Leveraging Generative AI to Protect and Advance Your Nonprofit

A Practical Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders, Boards, and Changemakers

Artificial intelligence isn’t the future—it’s happening right now. Nonprofits that learn to work with AI can multiply their impact, protect their mission, and make smarter decisions at every level.

Michael Garrett, founder of Trusted World and Mission Metrics, delivers this one-to-many presentation to demystify generative AI, show real-world nonprofit use cases, and share the lessons learned from integrating AI into every facet of a successful mission-driven organization. This session is designed to empower nonprofits of any size to turn AI from a buzzword into a practical, safe, and effective business partner.

Key Benefits:

  • Understand what generative AI is (and what it isn’t), without the jargon

  • Learn how AI can help solve real nonprofit challenges—from grant writing to reporting and communications

  • See live demos of prompts, automations, and real-world nonprofit workflows

  • Get the truth about risks, ethics, and safeguards for your organization and stakeholders

  • Walk away with actionable prompts, resources, and a roadmap to start using AI safely—no tech background required

Workshop Outline

1. The AI Landscape: From Hype to Helpful

  • What is generative AI? What’s different about this technology?

  • Myths, fears, and realities: AI in plain English

  • Why AI is relevant to every nonprofit, now

2. How AI Can Multiply Your Impact

  • Case studies from Trusted World: Using AI for donor outreach, reporting, daily planning, and more

  • Making AI your teammate: Shifting from “How do I use AI?” to “How does AI work with me?”

  • Demonstration: Live walkthroughs of ChatGPT prompts, data review, and automation

3. Risk, Trust, and Guardrails

  • What to watch for: Privacy, bias, and data security

  • Ethics and best practices for nonprofit adoption

  • Questions you should ask before deploying any AI tool

 

4. Getting Started: AI for Every Nonprofit

  • Simple, practical ways to use AI—regardless of budget or staff size

  • How to write effective prompts and leverage AI for common tasks

  • Overview of free and affordable AI tools (and how to spot the snake oil)

5. Real-World Q&A and Personalized Guidance

  • Open Q&A: Bring your toughest questions, scenarios, and concerns

  • Michael shares tailored advice and helps you find your nonprofit’s first “AI win”

6. Takeaway Toolkit

  • Downloadable prompt toolkit and workflow templates

  • Checklists for safe, ethical, and effective AI adoption

  • Follow-up resources for further learning and support

Who Should Attend?

  • Nonprofit executives, staff, and board members

  • Organizations exploring new efficiencies and innovative solutions

  • Anyone seeking practical, no-nonsense guidance on AI’s real risks and rewards

Format & Hosting Info
This is a one-to-many presentation, perfect for conferences, staff retreats, association meetings, or community trainings. All content is designed for audiences with no technical background required.

Interested in hosting the AI for Nonprofits workshop for your organization, network, or event?