This unit explores how AI and data-driven tools can transform nonprofit operations—optimizing human resources, volunteer management, staff training, fundraising, grant development, marketing, and program planning—while centering diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), ethics, and transparency. Through case studies and applied exercises, students will analyze current AI use, assess benefits and risks, and design AI-informed strategies to prepare for implementation in subsequent units.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze current and emerging AI technologies and data-driven approaches used in the nonprofit sector and assess their potential benefits and risks across HR, volunteer management, fundraising, grant development, and program delivery
- Apply AI-enabled tools and data insights to develop improvements for fundraising campaigns, grant proposals, marketing communications, and program planning using real-world case-study scenarios
- Evaluate ethical implications, bias risks, transparency needs, and DEI considerations related to AI adoption and propose policies or practices that promote equitable outcomes and community trust
- Demonstrate strategies for optimizing human resources, volunteer engagement, and continuous staff learning by integrating AI productivity tools and measurable training plans
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 20 Lessons
- 30 hours
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- Unit 2 — AI-Enabled Nonprofit Operations20
- 1.1Optimizing Human Resources and Volunteer Management20 mins
- 1.2Investing in Training and Continuous Learning20 mins
- 1.3Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)20 mins
- 1.4The Current State of AI Usage in the Nonprofit Sector20 mins
- 1.5Potential Impact on Populations Served by Nonprofits20 mins
- 1.6Benefits of AI and How Generative AI Can Accelerate the Critical Needs Solutions for Nonprofits Today20 mins
- 1.7Notes20 mins
- 1.8AI as a Productivity Powerhouse20 mins
- 1.9Data-Driven Insights for Impact20 mins
- 1.10Revolutionizing Fundraising and Grant Development20 mins
- 1.11Addressing Bias and Ethical Concerns20 mins
- 1.12Transparency and Building Trust20 mins
- 1.13A Call to Action: Embracing the AI Future20 mins
- 1.14Summary20 mins
- 1.15Empowering Your Nonprofit with AI: Real-World Case Studies20 mins
- 1.16Case Study Examples20 mins
- 1.17Case Study – Programs and Initiative Planning20 mins
- 1.18Case Study – Funding Campaigns20 mins
- 1.19Case Study – Grant Development20 mins
- 1.20Case Study – Nonprofit Marketing and Communications20 mins
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