A Cohort Program for Grantmaking Teams

Funders AI Cohort

The Funders Cohort is a guided, peer-based learning experience for grantmaking teams who want to understand and begin working with AI in a responsible, supported way.

Who This Cohort Is For

  • Grantmaking teams who want shared understanding around AI and how it can be implemented to further their missions

Program Structure

  • 12-week cohort with facilitated discussions and peer learning
  • Designed for entire organizations or large departmental teams

What Participants Leave With

  • A clearer understanding of AI opportunities and risks
  • Shared language for internal conversations
  • Greater confidence engaging AI responsibly and discussing it with boards and grantees

Cohort-Based Learning

Join a curated group of grantmaking professionals who are navigating the same challenges you are. Learn alongside peers, swap real-world insights, and build a shared understanding of what AI can—and cannot—do for your work through:

Live learning sessions for your whole team

Interactive workshops designed for collective learning

Role and task based peer groups for greater organization learning

Connect with peers in similar roles across organizations

Immediate AI practice in funder-based use cases

Apply learning directly to your organization's needs

Office hours open to all participants

Get personalized support when you need it most

Why AI Confluence Works

Funders don't need more coming at them from all directions. They need a confluence of conversation, capacity, and confidence within the AI space.

AI Confluence:

Demystifies AI by breaking useful skills down into clear, practical steps

Builds confidence through guided practice and repeatable use cases

Elevates impact by expanding teams' ability to think strategically, work creatively, and collaborate effectively with AI

Strengthens your AI environment by creating the space for teams to have facilitated conversations about the aspects of AI that matter most and build sustainable structures to further your AI expertise

Investment

$5,000 per organization for non CNA members