Gen AI Starter Template | The Collaborative Co

Policy Starter Template: GEN AI for Nonprofits

Set your organization up with clear, values-aligned guardrails for responsible AI use.

As generative AI becomes more common, teams either avoid it out of fear or use it quietly without shared clarity. This starter template helps you move from vague intention to practical guardrails, using language that centers people, equity, and alignment with mission and values.

What’s Included?

A nonprofit-native starter policy outline with values-centered language
Clear prompts to help you define allowed uses and human accountability
Guidance to support a co-learning culture rather than “ghost mode”
A simple starting point to bring staff and board into shared clarity

Why Download?

Reduce uncertainty and stress by naming guardrails early
Protect confidentiality and public trust as AI use increases
Create healthier, more sustainable workflows (efficiency as care, not pressure)
Start the conversation with staff and board from a shared baseline

Need Help with Adoption?

Downloading the template is a great first step. Most organizations still need to tailor key decisions to their context and build a thoughtful rollout so the policy is actually understood and used.

If you want a partner, start with Let’s Chat. In one short conversation, we’ll identify the 2–3 decisions that carry the most risk for your organization and recommend the right path: AI Policy Lab, Background Advising, or a Custom Build.

The Fine Print:

This starter template is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is made available only to the receiving organization and is not intended for replication or distribution to third parties without written consent from The Collaborative Collective. It intentionally omits key governance and implementation components required for safe adoption. The receiving organization may customize and use it internally, but is responsible for due diligence and compliance with applicable laws and organizational requirements, including consultation with legal, HR, or compliance advisors as appropriate. The Collaborative Collective assumes no liability for outcomes related to its use.

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