​AI isn’t the future. It’s the fix.

​Nonprofits are being asked to do more with less — less staff, less funding, less time. This cohort is your fast-track to using AI and automation right now to reduce costs, save hours, and build systems that actually support your team — without needing a full tech stack or budget.

​Over 4 weeks, you’ll go from overwhelmed to AI-enabled — learning the exact tools, prompts, and workflows nonprofits are already using to reclaim capacity, improve reporting, and scale impact.

​What You’ll Learn & Build

​Each week combines live workshops, tool walkthroughs, and real-time support. Expect practical, hands-on guidance — no fluff.

​Week 1 — Foundations: AI for Mission-Driven Work

​Goal: Establish a clear understanding of how AI applies to nonprofit operations, identify your high-leverage starting point, and begin designing your first AI use case.

​You’ll walk away with:

• ​A breakdown of what AI is (and what it’s not) for nonprofits

• ​Real-world examples of how lean orgs are already using AI to reduce manual tasks

• ​Clarity on what to automate first based on your team’s pain points

• ​A mapped-out AI use case for your org (e.g. board updates, donor comms, grant summaries)

• ​A framework for evaluating AI tools and prompts that match your goals

​Week 2 — Systems That Save Time

​Goal: Begin building your AI-powered workflow using simple tools that work behind the scenes to reduce repetitive admin and communication tasks.

​You’ll walk away with:

• ​A fully mapped workflow from task to automation (e.g. Donor Thank Yous → AI Draft → CRM Update)

• ​Access to curated tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Notion AI, and workflow templates

• ​A functioning prototype of your selected use case

• ​Templates and prompts you can reuse across campaigns and teams

• ​A clear cost/time analysis: how much time and budget this workflow can save per month

​Week 3 — Scaling Your Impact with Smart Automation

​Goal: Connect your workflow to simple automation tools that reduce hands-on input and scale what’s working.

​You’ll walk away with:

• ​An understanding of tools like Zapier, Make, and native platform automations

• ​Your workflow connected across 2–3 platforms (e.g. Form Intake → Summary → Email → CRM Log)

• ​A personalized automation map to identify future opportunities for systemization

• ​Guidance on how to reduce reliance on manual labor or outside contractors

• ​A live build session with 1:1 support to refine your system

​Week 4 — From Surviving to Sustainable

​Goal: Finalize and test your AI-powered system, share learnings with peers, and build a roadmap to scale its value across your organization.

​You’ll walk away with:

• ​A working system, fully documented, test-run, and ready to deploy

• ​Peer feedback from other nonprofit leaders testing similar systems

• ​A lightweight internal training plan to onboard your team or board

• ​A roadmap for extending automation to other areas of your work

• ​Ongoing access to resource packs, updates, and future walkthroughs via the Givly community

​About the Program

​This is a 4-week live cohort experience designed for nonprofit teams ready to integrate AI into their day-to-day work.

​Sessions run every Tuesday morning from 9:00–10:00 AM PDT, starting August 5, and are focused on building and launching one working AI-powered system that saves your team time, reduces operational overhead, and strengthens your impact.

​Participants further gain access to 1:1 office hours with mentors and advisors from Givly assisting in their personalized AI journey and workflow development.

​Who This Is For

• ​Executive Directors, Ops Leads, Fundraisers, Communications & Program Managers

• ​Lean teams ready to reduce repetitive work and streamline high-effort tasks

• ​Nonprofit professionals looking to bring practical innovation to their org

• ​No technical experience required — just come with real challenges and a willingness to build

​By the End of the Cohort, You Will Have:

• ​One live AI-powered system working inside your organization

• ​A deep understanding of which tools and tactics work for your specific needs

• ​Templates, prompts, and resources you can plug into future projects

• ​A time and cost-savings blueprint tailored to your workflows

• ​The confidence to lead AI integration inside your org — and scale it responsibly