Public trust in governments and tech companies to govern AI is eroding. Nonprofits have something those institutions increasingly lack: trust. This article explores why that creates an unexpected leadership opportunity, and why AI governance is becoming a strategic responsibility, not just a compliance task.

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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.

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.