Date of Award
8-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
International Family and Community Studies
Committee Chair/Advisor
Dr. Mark Small
Committee Member
Dr. Susan Limber
Committee Member
Dr. Natallia Sianko
Committee Member
Dr. Bonnie Holaday
Abstract
This study describes the nature and extent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in philanthropic organizations and assesses the capacity and readiness of nonprofits in adopting AI for philanthropic use. Additionally, the study explores the nature and extent of perceived concerns, risks, and benefits of AI use in philanthropy and describes the current state of and need for ethical guidance. Specifically, 31 community foundation leaders and 11 nonprofit organization leaders in the United States completed an online survey. Results indicate that organizations report low readiness for AI integration as well as concerns about confidentiality and bias in the data upon which AIs are trained. Perceived benefits include increased productivity and improved communication with external stakeholders. Organizations also reported the need for ethical guidance with no single ethical approach favored to balance risks and benefits. Thus, a multi-ethical approach is recommended where organizations use different ethical approaches to balance risks and benefits according to specific potential harms. Ethical guidance, best practices, and recommendations for policy are examined.
Recommended Citation
Balidemaj, Venera, "Artificial Intelligence Integration, Concerns, Benefits, and the Need for Ethical Policies for Community Foundations and Nonprofit Organizations" (2024). All Dissertations. 3697.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/3697