This month, PJMF Strategy and Innovation Associate Elena Brennan met with three philanthropic networks to share how Grant Guardian brings clarity and confidence to financial due diligence. Learn more about Grant Guardian on our YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jvspc

Independent journalists are vital to an informed society. That's the vision behind our partner International Press Institute’s AI Media Accelerator, which empowers newsrooms to deliver stories with greater confidence and trust. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yark3wk2

At Philanthropy Southwest, PJMF's Nick Cain flipped the narrative on philanthropic planning, encouraging funders to embrace vulnerability and curiosity. Find funder resources at the PJMF Learning Hub: funder-resources.mcgovern.org

Can #AI help get food to families in need? Kasumi Quinlan, co-founder of Lemontree, believes it can. Her team uses AI to automate time-intensive tasks, so that staff can focus on what matters: human connection. Read more from our partners at @ffwdorg.bsky.social#AI https://tinyurl.com/yvbw4az8

We’ve just released a new How-To Guide on the Learning Hub. Written by PJMF Software Engineer Nicholas Trimmer, this guide offers practical tips to reduce the environmental impact of your AI-enabled solutions. Explore it today: https://tinyurl.com/34z8vpbe

Tomorrow at 1 PM EST, PJMF VP of Strategy and Innovation Nick Cain will join Cascade Climate Chief Operating Officer Vilas Rao and Carbon Plan Program Lead Freya Chay for a conversation on the next era of climate solutions, diving into carbon removal for climate action. RSVP here:

Hurricane Melissa made a devastating sweep in the Caribbean, leaving neighborhoods flooded and communities displaced. @hotosm.org coordinated with local organizations and government partners to provide aid within hours of landfall. Learn more: https://www.hotosm.org/

Behind every product we buy are real people working in factories, farms, and warehouses around the world. In Open Supply Hub’s recent report, they map the ways our supply chain systems can serve the people working within them. Read it here: https://tr.ee/Q2l4N5

How can AI help communities act faster on clean energy? Our new report, "Prototyping for Impact: How AI Can Connect Renewable Energy Data to Local Action," explores how artificial intelligence can bridge that gap. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4949e5te

Open data and technology are unlocking the next era of climate solutions. Join us on Friday, November 21 at 1:00 PM EST for a conversation with leaders driving this transformation:

"Fear is a rational reaction." On Morning Joe, Miriam Vogel explained how fear can be a teacher in shaping safe, ethical AI. Governance, she said, transforms anxiety into foresight and public trust. Watch the full segment for more: https://tinyurl.com/wzb2dbcv

Tomorrow at 12 PM EST, Episode 2 of our "From Curiosity to Impact" webinar series continues with “The Exploration Phase”. Hear from @nexleafanalytics.bsky.social, Upsolve, and myAgro on how they brought impactful AI solutions to life:

Carbon removal is the next frontier of climate action. But success depends on visionary leadership, open data and science, and collaboration. Join us on November 21st at 1pm EST for a discussion with Cascade Climate & @carbonplan.org to learn more! RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/yy9knvp7

We're building a team that demonstrates how technology can serve humanity’s highest ideals. PJMF is hiring a Strategy Analyst and a Full Stack Developer, two roles essential to our mission of creating an equitable, AI-enabled future. Apply here: https://www.mcgovern.org/about/careers/

Join us on Nov. 13 at 12:00 PM EST for Episode 2 of "From Curiosity to Impact". "The Exploration Phase" features @nexleafanalytics.bsky.social, Upsolve, and myAgro, sharing how they built AI solutions that drive their missions forward: https://streamyard.com/watch/xR5jzNJB3nuF

AI’s future depends on shared governance. The Data Empowerment Clinic at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, led by Suha Maqsood Mohamed, is equipping communities to manage their data and shape how technology serves them. Learn more about the launch: tinyurl.com/y3vczj63 @vilasdhar.bsky.social

When AI leads to wrongful arrests or unfair sentencing, the harm is real. In her new piece, Yolanda Botti-Lodovico explores how philanthropy can help civil society reshape criminal justice systems to defend human rights. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/43kb5k97

