Technology resources
The rapidly evolving digital landscape has wide-ranging implications for foundations’ work, from strategy to grant-making and internal operations. These resources can help your foundation to understand and navigate key technological opportunities and challenges.
Artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more widespread and powerful, foundations are seeking to harness this technology’s potential for good, while addressing the new challenges and risks it presents.
Our guide for ACF members provides an overview of the key issues for foundations. It includes practical ideas, examples and recommended resources to help you:
- Consider the impact of AI on your foundation’s mission
- Experiment and learn
- Develop an AI policy for your foundation
- Provide guidance for applicants and grant-holders.
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Cyber security
Digital technology can offer foundations many benefits and opportunities, but it also brings risks. Strong cyber security practices enable foundations to make the most of digital tools, while protecting themselves and others from the threat of cyber attacks.
Our guide for ACF members provides an overview of the threats foundations may face from cyber attacks. It offers practical suggestions and recommended resources to help you:
- Develop a cyber security plan
- Engage staff and trustees with cyber security
- Support grant recipients or other charities to strengthen their cyber security.
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Other technology resources
Blackbaud
As the leading provider of software for powering social impact, ACF’s corporate partner Blackbaud share their knowledge and expertise with our members.
ACF’s work with Blackbaud has included contributing to the following resources:
Explore all of Blackbaud’s resources for foundations.
Charity sector resources
The following organisations offer a wide range of technology resources for the charity sector. Many of these resources are relevant to foundations.