Funding the Future: Grantmaker Strategies in AI Investment

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Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant promise for enhancing outcomes in the social sector. Philanthropy will be pivotal in ensuring that AI adoption is responsible, equitable, and aligned with community needs.

Join the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) for an insightful conversation with Michael Belinsky, Director of Schmidt Sciences’ AI Institute, and Sarah Di Troia, Managing Director of Project Evident’s OutcomesAI practice, where they’ll discuss findings from the recent report, Funding the Future: Grantmaker Strategies in AI Investment. This research, supported by Schmidt Sciences, Google.org, and the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, explores how funders are approaching AI implementation, balancing innovation with ethical considerations.

The session will highlight emerging practices, share actionable insights, and provide recommendations for grantmakers aiming to lead in AI investments. Attendees will also learn about tools, such as the AI Granting Rubric, designed to assist in evaluating AI proposals effectively.

Key Takeaways

• Understand Status of Grantmaker AI Engagement: Gain insights into how philanthropic funders are currently engaging with AI, including common challenges and opportunities.
• Evaluate AI Proposals Effectively: Learn practical strategies for assessing AI initiatives, focusing on ethical implications and technical feasibility.
• Foster Collaborative Learning: Discover ways to build shared learning networks and frameworks to enhance AI grantmaking capacity.

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for philanthropic staff and nonprofit leadership, including:

• Early-Career Professionals: Those new to grantmaking or nonprofit management seeking to understand the fundamentals of AI integration in the social sector.
• Mid-Career Professionals: Program officers, grant managers, and nonprofit strategists looking to deepen their knowledge of AI applications and ethical considerations.
• Advanced Professionals: Senior executives and strategists aiming to lead their organizations in adopting AI responsibly and effectively.

Optional

For those interested, there will be an optional 30-minute post-event discussion where attendees can ask additional questions to Sarah and any additional presenters. A registration link will be shared at the start of the event. All questions will be answered in order of who uses the “Raised Hand” feature.

This session will be facilitated by Gozi Egbuonu, Director of Programs at TAG.