The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence presents a foundational moment for philanthropy and for civil society. AI is no longer a future consideration — it is actively reshaping how nonprofits deliver services, how foundations evaluate impact, and how both make decisions about resource allocation. And yet many organizations are paralyzed by the hype surrounding AI, unsure of how to invest, implement, and govern the technology responsibly.
This roundtable (Chatham House Rule) will convene a small group of senior foundation and nonprofit leaders for a candid dialogue about what AI adoption actually looks like at the leadership level: where it's working, where the governance gaps are real, and how funders and implementers can move in closer alignment.
This gathering is being organized by All Tech Is Human and Forum One. Please let us know about your interest and ideas below. Please note: because of the highly curated nature of this gathering, we cannot accommodate everyone who expresses interest.
This gathering will take place on Thursday, June 18th from 3-7pm. The roundtable will be hosted by Idealist (located in midtown Manhattan) from 3:00 to 5:30pm, followed by a nearby reception.
In addition, this roundtable will be building off the learnings of a similar gathering we held in Washington, DC in April that has participation from the Gates Foundation, Omidyar Network, IREX, Bloomberg Philanthropies, NetHope, Project Evident, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and more.