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August 28, 2025

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Legal and Ethical Risks of Using Al in Nonprofit Grant Reporting

By Victoria M. Gómez Philips and Casey Williams

Artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly entered our personal and professional lives, reshaping how we live and work. As with any new technology, this means new opportunities, but also new risks. The nonprofit sector’s use of AI in grant reporting and program analysis is no exception.

For many nonprofits stretched thin on staff and resources, AI’s ability to make grant reporting more efficient and effective is extremely appealing. As nonprofits consider integrating AI into operations, it is critical to understand the benefits, as well as the legal, ethical and operational risks. 

3 Risks of Using AI for Grant Reporting

Here are key areas of risk for nonprofits to consider when using AI for grant reporting and program analysis.

1. Mishandling Sensitive Internal, Donor and Client Data

AI tools rely not only on publicly available data but also on user-provided inputs to generate content and insights. If a nonprofit enters sensitive information, such as personally identifiable health, personnel or financial information into an AI platform, without proper safeguards, it may inadvertently violate confidentiality agreements, privacy obligations or applicable federal and state laws. 

Compounding problems, this sensitive internal information about donors, clients or employees could become part of the AI tool’s future responses to other users and accessible to others in unpredictable ways, creating more risks and problems. The nonprofit may have little to no ability to address these problems, particularly if its staff entered the information into an AI tool that does not provide the user with the ability to control the use of the inputted information. 

2. Bias Amplification in Outcome Analysis

When your team is considering the use of AI for program evaluation purposes, it is important to understand that AI tools generally reflect and reinforce existing biases in datasets, particularly when analyzing program outcomes across demographics. Accordingly, if the historical datasets used underrepresent certain groups or reflect structural inequities, this could lead to AI-generated reports that appear data-driven but actually misrepresent the experiences and outcomes for the marginalized populations that the nonprofits are intending to help.

These biases are especially problematic in areas like education, health services or criminal justice-related programming, where systemic inequities are often embedded in the very data being analyzed. If these flawed patterns are treated as objective benchmarks, they can distort outcome comparisons, perpetuate inequitable funding decisions or obscure real disparities in program reach and effectiveness.

3. AI Does Not Eliminate Accountability or Human Touch

AI can help synthesize data and even draft narrative sections, providing the opportunity to work more efficiently, but it is no substitute for thoughtful program analysis or sound judgment, which requires a human element.

For example, AI technology may also prioritize efficiency or easy-to-measure metrics over what truly matters to the communities served. AI-generated reports may emphasize favorable data points while downplaying complex or long-term impacts that better reflect the nonprofit’s mission. Strategic decisions or reporting shaped primarily by algorithmic output can misalign with a nonprofit’s core values and goals, which is often a key element to donor and funder engagement. Reports that lack the nonprofit’s unique voice, specificity, or a clear narrative connection to the community served may read as impersonal or generic. 

Failure to review the AI tool’s output to ensure it aligns with the actual programming, operations, use of the funds or the nonprofit’s voice could jeopardize the nonprofit’s reputation and future eligibility for grant funds. 

Best Practices to Overcome Risks Associated With AI Grant Reporting

To guard against these issues, nonprofits should... Read more...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Houk to its Board of Directors.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency gives a huge thank you to the PNC Foundation for their incredible support of CAA’s Head Start Centers. Through the PNC Grow Up Great "Grants for Great Hours" Program, volunteers have dedicated over 300 hours of service and contributed $18,000 in grants—making a lasting impact on the education and growth of our Head Start students.

Visionaries and Voices is grateful for a $10,000 grant to support organizational sustainability, strategic planning, or staff training and development from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation.

This year OneSource is proud to launch the Community Excellence Awards, recognizing visionary nonprofit leaders, corporate champions, and philanthropic donors making an incredible impact. Nominations are open through September 15. Find the details here.

Santa Maria Community Services is honored to announce the receipt of a generous $100,000 Rapid Response Fund grant from the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee. The funding arrives at a pivotal moment, helping Santa Maria address a significant and unexpected loss of funding that has threatened the continuity of two essential programs: Stable Families and Workforce Development.

Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT) invites the community to The Art of Recovery event Thursday, September 25, 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. This inspiring evening celebrates the recovery journey while actively dismantling the stigma surrounding addiction through the transformative power of art. More than just an art show, The Art of Recovery embodies CAT’s powerful commitment to breaking stigma and amplifying the voices of those in recovery.

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) is humbled and honored to receive a 2025 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal grant from the Diocese of Covington. The grant, generously donated by parishioners, will fund SVdP NKY's Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program to help keep local families safely housed.



Green Umbrella is accepting applications for its second annual Climate Research Incubator (CRI). The cohort links scholars and researchers with community members and government representatives across Greater Cincinnati, bridging the gap between research and practical steps that positively impact communities. Participants receive training in community engagement, collaborative research design, and climate justice. Following the training, the program hosts workshops and an annual symposium. Thanks to the program sponsor, CRI project seed funding will be available to apply for at the end of the program.

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Grant Process. Grants are awarded in the amounts from $500 to $2,000 per grant cycle. Applications are due on or before October 1, 2025. Find more information and the application here. 

Looking to expand your team’s capacity without expanding your budget? Public Allies Cincinnati is now recruiting nonprofit organizations to host a full-time AmeriCorps Ally for the 2025–2026 service year. Hosting an Ally is a powerful way to build your organization’s capacity while mentoring an emerging leader in the sector. Allies serve 10 months, full-time, in areas like community outreach, volunteer coordination, program development, and more. Apply here. Contact cincinnatioffice@publicallied.org with questions.

The City of Cincinnati and Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati are accepting proposals over the next 30 days for $500,000 in available funding to support the mental health and safety needs of trans and gender nonbinary youth in the city. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Details are available at cintishares.org/transgrants, and the full Request for Proposals is posted at cintishares.org/s/final-rfp.pdf.

Hamilton County homeowners can now apply for low-interest (2%) loans of up to $25,000 for essential home repairs. This program is funded by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and powered by LISC Greater Cincinnati. It’s designed to ease the financial burden of major repairs while helping families stay in their homes—safely and affordably. Call 211 to get started. Find more information here.

Motivational Interviewing: Overview and Application, September 19, 9:00am - 12:30pm (FREE) | 3 CEU. Understanding a client’s rationale for changing or not changing is an imperative part of the treatment process. Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach to engaging clients in all stages of clinical work. Behavioral health providers who utilize this approach have better client outcomes in regard to development of rapport, client goal attainment and report reduced experience of burnout. This program provides education on the foundational components of MI to allow for immediate practice and encourage further education and skill development. Learn More/Register

Volunteer with Urban Farming Initiative and help keep the gardens thriving. Summer growth means garden beds need lots of love. Whether it’s watering, weeding, or harvesting, your time in the garden makes a difference. No experience needed—just a willingness to get your hands dirty and grow with us. Find out more about this opportunity here.

Private Foundations: Place-based philanthropy creates sustainable, visible results Interested in building your philanthropic efforts through face-to-face conversations, long-term relationships and a localized mission? Place-based philanthropy just might be the answer. 

Can nonprofit boards vote by email? Exploring the risks, benefits, and legality of voting by mail and email.



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