The Nonprofit AI Almanac

Advocacy and policy

Write petition text

Gives you a short, clear statement people can sign with confidence.

Lower risk: public info only — Write the text only; don't paste signer lists.

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

Describe in [PRIVACY PRACTICE] exactly how signer information is stored and used, and write [SPECIFIC REQUEST] as one action [DECISION-MAKER] can take. Leave signer lists out.

Starter prompt

Write petition text for [ORGANIZATION NAME] addressed to [DECISION-MAKER]. Issue: [ISSUE]. Request: [SPECIFIC REQUEST]. Include a headline, a 3-sentence background, a clear request, and a note on how signer information will be used: [PRIVACY PRACTICE]. Keep it under 150 words. Do not invent facts in the background or claims about signers; write MISSING INFO 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

Make sure the facts are right and your privacy note is true to how you handle signatures.

What it might get wrong

A background claim with no source, a made-up signature count or level of support, and a privacy note that promises protections you do not actually provide.

Why AI makes things up