"We continue to treat emerging technology as a marginal issue when it sits at the heart of every economic, political, and social system." In his profile with @alltechishuman.bsky.social, @vilasdhar.bsky.social shares how evolving our institutions is key. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/ycymtzns

Haven’t visited PJMF’s Learning Hub in a while? Now is a great time to revisit and take advantage of a number of new AI resources for both nonprofits and philanthropic organizations. Check out the October Learning Hub Update for a full recap of what’s new: https://tr.ee/BMsrLw

Join our livestream on Nov 20! Feat. Vilas Dhar, President of @pjmfdn.bsky.social. We'll highlight PJMF's extensive efforts supporting Responsible AI literacy: with Vilas' courses, PJMF's resources, and discuss the importance of increasing our AI literacy as leaders. events.zoom.us/ev/AjUToKNSC...

The #climate crisis is a #health crisis. Kaushik Sarkar and his team at @malarianomore.org are using #AI to help public health systems predict and prepare for the challenges ahead. Read his story in our Humans of AI for Humanity series: https://tinyurl.com/2jcjppwk

At the @parispeaceforum.bsky.social, @vilasdhar.bsky.social advocated for global collaboration in AI security, calling governments, civil society, and the private sector to create protections that empower organizations to innovate confidently. Watch the session: https://tr.ee/ZztifU

"To create systemic change we need alignment at the macro level." In his @contextnewsroom.bsky.social  interview, @vilasdhar.bsky.social calls for moral courage to reimagine how global institutions govern AI and anchor progress in rights, values, and shared purpose. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/z5mwp46m

⏰ New from the Learning Hub! Join us on Nov. 13 at 12PM EST for From Curiosity to Impact: A Webinar Series for AI Builders! Our second episode, “The Exploration Phase,” will feature expert voices from @nexleafanalytics.bsky.social, Upsolve, and myAgro. https://streamyard.com/watch/xR5jzNJB3nuF

In @indianexpress.com, @vilasdhar.bsky.social shares how India can lead the way for AI in civic infrastructure. With open data, interoperable standards, & rights-based guardrails, it can demonstrate for other nations what responsible AI systems can look like: indianexpress.com/article/tech...

PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social will join leaders from across sectors at @parispeaceforum.bsky.social to explore how we can close digital divides and ensure AI serves the interests of communities everywhere. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/dnjryqzbhb

In healthcare systems stretched thin, family members provide most of the care, often without preparation or support. See how Noora Health is changing this narrative in @apnews.com: https://f.mtr.cool/zhoacelwmv

At Fund.AI, funders shared how philanthropy can guide AI’s future, from new grantmaking strategies to organizational readiness. Thank you @ffwdorg.bsky.social, participants, our partners, and staff for bringing this event to life. Explore our funder resources for more: https://f.mtr.cool/oncxplzcta

Building AI literacy is a defining challenge in the future of education and work. That's why our partners aiEDU have launched AI Readiness Framework 2.0, a free guide to help educators prepare students for success in an AI-powered world. Explore it today: https://tinyurl.com/yh9kjd7f

Public interest AI means accountability & policy that works for the communities it's intended to serve. At #TC2025, @vilasdhar.bsky.social will join Antonio Zappulla to discuss AI governance & frameworks with societal needs at their core. See more: event.trustconference.com/event/0133f6...

Every news story that reaches you will soon have likely been touched by AI; from deciding which stories matter to how they find you. Hear @vilasdhar.bsky.social’s take on ethical AI in newsrooms on the Newsroom Robots podcast: https://www.newsroomrobots.com/p/why-the-future-of-journalism-is-still

Public interest tech should be built to last. Our partners at @okfn.bsky.social created The Tech We Want, a field guide that shows how simplicity, openness, and community-driven design lead to digital systems that can endure the test of time. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4rvjuvuf

Our shared digital world calls for shared cybersecurity practices that honor the realities of those on factory floors to CEOs. With @weforum.org, @vilasdhar.bsky.social  shares that investment in people builds the resilience needed to withstand cyber threats: https://lnkd.in/d37sedR5

