About the initiative
The Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact (RAISE) pilot program is a national initiative to help nonprofit organizations across Canada responsibly and effectively adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
RAISE: Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact
In collaboration with the Human Feedback Foundation, Creative Destruction Lab and the Dais at TMU, RAISE features three components:
- A responsible AI adoption framework co-developed with participating nonprofits to guide responsible AI adoption across the sector (Human Feedback Foundation)
- An organizational AI adoption accelerator program for 5 large nonprofit organizations to adopt AI in alignment with their missions (Creative Destruction Lab)
- Targeted training for 500 nonprofit professionals to build AI literacy and integrate AI into roles like fundraising, data stewardship, policy, and service delivery (The Dais)
AI Literacy Training
The RAISE pilot aims to upskill 500+ nonprofit professionals across Canada on AI literacy and adoption through two courses:
- Essentials of Responsible AI Governance
- Responsible AI Use for Nonprofit Workers
Essentials of Responsible AI Governance
This course equips nonprofit leaders with the critical understanding and practical skills needed to strategically direct and oversee AI adoption.
Through the program, you will:
- gain a deeper understanding of technology governance concepts
- develop the practical skills to design specific guidelines for your organization, department, or team
- ensure that AI responsibly and effectively serves your mission.
Cohort 3: January 14, 21 and 28, 2026
Classes take place virtually from 12–2 p.m. EST.
Responsible AI Use for Nonprofit Workers
This hands-on course is designed for anyone in the nonprofit sector looking to ethically leverage AI.
In this course, you will:
- explore key AI concepts, different AI types and their relevance in nonprofit operations
- delve into the critical dos and don’ts concerning AI privacy, laws, and ethics, learning to identify risks and practicing responsible AI use in real-world nonprofit scenarios
- gain practical insights into various AI applications, enabling you to strategically enhance efficiency, program delivery, and overall impact by selecting and applying an AI tool directly to your work.
No upcoming cohorts are currently scheduled.
To inquire about custom courses or workshops for your organization, reach out to Fahmida Kamali at fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca.
Format
3 weeks
- Live virtual sessions
- Practical training understanding AI
- Applied collaborative and inclusive learning environment
Who should apply
Non-profit sector professionals across Canada who want to:
- Get an understanding on what AI is and how to use it responsibly in their work
- Increase their social impact using AI tools
- Develop critical thinking about the ethical and responsible use of AI, and how to use it for community well-being
Cost
$150 + HST
No Prerequisites required.
If you’re experiencing financial barriers, please email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca to discuss your enrollment options.
Meet the instructors
Rahel Appiagyei-David
Leadership Development Facilitator
The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University
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