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<p>Foundations and grantmaking organizations face unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence. Developed in partnership with the <a href="https://www.tagtech.org/">Technology Association of Grantmakers</a>, the AI for Foundations Certificate addresses the critical questions grantmakers must ask as they explore AI tools.</p>



<p>Courses explore <strong>real-world applications of AI </strong>for operational efficiencies, data and impact analysis, bias mitigation, and strategic planning.<strong> </strong>You’ll learn how to evaluate AI through the<strong> lens of equity and transparency,</strong> and how to design practices that enhance rather than complicate your philanthropic mission.</p>



<p>This newest NTEN certificate is ideal for <strong>foundation staff, program officers, and technology leads</strong> who want to bring innovative, thoughtful, and mission-aligned AI practices into their grantmaking work.</p>



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<p>To complete this certificate, you will be required to complete 12 one-hour courses, and a final assignment – all of which can be completed at your own pace. You can take up to one year to complete the certificate from your enrollment date.</p>



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<li>6 AI for Foundations courses</li>



<li>2 leadership courses</li>



<li>5 courses of any category</li>



<li>1 final assignment</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sample-certificate-paths">Sample certificate paths</h2>



<p>Earning a certificate with NTEN means you can select the courses that best match your learning goals and subject matter interests. With all that choice, each participant’s combination of courses looks different, but here are a few sample paths taken by practitioners who have completed the AI for Nonprofits certificate.</p>



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<p><strong>AI courses:</strong></p>



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<li>Intro to the AI framework for an equitable world</li>



<li>AI for nonprofit decision-makers</li>



<li>AI for nonprofit decision-makers</li>



<li>Human-centered and responsible generative AI</li>



<li>AI-powered communications</li>



<li>Introduction to responsible AI</li>
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<p><strong>Leadership courses:</strong></p>



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<li>Leading with technology roadmaps</li>



<li>Racial equity and tech planning</li>
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<p><strong>Other courses:</strong></p>



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<li>Constituent and community data privacy</li>



<li>Basics of equitable program design</li>



<li>Inclusive data literacy in a diverse organization</li>



<li>Select and implement a digital skills curriculum</li>



<li>Communications fundamentals</li>
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<p><strong>AI courses:</strong></p>



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<li>Human-centered and responsible generative AI</li>



<li>AI for nonprofit decision-makers</li>



<li>Grant writing in the age of AI</li>



<li>AI for fundraising and grant writing</li>



<li>AI pilot programs</li>



<li>Mitigate bias in AI</li>
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<p><strong>Leadership courses:</strong></p>



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<li>Racial equity in tech planning</li>



<li>Navigating a successful digital transformation</li>
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<p><strong>Other courses:</strong></p>



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<li>Nonprofit product management strategies</li>



<li>Lead with technology roadmaps</li>



<li>Develop and implement effective cybersecurity policies</li>



<li>Inclusive data literacy in a diverse organization</li>



<li>Communications fundamentals</li>
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<p>These fully funded six-month cohorts give you an opportunity to ramp up your technology leadership and planning skills.</p>



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<p>Don&#8217;t know where to begin? Take a free technology assessment for your organization to identify gaps in its tech preparedness to help chart your learning plan.</p>



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<p>Prefer dipping your toes in rather than embarking on a full certificate? Start by taking a single course – you can add it to your certificate progress later!</p>



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