AI at Work: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In the realm of nonprofits, the integration of AI introduces a spectrum of opportunities and challenges—unveiling the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of this technological evolution. On the positive front, AI offers transformative potential for nonprofits such as:
- Efficiency and Automation: AI streamlines administrative tasks, enabling associations and nonprofits to allocate resources more efficiently, reducing operational burdens.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: The technology empowers these entities with data insights, facilitating informed decision-making for strategic planning and impact assessment.
However, challenges persist, marking the bad:
- Resource Allocation Concerns: Implementation costs and the need for skilled personnel pose challenges, making it imperative for organizations to carefully evaluate the cost-benefit equation.
- Ethical Considerations: Bias in algorithms and potential privacy infringements raise ethical concerns, necessitating robust ethical frameworks to guide AI applications.
The ugly side emerges when ethical boundaries are crossed:
- Misuse of Data: Improper handling of sensitive data can result in reputational damage and legal ramifications, emphasizing the importance of stringent data governance.
At this session, Page Moon, Matt Reisman and Kiki L’Italien, will provide take aways for nonprofit professionals that include insights about:
- Strategic Implementation: Integrate AI strategically, aligning it with organizational goals and ensuring that it enhances, rather than disrupts, existing workflows.
- Invest in Skill Development: Invest in staff training to cultivate the skills necessary for effective AI utilization, fostering a workforce equipped to navigate the evolving landscape.
- Ethical Oversight: Establish clear ethical guidelines and governance structures to mitigate the risks associated with bias, privacy concerns, and potential misuse of AI in the nonprofit sector.
Navigating the AI landscape demands a balanced perspective, where the benefits are harnessed, challenges are addressed, and ethical considerations guide implementation in the unique context of nonprofits.
Learning Objectives – attendees will gain:
- Understanding what is AI.
- Applications of AI in nonprofit organizations.
- Framework for consideration of integrating AI into your organization.
Page W. Moon, Co-Founder and CIO, Focus Data Solutions
Page W. Moon is the Co-Founder and CIO of Focus Data Solutions, a boutique managed services company that assists professional service firms, associations and non-profits in Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland.
Page’s 30+ year career focuses upon IT strategy, security, network engineering and software design. He has assisted private companies, educational organizations, and government entities with network design, cybersecurity strategy, IT product rollouts, internet applications and leadership selection.
Page has developed call center solutions and high availability internet applications for the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, ADP and CACI.
He speaks at business events, conventions and to companies and organizations on cyber security, social engineering prevention and business system integration. For many years, Page has volunteered as a meeting facilitator and speaker for software systems used by managed services providers worldwide.
Active in his community, Page was a volunteer with the City of Alexandria Information Technology Commission, was a member of the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School Board of Governors, participated on the First Night Alexandria Board of Directors, is active in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of Leadership Alexandria. He also coached youth soccer and lacrosse with Alexandria based recreation teams.
Page served honorably in the United States Navy. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Matthew Reisman, Director of Privacy and Data Policy, Information Policy Leadership's Washington, DC office
Matthew Reisman is Director of Privacy and Data Policy in the Centre for Information Policy Leadership’s Washington, DC office, where he is working to advance responsible approaches to privacy, data protection, data governance, and artificial intelligence. Previously, Matthew was a Director of Global Privacy Policy at Microsoft, where he helped shape the company’s advocacy on privacy and data policy, including intersections with security, digital safety, trade, and cross-border data flows. Matthew previously led research on the digital economy at the United States International Trade Commission. He also serves on the Strategic Council of the Silverado Policy Accelerator.
Kiki L'Italien, CEO, Association Chat
KiKi L'Italien is CEO of Association Chat, a leading media outlet in the association industry with a reach of 72k individuals per year. The platform features an influential podcast, active online community, and an insightful blog. She is also CEO of Amplified Growth, a consultancy specializing in digital strategy to help guide association leaders in technology decision-making.
KiKi focuses on digital strategy and cultivating trusted communities.
BizTech Magazine named KiKi among the '30 Nonprofit IT Influencers to Follow in 2021.' She was also highlighted by Cvent in 2021 as a top event professional to follow and earned the title of Meetings Trendsetter for 2022 from Meetings Today Magazine.
Her leadership extends beyond business. She has served on ASAE section councils focusing on membership and component relations. In 2019, she received the Hall of Fame award for Organizational Leadership from the Association for Women in Events at the IMEX event. Additional honors include a spot in BizBash's Top 1000 People in the U.S. Event Industry in 2019 and the SURGE Innovation Pioneer award in 2018. KiKi is also a founding board member of SocialOffset.
Through her various roles, KiKi serves as a trusted voice in the association industry, continually pushing the envelope in digital strategy and community engagement.
When: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Networking 11:30 am
Lunch 12:00 pm
Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Where: SEIU | 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
SEIU Conference Center: Please note SEIU is a secured building, and you will need to present a valid photo ID upon entry. Security will direct you to the location where the session is being held.
SEIU requires that masks must be worn entering and exiting the building. You may take off your mask when you arrive to your designated conference room.
Parking: Underground paid garage parking is available, but space is limited; entry into the garage is located on 18th Street. There are also other nearby parking garages as well as limited metered street parking.
Metro: Closest stop is the Dupont Circle Station (south station exit) on the Red Line. Upon exit from the station walk towards 18th Street along Massachusetts Avenue; the SEIU Conference Center is located on the right-hand side almost immediately adjacent to Dupont Circle.
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Knowledge Level: Overview
Field of Study: Information Technology
Prerequisites: No prerequisite is required
Advanced Preparation: No
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