Request for Proposals, AI x Animals (2026)

Core responsibilities for this role:

• Manage a pooled fund with over $300,000 in total funding for projects at the intersection of AI and animal advocacy
• Support priority categories including Empowering Animal Advocates, Strategic Field-Building and Coordination, and Actionable Research and Strategic Foresight
• Facilitate projects such as AI literacy workshops, development of custom GPT-powered assistants for legal briefs, organization of convenings between animal advocates and AI experts, and horizon-scanning studies
• Equip the animal advocacy movement with skills, tools, and strategic foresight to navigate AI-related risks and opportunities

This role creates positive change by equipping the animal advocacy movement with the skills, tools, and strategic foresight needed to navigate AI-related risks and opportunities, ultimately advancing animal welfare through technological innovation.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experience in grant management, funding allocation, or philanthropic initiatives
• Understanding of both artificial intelligence technologies and animal advocacy movements
• Ability to evaluate and support diverse projects across multiple priority categories
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement capabilities

This is a funding opportunity rather than a traditional employment position. The description mentions over $300,000 in total funding available for selected projects, but no specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights are provided for a staff role.

AIxAnimals Funding is a pooled fund dedicated to supporting projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and animal advocacy, with the goal of equipping the animal welfare movement with technological tools and strategic foresight.