Maximizing AI for Nonprofit Efficiency

This program will be a mix of self-directed learning in Canvas and two live online sessions using the Zoom platform. The self-directed learning exercises will be available in Canvas two weeks before the live session and should be completed before that date.

Course Description:

This 12-hour course prepares social service professionals to strategically implement AI solutions that advance their organizational mission. Through a combination of asynchronous learning and live online sessions, participants will develop practical skills in AI-enhanced operations while ensuring ethical deployment. The curriculum focuses on immediate applications like grant writing, resource optimization, and stakeholder engagement, enabling organizations to amplify their social impact through responsible AI adoption.

How You Will Learn:

This course blends self-paced learning in Canvas with live online sessions with the instructor. Learners should expect to spend about 4 hours engaged in self-paced learning prior to each of the 2.5-hour live instructor sessions.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply AI tools and frameworks ethically within mission-driven organizations.
2. Implement AI solutions that optimize resources and enhance program effectiveness.
3. Create AI-enhanced stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
4. Develop systems for measuring and evaluating AI's impact on mission advancement.