From AI Uncertainty to Action: How Funders Are Building Evergreen & Flexible AI Policy (Foundant)

AI is quickly being adopted across the philanthropic sector, but many foundations haven’t developed formal guidance for its use. For many funders, the question is no longer whether to develop an AI policy, but where to start.

In this webinar, grantmakers and philanthropic advisors share honest, on-the-ground perspectives on what it looks like to build and maintain an AI policy — including how to ground it in your organization’s values, navigate internal stakeholders, set clear expectations with grantees, and establish guidelines that are flexible enough to evolve with the technology.

Panelists will discuss:

• Creating clearly defined policies around AI usage without creating unnecessary barriers for staff and grantees
• Balancing flexibility with accountability as the AI landscape continues to shift
• Grounding your policy in organizational values and realistic bandwidth
• Getting buy-in from staff, leadership, and the board

Whether your organization is still weighing whether a policy is needed, actively drafting one, or revisiting an existing policy, this conversation offers real examples and honest reflection from funders who are figuring it out alongside you.