Data Science and AI Group
This group brings together specialised data and AI professionals working in philanthropic foundations to connect with each other, share real-world experience, and bring back what they have learned to their foundations.
Vision
Philanthropic organisations across Europe using data and AI in an ethical, collaborative and impactful way, improving their missions, supporting responsible technological development and contributing to the public good.
Areas of practice in focus
- Strengthening professional peer-learning among data and AI practitioners
- Connecting data and AI work with programme, MEL, policy and tech colleagues
- Supporting responsible sector-wide AI practice over the longer term
- Sharing use cases, tools and practical examples from across the sector
- Building understanding of emerging trends in data and AI relevant to philanthropy
Activities
- Online peer-learning sessions, where members share tools, case studies and approaches
- One in-person convening and a session at the annual Philea Forum
- Cross-functional workshops and occasional Lunch and Learn sessions
- Use cases, sector insights and briefings on emerging trends in data and AI
- A continuously updated resource hub with guides, tools and case studies
- A member newsletter to keep the community informed about data and AI in the sector
How to engage
Join the community
This community is for professionals in Philea member organisations with specialised data and AI roles. Full members are organisations with in-house expertise in areas such as data analysis, data governance, data engineering, machine learning or responsible AI. These members can take part in all network activities, including:
- In-person meetings
- Online exchanges
- Contributing to the annual work plan
- Peer-learning, practical examples and shared tools that support the use of data and AI in philanthropy
The community is open and actively seeking members. Foundations with specialised data or AI roles that meet the criteria can get in touch to join. Eligible organisations will be guided through the next steps and added to the network as places allow.
Participation in selected activities
Philea members who are not part of the community may occasionally be invited to join selected activities, such as workshops or thematic sessions, when their expertise is relevant. These invitations do not grant full membership.
Non-Philea organisations may, in rare cases, contribute as speakers or subject specialists for specific sessions and this is assessed individually.
Join the Sounding Board
Composed of selected members, the Sounding Board helps shape the network’s priorities and activities. Membership is limited and based on expertise, engagement and balance across organisational profiles.
Sounding Board
More about the community
The Data Science and AI Group began in 2021 and is part of Philea’s peer-learning portfolio, supporting philanthropy professionals to exchange knowledge, explore practical applications and strengthen responsible practice in the use of data and AI across the sector.
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