AI Leadership

This is a practical masterclass for nonprofit leaders who need to move forward with AI - confidently and responsibly.

In this focused 2-hour session, you'll move beyond the AI hype and get exactly what you need as a nonprofit leader: clarity on which decisions matter, confidence in making them, and practical tools to move forward. We’ll ask “What becomes possible when we get this right? What is at risk if we get this wrong or don’t act at all?". Through real examples, peer learning, and hands-on practice, you'll be introduced to the most vital leadership decisions and a clear framework on how to evaluate AI opportunities and lead your team through change.

Leadership Reality Check

1. The state of AI in 2025 and how it has changed the game
2. The biggest myths of AI Leadership and what really sets great leaders apart
3. The most uncomfortable truths about AI in our sector
4. Your most pressing AI decisions for 2025

Strategic Choices and Critical Decisions:

1. Leadership decisions and responses to AI, what they tell you and why they are mission critical
2. Understanding your leadership response to AI
3. Traffic Light System
4. Where to begin and what to focus on
5. How to prioritise opportunities and allocate resources
6. When to move fast / wait / remain on course / pivot, and what drives decisions
7. Who needs to be involved and who/what might derail everything

The Value-First Framework

1. How we get AI right, how we got it wrong and the difference even small changes can make to value and impact
2. What is actually possible with AI and what is just hype?
3. How do you evaluate AI opportunities against mission?

Building an AI-Ready Organisation

1. Leadership mindsets for AI adoption.
2. An introduction to AI Maturity and why it matters
3. Case studies: Strategic use of AI in nonprofits.
4. Identifying AI opportunities in your work.

Ethics, Risks & Long-Term Implications

1. Addressing ethical dilemmas
2. Navigating policy, governance and guidelines
3. Balancing innovation with accountability.

Your Leadership Roadmap
Building momentum with 90-day action planning and understanding your next 3 decisions.

Learning outcomes

• Cut through the noise to understand AI developments that really matter
• Have a clear framework for evaluating AI opportunities
• Know how to allocate resources effectively for AI initiatives
• Understand how to build team confidence and capability
• Be able to communicate AI decisions effectively to stakeholders
• Understand how to build a 90-day roadmap for moving forward
• Be connected to a community of peer leaders

About the speaker

The masterclass will be delivered & facilitated by Kaz McGrath, CEO and Founder at PLAI (Purpose Led AI) and a leading expert on AI for nonprofits & fundraisers. Kaz uses her knowledge of AI, strategy, leadership, and change management to ignite deep cultural change in organisations, and inspire personal growth in individuals, to drive impact at every level of an organisation.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this masterclass, send an email to james@resource-alliance.org.