AI Capacity Building
Adoption
Strategy
Tactics
This is a critical moment for organizations everywhere.
Chaos is rippling through organizations spanning global and domestic policies, uncertain funding, and the rapid rise of AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the majority of organizations are not adequately prepared to adapt.
They face not only the risk of falling behind but also the risk of misusing AI, which can magnify mistakes that they can’t undo.
Our Mission
We believe AI has the potential to accelerate social impact — when it’s guided by values, not just velocity. This cohort supports nonprofit and advocacy organizations in exploring how AI can serve their missions through intentional experimentation, shared learning, internal capacity building, and ongoing community engagement.
Our goal is to foster AI practices that support the people and communities at the heart of social change.
Empowering Nonprofits to Responsibly Use AI
What This Cohort Provides
A 3-month structured program that equips nonprofit professionals with:
Practical skills
Direct skills to use AI tools like ChatGPT for writing, organizing, and fundraising
Ethical Guidance
Direct skills to use AI tools like ChatGPT for writing, organizing, and fundraising
Strategic Frameworks
Evaluate AI opportunities and risks to make strategic decisions.
Templates and AI Workflows
Mission-critical guidance that can be implemented.
Peer Learning
Connecting with other nonprofit professionals and guided expert support.
🏛️ Why Funders Should Support Grantees in the AI for Nonprofits and Advocacy Cohort
Empowering Nonprofits to Responsibly Use Emerging Technology
As artificial intelligence transforms how organizations communicate, analyze data, and deliver services, nonprofit leaders are being asked to adapt quickly—often without the training, resources, or ethical frameworks to guide them.
This cohort helps nonprofit teams build that capacity—safely, strategically, and in alignment with their missions.
🤝 Why This Matters for Funders
Supporting your grantees in this cohort is a strategic investment in their long-term capacity to:
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Operate more efficiently with limited resources
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Communicate more effectively with communities and stakeholders
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Stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven landscape
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Make informed, values-aligned decisions around AI adoption
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Collaborate and share learning across the sector
This isn’t about chasing tech trends—it’s about equipping nonprofits to adapt wisely and sustainably.
💼 What Funders Can Expect
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A cohort model grounded in equity, strategy, and real-world utility
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Transparent reporting on participation and engagement
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The option to sponsor individual grantees or whole teams
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Opportunities to connect with the Center for Digital Strategy around broader digital capacity-building needs
🧾 Details at a Glance
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Program: AI for Nonprofits and Advocacy Cohort
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Duration: 3 months (6 core sessions + ongoing office hours, community learning, and resources)
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Format: Virtual, live, and recorded
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Cost: $999
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Includes: Prompt templates, sample policies, toolkits, expert feedback, peer community
✨ Help Your Grantees Build the Future, Responsibly
Your investment ensures nonprofits don’t get left behind—or led astray—as AI reshapes the landscape. Instead, you’re giving them the clarity, support, and shared learning space to lead with confidence.