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.

Option 1: Nonprofit staff are already using ChatGPT. The real risk is using it without guardrails. This plain-language Canada-focused guide explains what “confidential” really means at work, what should never be entered, what’s low-risk, and the simple staff rules that prevent most AI privacy incidents.

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 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.

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.