AI for Impact: How Nonprofits Are Turning Tech into Social Good

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore how nonprofits across Canada are beginning to harness the power of artificial intelligence to advance their missions. Through real-world case studies and conversations with sector leaders, we spotlight tangible examples of how AI is being used today, from streamlining operations and enhancing donor engagement to improving service delivery. Tune in today for practical insights and inspiration to help you navigate this fast-evolving landscape.  

Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance 

• Elena Yunusov, Executive Director, Human Feedback Foundation
• Anne-Marie Newton, President and CEO, CAMH Foundation
• Dan Kershaw, Executive Director, Furniture Bank
• Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer, Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience
• Tim Lockie, Chief Executive Officer, The Human Stack
• Jessica Vestergaard, Grant Writer & Founder, Written With Purpose

About your Host

Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.

Additional Resources from this Episode

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

• Canada Launches Landmark National Program to Equip Nonprofits with AI for Social Impact Raise program (Human Feedback Foundation 2025) 
• A made-in-Canada model for responsible AI is putting nonprofits at the centre (Digital Journal, 2025)
• Her job interview was with an AI bot. It was odd (CBC, 2025)
• Digital Guidance (The Human Stack, 2021)
• CCNDR Research reports on tech skills gaps (CCNDR, 2025)
• AI and Automation (CICP, 2025)
• Getting Started with AI in 2025 (Furniture Bank, 2025)
• Unlocking the Power of Deep Research: Opportunity AI at work (Furniture Bank, 2025)
• ‘Malicious’ AI willing to sacrifice human lives to avoid being shut down, shocking study reveals (NY Post, 2025)
• The Grant Circle (Written with Purpose, 2025)

Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

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