Discover why there's no such thing as "not using AI" in 2025 and learn how nonprofits can adopt artificial intelligence ethically and responsibly. Cheryl Contee, co-author of "AI for Nonprofits" and co-founder of Change Agent AI, shares practical strategies for mission-driven organizations navigating the AI revolution.
Why nonprofits are already using AI (classifier AI, predictive analytics, email platforms)The myth of AI avoidance in modern organizationsHow AI has been integrated into everyday tools for 10-15 years🌍 Environmental Considerations
Addressing environmental concerns about AI energy consumptionClean energy adoption trends globally (California: 2/3 clean energy, Netherlands: 50%, Saudi Arabia: 100% by 2030)Sustainable AI alternatives for environmentally conscious organizations📚 AI for Nonprofits Book Insights
600-page comprehensive field guide with 57 contributorsPractical how-to approach vs. theoretical frameworksTable of contents strategy for targeted learning🛠️ Types of AI for Nonprofits
Classifier AI: Behind-the-scenes personalization and routingPredictive Analytics: Campaign optimization and audience targetingContent Development: Draft generation, video editing, presentation creationHuman-in-the-Loop: Maintaining quality and organizational voice⚡ Practical AI Tools Mentioned
Change Agent AI: Values-aligned alternative to ChatGPT/ClaudeOpus AI: Video snippet creation for social mediaPop AI: Automated slide deck generationGrammarly: Predictive text assistance💡 Best Practices for Ethical AI Adoption
Maintaining human oversight and quality controlUsing AI for augmentation, not replacementFocusing on tedious, repetitive tasks to free up human creativityKeeping organizational values and context centralCheryl Contee is a technology leader and social impact advocate with a unique background combining ethics, politics, economics (Yale University) and hands-on tech experience. As co-author of "AI for Nonprofits" and co-founder of Change Agent AI, she helps mission-driven organizations adopt AI responsibly while maintaining their values and environmental consciousness.
Book: "AI for Nonprofits" by Cheryl Contee and Darien Rodriguez HamanWebsite: ai4np.orgPlatform: Change Agent AI (change.ai)Tools: Opus AI, Pop AI, Action NetworkContributors: Beth Cantor, Brian Young (Action Network founder)"AI's not gonna take your job, but someone who knows how to use AI well is gonna take your job."
"There's no not using AI. AI's using you, so why not get into the driver's seat?"
"AI is like a really smart intern—it can do a lot of things, but it doesn't have the experience, sophistication, context, meaning, and passion that you have."
[00:00] Introduction and background[01:00] Cheryl's leadership journey: ethics meets technology[03:00] The "not using AI" myth debunked[06:00] Environmental concerns and clean energy solutions[12:00] Types of AI: classifier, predictive, generative[16:00] Practical content development tools[19:00] Human-in-the-loop best practices[20:00] Book availability and resourcesConnect with Cheryl Contee:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylconteeWebsite: ai4np.orgCompany: Change AgentConnect with Jennifer Sconyers and Abundance Leadership Consulting, LLC:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundance-leadership-consulting-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersconyers5709 Website: https://www.jennifersconyers.com/ #AIForNonprofits #EthicalAI #NonprofitTechnology #DigitalTransformation #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalAI #ResponsibleTech #MissionDriven #ChangeAgent #TechForGood