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MQC and SWIM's Ahead of the Curve: Generative AI for Food Bank Leaders
3-Month Intensive Program + Ongoing Community
As the pace of generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation accelerates, food banks have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to shape how these tools are integrated into our mission-driven work. Leadership must set the tone. As highlighted in
a recent MIT Sloan Management Review article, organizations that leave AI exploration to junior staff risk fragmenting their learning, missing strategic opportunities, and introducing blind spots that only senior leaders can fully address. AI adoption must start at the top.
By participating in the Food Bank C-Suite AI Cohort, you are committing to ensuring your food bank’s leadership is actively involved in learning, testing, and shaping the ethical and effective use of generative AI.
It’s not just about keeping pace with technology; it’s about leading with intentionality, neighbors, and community impact at the forefront. Join a focused group of forward-thinking food bank leaders committed to rapidly exploring and defining best practices for AI adoption in food relief.
This 3-month, intensive program provides:
✅ Focused investigation of AI applications across key food bank operations
✅ An organizational forward-looking AI plan/roadmap
✅ Rapid deployment and testing of real AI solutions within your organization - no coding required
✅ Opportunities to develop compelling case studies for future collaboration
✅ A supportive community of peers and expert guidance
✅ Templates for your organization’s ethics and governance AI policy
Program Structure:▶️ Bi-weekly, Synchronous Sessions: Focused discussions and collaborative work sessions held every other week.
▶️ Access to The On-Ramp for up to 2 participants per Food Bank during the program, plus discounts on additional licenses
▶️ Ongoing communication, resource sharing, and support between sessions.
▶️ Office Hours: Drop-in sessions for hands-on help when you get stuck or aren’t sure how to accomplish something
▶️ Accountability Partners: Paired food bank leaders (e.g., CFOs with CFOs) for peer support and progress tracking.
▶️ Board Report: A templated, pre-populated report specific to your organization’s engagement, designed to be distributed to your board of directors
▶️ Dates are to be determined
Investment:
$5,000