AI for Nonprofit Leaders: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where to Start

About this event

Description:

AI has tremendous potential to accelerate your organization's impact—when you understand what's possible and what to watch out for. This workshop cuts through the noise and delivers real-world examples, practical frameworks, and the clarity you need to have thoughtful conversations about AI and to make informed decisions about how to leverage it to support your mission, values, and people. Key topics covered will include:

• The AI Landscape
• How To Think About AI For Nonprofits
• Exploring Use Cases and Practice
• Common Pitfalls and Guardrails
• Action Planning for You Organization

Learning Outcomes:

• Build a grounded understanding of AI and how it is already being used
• Learn practical frameworks and noprofit-relevant use cases to help you confidently experiment with AI
• Identify key considerations and next steps to use AI in a way that supports your mission, people and values

Who Should Attend:

Nonprofit Leadership (staff & board) who are charged with planning, operational practices and establishing policies. Staff leads, especially in areas like Communications, Fundraising, and Operations, where Generative AI has shown active application and value in the nonprofit sector.

Faculty

Sean Bhardwaj

Sean Bhardwaj helps organizations and communities navigate transformation by connecting emerging technologies like AI with the people and systems that make change stick. He draws on 15+ years of experience—from leading Fortune 20 AI strategy to building grassroots innovation ecosystems—to help mission-driven teams adopt new tools in ways that are practical, strategic, and aligned with their values.