Ethical AI in the Social Sector
A Practical Call to Lead with Values
A position paper by Kenzie Strong (VP of Product & Innovation at ResultsLab), in collaboration with THRiVE Coaching and Personos.
Published: December 2025
ARISE framework
A values-first approach grounded in Responsible Impact, Safety, and Equity, designed for the realities of nonprofit work.
Six practical criteria
Concrete behaviors and routines teams can adopt (including human review, data integrity, transparency, and equity-by-design).
The Three C’s
Clarity, Context, and Consent/Choice: simple guidance for when and how to disclose AI use in ways people can understand.
Roadmap for leaders and funders
A practical starting point for piloting AI with guardrails and learning loops, without sacrificing trust or community voice.
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