Nonprofit AI: Implementation Framework, AI Literacy

Resources shared in this episode:

Gallop Poll January 2026 on AI use: https://apnews.com/article/ai-workplace-gemini-chatgpt-poll-4934bc61d039508db32bc49f85d63d99

Build Consulting 5 Category AI Implementation Framework by Kyle Haines: https://buildconsulting.com/blog/a-strategic-framework-for-nonprofit-ai-investment/

1: Return on Investment - what are you trying to do, and is an AI tool the best way to do it?

2. Technical and Data Feasibility - are you ready? Is your data ready?

3. Mitigating AI Risks - legal, ethical, reputational...

4. Anticipating Costs - AI tools are not free

5. Change Impacts - making sure intentional change management is in place.

How AI is changing search, Yoast wrap up from 2025: https://yoast.com/seo-in-2025-wrap-up/

AI Literacy Measures and Suggestions from US Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/advisories/TEN/2025/TEN%2007-25/TEN%2007-25%20%28complete%20document%29.pdf

AI Literacy Measures:

1. Understand AI Concepts

2. Explore AI Uses

3. Direct AI Effectively

4. Evaluate AI Outputs

5. Use AI Responsibly

Delivery Principles for AI Literacy Growth

1. Enable Experiential Learning

2. Embed Learning in Context

3. Build Complementary Human Skills

4. Address Prerequisites to AI Literacy

5. Create Pathways for AI Learning

6. Prepare Enabling Roles

7. Design for Agility

Webinar: How to Use AI Tools Safely at Your Nonprofit with Matthew Eshleman. https://communityit.com/webinar-how-to-use-ai-tools-safely-at-nonprofits/

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