AI Governance for Nonprofits
Navigate AI adoption with confidence. Protect your mission, constituents, and data while harnessing AI's potential.
Your nonprofit wants to use AI—but how do you do it responsibly?
AI tools like ChatGPT, data analysis platforms, and automation software promise efficiency gains. But without proper governance, you risk data breaches, biased outcomes, mission drift, and stakeholder mistrust.
You need clear policies that enable innovation while protecting what matters most.
Why AI Governance Matters
Protect Constituent Data
Ensure sensitive information about donors, clients, and beneficiaries stays secure and private.
Prevent Bias & Inequity
Avoid AI-driven decisions that could perpetuate discrimination or disadvantage vulnerable populations.
Maintain Mission Alignment
Use AI in ways that advance—not distract from—your organizational purpose and values.
Build Stakeholder Trust
Demonstrate to funders, board members, and communities that you're using AI responsibly.
Reduce Legal & Compliance Risk
Navigate data privacy laws, funder restrictions, and emerging AI regulations confidently.
Empower Staff
Give your team clear guidance so they can innovate with AI without fear or confusion.
What You'll Get
Customized AI Governance Framework
Comprehensive policies tailored to your organization's mission, size, and risk tolerance.
Risk Assessment & Use Case Analysis
Evaluation of current and potential AI applications with clear guidance on what's permitted, what requires oversight, and what's prohibited.
Data Privacy & Security Protocols
Clear guidelines for handling different types of data with AI tools, including approved tools lists and vendor requirements.
Ethical Use Guidelines
Frameworks for transparency, bias prevention, human oversight requirements, and equity considerations.
Implementation Tools & Templates
Ready-to-use forms, decision trees, training materials, and documentation logs.
Staff Training & Change Management
Training sessions to help your team understand and adopt new policies confidently.
Our Process
Discovery
We assess your current AI use, future needs, and organizational context.
Design
We develop customized policies and frameworks aligned with your mission and values.
Refine
We collaborate with your leadership to refine policies and ensure buy-in.
Deploy
We support rollout through training, communication, and implementation guidance.
Support
We provide ongoing consultation as you navigate questions and evolve your approach.
Service Packages
Essentials
- AI use case inventory & risk assessment
- Core governance policies (data privacy, ethical use)
- Approved tools guidance
- Basic training materials
- Implementation checklist
Comprehensive
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Department-specific use case policies
- Complete governance framework with templates
- Staff training sessions (2-3 sessions)
- Board presentation materials
- Compliance monitoring tools
- 30 days post-implementation support
Enterprise
- Everything in Comprehensive, plus:
- Multi-site or multi-program customization
- Advanced risk modeling
- Vendor evaluation & selection support
- Executive coaching for AI strategy
- Ongoing governance partnership
- Quarterly policy reviews
Who This Is For
🏥 Human Services Organizations
Serving vulnerable populations who need extra data protection and ethical consideration.
🎓 Education & Youth Development
Working with minors and educational data requiring strict privacy standards.
🏛️ Advocacy & Policy Organizations
Using data analysis and communications tools to advance mission.
💰 Foundations & Funders
Managing grant portfolios and seeking to use AI for impact measurement.
🏥 Healthcare Nonprofits
Handling protected health information and requiring HIPAA compliance.
🌍 International Development
Operating across borders with varying data privacy regulations.
"We knew we needed AI policies but didn't know where to start. Arensa gave us a practical framework that our staff could actually use. Now we're innovating with confidence instead of fear."
Ready to Govern AI Responsibly?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your organization's needs.
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