Nonprofits Are Saving 12 Hours a Week With AI — But That’s Not the Real Breakthrough
Thu Jan 22 2026
Nonprofits are uniquely positioned to benefit from AI — yet most are still struggling to adopt it.
In this episode, Remy Reya, Director of AI and Thought Leadership at Compass Pro Bono, breaks down how nonprofits are actually using AI today, what’s holding them back, and why AI adoption in mission-driven organizations looks very different from the for-profit world.
Remy shares how Compass Pro Bono rolled out enterprise AI tools internally and helped their team save 10–12 hours per week, not by hiring expensive AI engineers, but by thoughtfully integrating large language models into existing workflows like grant writing, social media, thought leadership, program design, and internal operations.
We dive deep into:
Why nonprofits are paradoxically perfect candidates for AI — yet slow to adoptHow AI can reduce burnout instead of accelerating the “impact treadmill”The real risks of AI in social impact, including bias, data ethics, and human displacementWhat responsible, human-first AI adoption actually looks likeWhy AI literacy and change management matter more than technical skillHow leaders should think about the time AI gives back — and what to do with itThis is a must-watch conversation for nonprofit leaders, AI builders, social impact founders, and anyone curious about how AI can scale impact without sacrificing mission, trust, or humanity.
Where to find me:
• David: Linkedin
• Email: hello@thehomebase.ai
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Nonprofits are uniquely positioned to benefit from AI — yet most are still struggling to adopt it. In this episode, Remy Reya, Director of AI and Thought Leadership at Compass Pro Bono, breaks down how nonprofits are actually using AI today, what’s holding them back, and why AI adoption in mission-driven organizations looks very different from the for-profit world. Remy shares how Compass Pro Bono rolled out enterprise AI tools internally and helped their team save 10–12 hours per week, not by hiring expensive AI engineers, but by thoughtfully integrating large language models into existing workflows like grant writing, social media, thought leadership, program design, and internal operations. We dive deep into: Why nonprofits are paradoxically perfect candidates for AI — yet slow to adoptHow AI can reduce burnout instead of accelerating the “impact treadmill”The real risks of AI in social impact, including bias, data ethics, and human displacementWhat responsible, human-first AI adoption actually looks likeWhy AI literacy and change management matter more than technical skillHow leaders should think about the time AI gives back — and what to do with itThis is a must-watch conversation for nonprofit leaders, AI builders, social impact founders, and anyone curious about how AI can scale impact without sacrificing mission, trust, or humanity. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here