Data as a Two-Way Street: Equity, Trust, and AI, with Meena Das
Aug
25

Data as a Two-Way Street: Equity, Trust, and AI, with Meena Das

Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data and founder of the AI Equity Project, joins AIxImpact on Thursday, August 27 for a live conversation on data equity and AI adoption in the nonprofit sector. Das, whose research has surveyed more than 700 nonprofits on how they're actually using AI, will discuss why data collection should run on trust rather than extraction, and why nonprofits need deeper questions about AI, not just better tools.

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The One-Year Check-In: AI for Nonprofits, with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee
Jul
22

The One-Year Check-In: AI for Nonprofits, with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee

A year is a lifetime in the world of artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, July 22nd, AI for Nonprofits authors Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee are joining AIxImpact for an honest look at how the sector has shifted since their book published. Rather than a standard promotional tour, this is a practical peer conversation tackling which tools survived the hype, how conversations around equity and regulation have evolved, and what nonprofit leaders actually need to pay attention to next. Attendees will walk away knowing exactly what is worth adopting today and what can wait. Join us from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. PST (free for paid annual AIxImpact members, $35 via Eventbrite).

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When the Firewall Isn't Enough: Julie Tsai on AI Security and the Nonprofits Left Exposed
Apr
28

When the Firewall Isn't Enough: Julie Tsai on AI Security and the Nonprofits Left Exposed

What happens when a six-person nonprofit gets hit with a data breach because a staff member used an AI tool no one approved? It's not hypothetical. It's already happening, and the costs are real. On April 28, AIxImpact co-founder Gayle Roberts sits down with Julie Tsai, a six-time CISO and cybersecurity leader who has built security programs at Roblox, Box, and Walmart, for a candid conversation about AI security, shadow AI, and what nonprofits actually need to do right now. Free for members. $35 for non-members. Registration details coming soon.

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Human-Centered AI for Social Impact Consultants
Feb
12

Human-Centered AI for Social Impact Consultants

Human-centered AI is no longer optional in the social sector. This live, 60-minute virtual conversation with Beth Kanter and Cassie Gruenstein invites social impact consultants to move beyond tool talk and explore how to think, decide, and advise responsibly in an AI-enabled environment. Participants will examine where human judgment matters most, how to design effective human–AI partnerships, and what ethical, sustainable AI adoption looks like for consultants and their clients.

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AI, Employment Law, and the Changing Workplace
Nov
24

AI, Employment Law, and the Changing Workplace

With AI reshaping how we hire and manage people, California’s new algorithmic discrimination rules are redefining compliance and setting the tone for the rest of the country. Join Angeli Raven Fitch, a leading AI ethics and employment attorney, for a clear, practical conversation on how nonprofits and HR leaders can navigate this new era with confidence and integrity.

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Justin Steele: From $700M at Google.org to Building AI Tools Nonprofits Can Actually Afford
Oct
29

Justin Steele: From $700M at Google.org to Building AI Tools Nonprofits Can Actually Afford

Join us for a conversation with Justin Steele, who spent 10 years directing Google.org's Americas philanthropy before leaving to build Kindora, an AI platform helping nonprofits find real funding opportunities instead of drowning in false positives. He'll share lessons from deploying $700M at scale and his framework for building responsibly with AI.

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Change Agent: A New AI for Social Good
Aug
28

Change Agent: A New AI for Social Good

Join us to hear from Aram Fischer, Founder of Change Agent AI, about AI technology designed specifically for the social sector. This justice-minded platform offers an alternative to Big Tech, ensuring AI serves social good over shareholder profits. AIxImpact members only.

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Meet Wize!
Jul
24

Meet Wize!

Curious how AI can power up nonprofit fundraising? Join us July 24, Noon PT, for a free, members-only demo of Wize, an integrated AI solution designed specifically for fundraising teams who want smart, ethical tech on their side.

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