Tips For Crafting Your Nonprofit’s AI Policy
The Main Tenets: Safety, Privacy, and Data Separation
In recent times, artificial intelligence (AI) interfaces have become central to the workplace. This technology has potential to advance non-profits’ missions by increasing efficiency and impact. However, this transformative power requires clear ethical and privacy guidelines, which can be established through an organization-wide AI policy.
When designing Asibey’s policy, we emphasized safety, privacy, and transparency as the fundamental principles. From here, we developed mechanisms to mitigate biases the AI models might have and protect sensitive information.
An effective strategy we identified was to keep public and sensitive data completely separate through a system of data classification. This sets a strict precedent for when AI is acceptable or not. Moreover, it can reassure clients that their information is confidential and secure.
Consider including tables that outline your organization’s AI tools and data classification levels. These tables offer full transparency into your AI stack, data-sharing practices, and project lifecycles, and serve as excellent visual aids.
Staying Adaptable and Mission-Driven
Lastly, be sure to stay up to date with national and international cyber policies. Many organizations commit to periodically evaluating their AI policies to reflect legal changes and internal needs assessments. Technology evolves rapidly, and adjustments for how AI best works in your organization can be made on a timely basis.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach in creating your organization’s AI policy. Keep your own ideas and organization's mission before any prompt. Engaging with peers is a great first step. It provides steady feedback on their comfort levels with AI and how they envision its role in the company. There are many resources available for implementing a values-driven framework or for realizing where and how AI might fit into your workplace.
Artificial Intelligence only pulls from what’s already out there– continue to think outside the box when it comes to social change!
This article was written by Angelina Rivas, a 2026 Stanford University Cardinal Fellow. For more insight on topics ranging from social media strategy to Asibey’s consulting work, follow our LinkedIn page.