This course equips nonprofit professionals with practical AI skills tailored to mission-driven organizations with limited resources. Through four focused modules, you’ll learn how AI can enhance fundraising, program delivery, operations, marketing, and volunteer management without requiring technical expertise.
You’ll discover how to draft grant proposals, personalize donor communications, streamline administration, and enhance program delivery using free or low-cost AI tools. The curriculum emphasizes responsible implementation, starting small with clearly defined problems while maintaining ethical guardrails.
Real-world nonprofit examples and practical exercises allow immediate application to your organization’s challenges. You’ll develop actionable strategies to redirect time from administrative tasks to mission-critical work.
Whether you’re a development director, program manager, or executive director, this course provides a practical framework for implementing AI thoughtfully. The goal isn’t to replace human connection but to amplify your impact and free your team to focus on advancing your mission and serving your community.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Understanding AI for Nonprofit ProfessionalsThis introductory module establishes the foundation for understanding how artificial intelligence can transform nonprofit operations and impact. Participants will explore AI fundamentals through a nonprofit lens, examining real-world applications already making a difference in the sector.7
- Identifying Use Cases for NonprofitsLearn a practical framework for evaluating potential AI applications across fundraising, program delivery, volunteer management, and administrative functions to identify the highest-value opportunities for your organization.9
- 2.1Introduction to Module 2
- 2.2Section 2.1: AI in Fundraising & Donor Management
- 2.3Section 2.2: AI for Nonprofit Marketing & Communications
- 2.4Section 2.3: AI for Program Delivery & Beneficiary Services
- 2.5Section 2.4: AI for Operational Efficiency
- 2.6Section 2.5: AI for Volunteer Engagement
- 2.7Section 2.6: Implementation Planning
- 2.8Section 2.7: Module 2 Key Takeaway
- 2.9Quiz 25 Questions
- AI Ethics for Nonprofit OrganizationsLearn to identify key processes where AI can create the most impact while developing a realistic implementation roadmap tailored to their organization's capacity and resources.11
- 3.1Introduction to Module 3
- 3.2Section 3.1: Introduction to AI Ethics
- 3.3Section 3.2: Data Privacy & Security Considerations
- 3.4Section 3.3: Transparency & Explainability
- 3.5Section 3.4: Inclusion & Accessibility
- 3.6Section 3.5: Common Biases in AI Systems
- 3.7Section 3.6: Practical Limitations of AI
- 3.8Section 3.7: Ethical Implementation Framework
- 3.9Section 3.8: Module 3 Case Study Exercise
- 3.10Section 3.9: Module 3 Key Takeaway
- 3.11Quiz 35 Questions
- Prompt Engineering for NonprofitsThrough hands-on exercises, participants will learn systematic frameworks for constructing clear, contextual prompts that maximize AI capabilities while aligning with nonprofit values and ethics.9
- 4.1Introduction to Module 4
- 4.2Section 4.1: Introduction to Prompt Engineering
- 4.3Section 4.2: Basic Principles for Effective Prompts
- 4.4Section 4.3: Advanced Techniques for Nonprofit Contexts
- 4.5Section 4.4: Nonprofit-Specific Templates
- 4.6Section 4.5: Practical Exercises
- 4.7Section 4.6: Implementation Challenge
- 4.8Section 4.7 – Module 4 Key Takeaway
- 4.9Quiz 45 Questions
- ConclusionThis course has equipped you with practical AI tools to streamline operations, enhance donor engagement, and amplify their organization's impact without requiring technical expertise. By implementing these accessible AI solutions, you'll be able to focus more energy on your mission while leveraging technology to overcome resource constraints common in the nonprofit sector.3
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