LIVING AI CANVAS

Project
Developing AI Strategy
Theme
AI Design System
Date
2024-Current

The Challenge

Most nonprofits know they need an AI strategy, but strategies often end up as static, 50-page documents no one reads. Leaders felt overwhelmed by the hype while staff struggled to connect AI to real workflows. What was missing was a practical, visual way to make strategy actionable and collaborative.

Our Approach

We built the Living AI Canvas: a one-page framework that helps teams map pain points, identify opportunities, design AI solutions, and track adoption over time. It’s simple, visual, and participatory - turning strategy into a living activity rather than a dusty report.

  • Designed a one-page framework for AI adoption planning
  • Guided teams to map pain points, opportunities, and workflows
  • Facilitated collaborative sessions to prioritize solutions
  • Helped teams turn abstract strategy into actionable next steps

The Outcome

Teams using the canvas moved quickly from confusion to clarity. They could see their challenges and opportunities at a glance, prioritize effectively, and leave with a shared sense of ownership. Leaders described it as a tool that did more in one workshop than months of meetings had achieved.

What's next?

The Living AI Canvas is now embedded in PLAI programs - from Accelerators to Kickoffs - and is becoming the nonprofit sector’s go-to way of making AI adoption practical, strategic, and collaborative.

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