From Manual to Modern: AI Automation for Non-Profits
Most nonprofit teams are overwhelmed.
Manual reports. Endless email threads. Spreadsheets on spreadsheets. And no matter how dedicated your team is, it often feels like you’re running uphill — with sandbags strapped to your feet.
That’s where AI-powered automation changes everything.
And no — we’re not talking robots taking your job. We’re talking about workflows that work, systems that support you, and tools that give your time and sanity back.
In this powerful Teach-In, we’re introducing you to the world of AI automation made for nonprofits — no jargon, no intimidation, and definitely no corporate buzzwords.
This is practical, permission-giving education designed to help you take your very first (or next) step toward a streamlined organization.
What We’ll Cover
What Automation Really Means: Busting myths about AI, automation, and nonprofit tech
Where to Start: A walkthrough of the easiest tasks to automate (think: donor emails, team check-ins, board reports)
Real-World Examples: How small nonprofits are already using AI to get hours back every week
Building Blocks of an Automated Org: What to automate, what to delegate, and what to ditch entirely
The Change Curve: How to introduce automation without overwhelming your team or losing trust
What You’ll Walk Away With
A clear understanding of how AI fits into your nonprofit — even if you’re not “techy”
Our favorite no-code automation tools (most of them free or nearly free)
A plug-and-play automation worksheet to map your first (or next) workflow
Sample automations to steal — from donor thank-yous to grant deadline tracking
Confidence to stop saying “we’ll get to that later” and actually start
✨ Whether you’re automation-curious or ready to overhaul your operations, this session will meet you where you’re at — and help you go one step further. Because the real secret to a modern, thriving nonprofit? It’s not the tools — it’s deciding to use them on your terms.