisions with your values, reduce bias risks, and show stakeholders you’re approaching AI responsibly.

Sarah Downey

Apr 21, 20252 min read

Sarah Downey Consulting

AI Policy & Governance

Policy Design in the AI Era

Before Your Team Uses ChatGPT: The Board-Ready AI Policy Checklist

Living AI Policy: Exploring the Future of Dynamic Policies in the Nonprofit Sector

Do Nonprofits Need an AI Policy? Yes and Here’s Why