Build a Living AI Policy that Aligns with Your Mission

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Learn an 8-step framework for creating an AI policy that aligns with your mission, values, and leadership goals.

Join Sarah Downey for a practical and empowering session that will guide participants through a simple, adaptable 8-step framework for developing an organizational AI policy. Together, we’ll explore the key questions teams should be asking, how to ensure AI use reflects your mission and values, and how to identify and navigate common risks and benefits.

This session is designed for those in the nonprofit sector who want to feel more confident, equipped, and aligned in their approach to AI. If you’ve been curious about AI tools, this workshop will help you use them wisely and purposefully—keeping your mission at the center. This approach to policy-building offers the guardrails to keep innovating safely while protecting what matters most.

About the Faciliator:

Sarah Downey helps nonprofits reimagine what’s possible in an AI-driven world without losing sight of what makes them human. With 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, including serving as Executive Director at three organizations, she now guides mission-driven teams in adopting AI ethically and strategically. Holding an MBA in Strategic Leadership, she equips leaders through workshops, consulting, hands-on tool training, and policy development to make values-aligned decisions that protect integrity, amplify impact, and move their missions forward.