About This Phase

Organizations at this phase are curious about AI, but have not taken any tangible steps towards planning or implementation.

You may be asking questions like:

• I hear the term AI all around me, but I’m not sure I really understand what it’s referring to, how can I get up to speed on what AI is?
• My organization is interested in doing more with technology and AI, but we don’t have a clear picture of what that will entail—where should we start?
• I know my organization needs to embrace AI, but we’re not ready yet–how can we build executive and cultural buy-in?

Modules

We think of Curiosity as encompassing the following components. Depending on where you’re organization is coming in at, you may want to start at the very beginning with AI 101.

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AI 101

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are some potential use cases for nonprofits, and what would it look like to bring AI into our organization?

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Social Responsibility

What does it mean to use AI responsibly? What does our organization need to consider to ensure we are leveraging AI in an ethical manner?

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Organizational Readiness

How can we build readiness within our organization so that our efforts to leverage AI have a place to thrive safely and responsibly?

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Get Inspired

Hear from some of PJMF’s grant partners — News Product Alliance, World Resources Institute, and Equitech Futures — to learn how other organizations have navigated the Curiosity phase.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4zOXnwRcBo

Curiosity Resources

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Other AI Journey Phases

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2. EXPLORATION

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About PJMF

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private, and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.