[VIRTUAL] Responsible AI Use: Foundations and Forward Movement


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join us Virtually over Zoom
Category: Professional Development

Artificial intelligence is transforming how nonprofits work, but with great power comes great responsibility. As AI tools become more accessible, questions arise: How do we use these technologies ethically? What risks should we consider? How do we protect the communities we serve while embracing innovation? This foundational course provides nonprofit leaders with the knowledge and frameworks needed to adopt AI responsibly. You'll explore real-world applications, examine ethical considerations, and develop practical guidelines for integrating AI into your work in ways that honor your values, protect stakeholder privacy, and advance your mission with integrity.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define key concepts and structural components associated with responsible AI use in nonprofit settings
  • Analyze current organizational practices to identify strengths, gaps, and potential risks related to responsible AI use.
  •  Apply a structured framework to improve decision-making and accountability within responsible AI use.
  • Evaluate real-world scenarios to determine practical adjustments that strengthen outcomes.
  • Develop an actionable next-step plan tailored to organizational capacity and strategic priorities.

Registration Options

Credits Price
Member Ticket
Registration Ends 4/14/26 at 8:00 AM CDT
$20.00
Non-Member Ticket
Registration Ends 4/14/26 at 8:00 AM CDT
$40.00
Julie Ann Ward, Ph.D.

Julie Ann Ward, PhD, is a grant writing consultant who transforms nonprofit missions into funded realities. With over $1.34M secured in 2024 alone for workforce development, reentry programs, and education initiatives, she specializes in helping organizations navigate funding uncertainty through strategic, data-driven proposals. Her unique expertise stems from a blend of academic rigor and creative storytelling. A PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UC Berkeley honed her ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives—a skill she now applies to grant writing. As Norman, Oklahoma’s inaugural Poet Laureate and a published literary translator, she crafts proposals that resonate emotionally with funders while grounding them in logic and evidence. Whether you’re pivoting from unstable government funding or scaling proven programs, Julie Ann offers the expertise to secure sustainable support. 

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Adam Soltani

Adam Soltani

Chief Programs Officer