As nonprofits themselves, foundations often face many of the same internal questions around AI adoption that they hear from their grantees, from ethical experimentation to organizational readiness. We recommend starting with our Learning Hub for AI literacy and internal preparedness, then complementing it with funder-specific tools and insights for policy, governance, and strategic integration.

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Getting Started

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AI 101

Start building a foundational understanding of what AI is, how it can be applied to further an organization’s impact, and a high-level look at what the journey to AI adoption might look like.

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Social Responsibility

Learn more about the six principles that PJMF considers core to implementing AI responsibly — fairness, transparency, human centeredness, data privacy + security, inclusion, and sustainability.

Funder-Specific Resources

Responsible AI Adoption Framework

Published by the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), this resource provides pragmatic guidance and a holistic evaluation framework for grantmakers to adopt AI in alignment with their core values.

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AI Policy Builder

Created by our partner, Fast Forward, this free, easy-to-use tool uses generative AI to help organizations build their own custom AI usage policy.

Grant Guardian

Built by PJMF, Grant Guardian uses AI to streamline the financial review process for both grantmakers and nonprofits. Grantmakers receive customizable analyses of their grantees’ financial position, while nonprofits simply submit their existing financial documents without having to enter their data into multiple funder-specific forms.

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About PJMF

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a global, 21st century philanthropy committed to bridging the frontiers of artificial intelligence, data science, and social impact.

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