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Dear friends of the Dais,
Across sectors, artificial intelligence is reshaping how work gets done. For nonprofits, AI presents a valuable opportunity to drive change: increasing efficiency, unlocking new insights, and enhancing service delivery. Yet with these benefits come real challenges around privacy, ethics, and organizational trust. To navigate this evolving landscape, nonprofit professionals need the right knowledge and skills to adopt AI responsibly and with purpose.
That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Human Feedback Foundation and Creative Destruction Lab on Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact (RAISE) — a bold new initiative aimed at closing the AI and digital skills gap in Canada’s nonprofit sector.
As part of RAISE, the Dais is launching a program to equip nonprofit professionals with the tools to drive ethical, mission-aligned AI adoption through AI literacy and skills training. Explore our first two courses (now open for enrollment!) and help shape a future where technology serves social good.
Yours,
André Côté
Interim Executive Director
The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University |
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For Nonprofit Leaders: Essentials of Responsible AI Governance |
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This summer, join us for a three-week course, Essentials of Responsible AI Governance and gain the skills you need to govern AI use responsibly in your organization.
Through the program, learners will:
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gain an understanding of the fundamentals of AI and technology governance concepts
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develop the practical skills to design specific guidelines for organizations, departments, or teams
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develop strategies and implementation plans to ensure that AI responsibly and effectively serves their organizational mission.
📅 Dates: August 13, 20, and 27, 2025
🕓 Time: 12–2 p.m. EST
📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom
💰 Cost: $150 + HST
If you’re experiencing financial barriers, please email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca to discuss your enrollment options. |
| REGISTER BY AUGUST 5 |
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For Nonprofit Professionals: Responsible AI Use for Nonprofit Workers |
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This fall, join us for a three-week course, Responsible AI Use for Nonprofit Workers and gain the skills you need to use AI with integrity.
Through the program, learners will:
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explore key AI concepts, different AI types and their relevance in nonprofit operations
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delve into the critical do's and don’ts concerning AI privacy, laws, and ethics, learning to identify risks and practicing responsible AI use in real-world nonprofit scenarios
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gain practical insights into various AI applications, enabling workers to strategically enhance efficiency, program delivery, and overall impact by selecting and applying an AI tool directly to their work.
📅 Dates: September 17, 24, and October 1, 2025
🕓 Time: 12–2 p.m. EST
📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom
💰 Cost: $150 + HST
If you’re experiencing financial barriers, please email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca to discuss your enrollment options. |
| REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 3 |
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