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Course Summary
As AI tools become increasingly common in the nonprofit sector, so do the ethical and policy-related questions that come with them. How can nonprofits effectively leverage AI while upholding their mission, maintaining community trust, and safeguarding their data? What policies should be in place to guide ethical use?
This beginner-friendly webinar explores the emerging landscape of AI ethics and policy, specifically tailored for nonprofit leaders, staff, and stakeholders looking to adopt AI in mission-aligned and values-driven ways.
This session is designed for nonprofit professionals who are exploring AI tools and seeking to build internal capacity in ethical decision-making, governance, and compliance. No tech expertise required.
This past webinar is also part of our 2025 WWU Live Webinars course, which includes access to all past 2023 Webinars for $25.
Key Learnings
- What ethical AI means in the context of nonprofits
- Real-world risks: bias, misinformation, privacy, and surveillance
- Principles and frameworks for responsible AI adoption
- What internal policies nonprofits should consider (e.g. data governance, consent, transparency)
- Case studies: how nonprofits are navigating the balance between innovation and responsibility
- A look ahead: how future AI regulations may impact nonprofit organizations
This past webinar is also part of our 2025 WWU Live Webinars course, which includes access to all past 2023 Webinars for $25.
Instructor
Nick Azulay
Senior Digital Strategy Manager
Nick enthusiastically supports the Whole Whale team as a Senior Digital Strategy Manager with a focus on web analytics, content marketing, digital advocacy, and campaign strategy. In this role, Nick provides analytical and multi-disciplinary expertise to project strategies as a full-stack marketer.
In addition to managing client relationships, he contributes in-depth expertise in web analytics, data visualization, content marketing and campaign strategy via tools like GA4, Looker Studio, WordPress, and others. Nick has helped nonprofit and NGO clients build and monitor omni-channel marketing campaigns marketed to both national and international audiences. Nick stays up to date on trends in the nonprofit and NGO sector as co-host of Whole Whale’s podcast and author of its nonprofit newsletter.
Nick loves working with outstanding Whole Whale clients that have included Swing Left, PRX, Donate Life America, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and many more incredible organizations. In high demand as a conference speaker, Nick has spoken on topics such as Digital Organizing at Netroots, Realtime Campaign Monitoring at NTC, and the Ethical Use of AI for Nonprofits for the Office of Congressman Andy Kim, the NJ Center for Nonprofits, and Gathering Ground.
Nick is concurrently pursuing a graduate degree in Human Rights Studies at Columbia University where he studies and researches the intersection of technology and human rights. In particular, Nick has earned academic expertise on topics such as social media and human rights, human rights and digital governance, OSINT in conflict settings, and broad expertise in International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
Additionally, Nick is also an adjunct lecturer at the CUNY Baruch College Austin W. Marxe School Of Public And International Affairs where he teaches PAF9201 “Mobilizing Digital Communication for the Public Good.” The class explores the practical application of how digital media shapes people, organizations, movements, and democracies (or autocracies), especially in an increasingly complex and disaggregated global media landscape.
Outside the office, Nick enjoys playing the drums, listening to podcasts on global affairs, and is constantly searching for the best mocha latte in NYC. Want to connect and talk about nonprofits, tech and/or international human rights? Find me on LinkedIn!