The Nonprofit AI Almanac

HR and staff development

Draft interview questions

Builds a fair, consistent set of questions for every candidate.

Lower risk: public info only — Ask for questions only; never paste a candidate's resume or details.

Please note: This site is only a guide to help people understand. Consult your IT, security and/or privacy department for clarification.

Before you start, gather

Pick [SKILLS] from the real job description and what the role needs in its first six months. Use only the [JOB TITLE] name. Afterward, have HR or your employment advisor review the questions and scoring guide.

Starter prompt

Write 10 structured interview questions for a [JOB TITLE] at a nonprofit. Key skills to assess: [SKILLS]. Include behavior-based questions, one scenario question, and a scoring guide for each. Do not include questions about protected characteristics. Do not state that any question is legally allowed or required in a given state; write HR CHECK instead of guessing.

Paste the prompt into your AI tool first, then replace the placeholders with your own details. Don't use real names of clients or donors.

Open an AI tool

You are leaving this guide. Copy the prompt first, then open a tool. The link goes to the website of the company named on each link, in a new tab. That company's terms and privacy policy apply there. Paste the prompt in, then replace the placeholders with your own details. Don't enter real names or confidential details.

Check the result

Review the questions for fairness and legality, and ask every candidate the same core questions.

What it might get wrong

A question that drifts toward a protected trait. A scoring guide that rewards polish over ability. A claim that a particular question is legal in your state.

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