Opportunity AI is a vibrant, growing community of over 100 professionals from more than 50 philanthropies committed to accelerating economic mobility through uses of artificial intelligence.

The impact sector has lagged the for-profit sector in using AI to power its work, in part due to a lack of philanthropic capital. Opportunity AI aims to increase the flow of funding to economic mobility interventions by providing its members with technical knowledge from leading-edge experts, facilitating new multi-donor projects, and developing community among funders and practitioners.

We are energetic, nimble, and member-driven. When funders act together, we can drive collective action to ensure artificial intelligence benefits those who need it most.

Our primary focus areas include:

Collaborative Action — We convene funders to co-create and co-fund impactful projects, leveraging our broad network of more than 100 professionals at over 50 leading philanthropic entities.

Knowledge Sharing — Through monthly learning sessions, curated content, and in-person events, we deepen funder expertise and provide actionable insights into the latest AI trends.

Catalyzing Innovation — As cross-funder relationships have deepened, our members have collectively created and contributed to projects such as the Fall 2024 Fund.AI convening, the Robin Hood AI Poverty Challenge, and an expansion of Work Shift’s coverage of AI and opportunity.

Throughout 2024, Opportunity AI laid the groundwork as a collaborative learning hub – hosting events, brokering partnerships, and igniting dialogue around AI’s potential. In 2025, we’re doubling down on both action and learning, creating spaces for funders to take meaningful steps together toward unlocking AI’s potential for economic mobility.