Is AI working for grantmaking? Funders in Conversation

Join us for a morning of conversation with funders across the UK to learn whether AI is actually working for grantmakers. Hear directly from our partners about the lessons they've learned from implementing AI into every stage of the grantmaking process.

We are delighted to be joined by:

Dr. Michelle Cooper MBE, CEO of Point North Community Foundation.

Ryan Gould, Social Impact and Policy Lead at Chester West Voluntary Action.

Shah Muhmud, Community Partnerships Coordinator at Newham Council.

Sam Fox, Director of Grants and Impact at London Community Foundation.

Plinth is an AI-powered platform for charities, funders and local authorities. In 2024, Plinth launched the UK's first AI-enabled Grant Management Tool in an effort to capitalise the benefits of this new technology, whilst retaining high ethical standards. Today, over 50 funders use Plinth everyday to assist their grantmaking process, powering over £200M in grantmaking.