AI Literacy for Philanthropic Leaders: From Curiosity to Responsible Strategy

​AI is reshaping every sector—but how can philanthropic leaders use it responsibly to advance grantmaking, research, and strategy? This 90-minute webinar, brought to you by Complēre and i90, builds on insights from 10 “AI working sessions” held earlier this year with 150 program officers from across the country. Their questions and experiences shaped the design of this session, ensuring it reflects real concerns and opportunities in philanthropy today.

​We’ll guide you through three core areas:

​🔹 AI 101 & Mindset Shift: A plain-language introduction to AI and why moving from deterministic to probabilistic thinking matters for fairness and trust in philanthropy

​🔹 Human in the Loop & Context Engineering: How to supervise, shape, and align AI outputs with your mission

​🔹 High-Impact Use Cases: From synthesizing research to coding grant applications and drafting board memos, see where AI can accelerate your work safely and strategically

​We’ll also address critical themes raised by your peers—security, bias, and the power of tools that expand both breadth and depth of insights. No technical expertise required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. With real-world demos, myth-busting, and practical tools, you’ll leave with a clearer mental model of AI, a sense of its risks and opportunities, and next steps for building readiness in your organization.