Across the country, we feel a lack of control over tech development. We can take this control back - moving it out of a few small tech companies into the hands of communities. Hear @vilasdhar.bsky.social’s take on WNYC: https://www.wnyc.org/story/the-un-talks-artificial-intelligence/

How should schools prepare students for a world where nearly 1 in 4 jobs require data skills? The new K-12 Data Literacy and Data Science Learning Progressions from our partner, Data Science 4 Everyone, offer a roadmap. Explore today at datasciencelearning.org

Day 1 of Fund.AI brought together changemakers from across the country. From strategy sessions to real-world case studies, one takeaway was clear: philanthropy's capital is indispensable in unlocking AI’s full potential in social impact. Stay tuned for Day 2. @ffwdorg.bsky.social

31% of U.S. food goes uneaten, wasting land, water, and energy. The U.S. Food Waste Pact, co-led by our partner @refed.bsky.social, is uniting supply chains nationwide to cut waste, reduce emissions, and build a more sustainable food system. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yzzmcxmy

AI will define this era, but philanthropy may be its most powerful player. Fund AI, hosted by PJMF in partnership with @ffwdorg.bsky.social , returns this week to connect grantmakers shaping AI for social impact. Stay tuned @pjmfdn.bsky.social  for event content and insights.

@vilasdhar.bsky.social  joined Javad Mushtaq for Doconomy’s AI for Impact: From Hype to Real Systems Change to discuss a new approach to systemic change in a digital world - one that is grounded in intentional choices about power, participation, and purpose.

Take a look at the new AI Builders FAQ section on the Learning Hub, where we provide short recaps of commonly asked questions relating to AI product development, deployment, and scaling: https://learn.mcgovern.org/AI-Journey-in-Practice-19770021ed8c8046b271e971e89abd0b?pvs=25

We cannot repeat the mistake of social media with AI, when governance came too late. In TIME, PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social explains how the UN resolution can ground AI in science and global cooperation to create a better future for us all. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2shh8t5c

The judicial systems we've inherited don't have to define our future. With Thomson Reuters Foundation, @vilasdhar.bsky.social illuminated how past decisions shape our present structure of justice - and human-made obstacles to justice are ones we have the power to dismantle. Learn more: mcgovern.org

The choices we make with philanthropic capital will influence the future of AI. PJMF’s new AI and Philanthropy Resources Hub provides funders with tools for strategy, organizational use, and grantee readiness. Explore today: https://tinyurl.com/55zaetn6

Everyone deserves fair compensation for their work. But immigrant and low-wage workers too often suffer from wage theft. Enter Reclamo AI, a partner of @ffwdorg.bsky.social. The multilingual, mobile-first digital assistant helps them access justice fast. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4fxy9z6k

Once a year, global leaders & changemakers come together at #UNGA to define a new blueprint to take on the challenges our world faces. PJMF came as advocates for our mission: the future of AI can't be left to a privileged few. Our shared future calls all of us to participate.

At the UN's launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social brought community voices into the dialogue. This conversation gave us the shared commitment to grounding international cooperation in community impact.

Kids deserve an AI future built on safety and trust. On Monday at 1 PM ET, Dr. Rebecca Portnoff of Thorn, David Ryan Polgar of @alltechishuman.bsky.social, and Yolanda Botti-Lodovico of PJMF will share insights on how to protect children in the digital age. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/3c7mz37k

History was made at #UNGA80. 193 nations agreed that AI is too consequential to remain without governance. In TIME, @VilasDhar reflects on the significance of this resolution and the urgent need to harness technology for the benefit of humanity. Read in TIME: https://tinyurl.com/2shh8t5c

At "The Future Is Ours to Build – a UN 2.0 Conversation," PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social engaged the UN's most forward-thinking leaders around a simple but game-changing premise: we must innovate our systems as fast as we innovate our technology.

At the AI & Access to Justice event with Thomson Reuters, our team engaged with a fundamental question: Who gets to decide how AI transforms our legal systems? The answer lies in community leadership, cultural understanding, and intentional collaboration across sectors. #UNGA80