Discover the Power of ChatGPT for Nonprofits

Join us for an interactive, dynamic 90 minute exploration of how we can work with the free version of ChatGPT to save time, deepen our own connection with our work, and free up more space to focus on connection, relationship, and mission.

Over the course of our time together, we will:
  • Demystify AI by exploring its origins, uncovering the AI that we work with every day without knowing it, and briefly examining both the opportunities and ethical risks of this emerging technology.
  • Examine Use Cases in which AI, specifically ChatGTP, can enhance our work in the not-for-profit and impact sector. We'll look at scenarios including grant and article writing, budget development, data analysis, and more.
  • Build a 'Recipe' for working effectively with ChatGPT. Just like any partner, the quality of our relationship with AI depends largely on the types of questions we ask and making sure that the tasks we assign to it match its strengths.
  • Have a Working Session where you'll have the opportunity to work with ChatGPT on a real world scenario to get a sense of how it can support your work, ask questions, and share your experience in community.

You'll leave with new tools, ideas to implement ChatGPT in your own work, and a community of other nonprofit and impact practitioners with whom to share the journey.
Who Is It For?
This is designed for nonprofit leaders, communicators, and fundraisers.

The applications of ChatGPT go far beyond writing--we'll also look at ways that the technology can be a thought partner in strategy development, branding, budgeting, data analysis and more. 

If your work touches any of those areas, then this is for you!

That said, this is designed as an introductory / beginner level class, so if you work with ChatGPT daily. .  .well, please reach out because I'd love to hear about your experience.
Dates and Logistics
The workshop will be held live on Zoom and is 90 minutes in length. We'll be interacting quite a bit, so please plan to attend for the full session and, if possible, be on camera.

The next available sessions are May 9 at 10 AM PST and June 1 at 8:30 AM PST
Class Fees 
The introductory rate for this class is $35 including all materials and access to a growing community of practitioners dedicated to exploring how AI can help move missions forward ethically, responsibly, and powerfully. 

About the Facilitator

Michael Kass is the Founder of Story & Spirit, a consultancy dedicated to building connections and advancing collective thriving by weaving together facilitation, storytelling, and contemplative practices. Story & Spirit’s clients include Google, The Annenberg Foundation, Prudential, Conveners.org, SOCAP, Techstars, and numerous other clients ranging from grassroots start-ups to established enterprises.

Before going out on his own, Michael spent over 15 years working on staff with 501(c)3 organizations across the sector. As a fundraiser and grantwriter, he helped raise over $100 million for projects ranging from a theater in downtown Chicago to a new family health center in Los Angeles. He has also worked as a strategic and financial management consultant for not-for-profits all over the country. His workshops on Organizational and Ethical Storytelling, Conscious Leadership, and Resilience have been featured at conferences and events including the Dignified Storytelling Forum in Dubai, SOCAP, 501(c)conference, Ashoka Changemakers Africa, Pan African Leadership Institute, Conveners.org and more.

Michael is a part-time tech geek, ICF certified Executive Coach, certified Breathwork Facilitator, and probably likes chocolate more than you do.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is ChatGPT  and why should I care?
ChatGPT is a recently recently Large Language Model released by OpenAI. Essentially, they trained it on billions and billions of pieces of text and, by running a complex set of ongoing calculations, it's  able to perform tasks like writing, revising, and analyzing with human-like intelligence and way-more-than human speeds. When worked with in the right way, ChatGPT is like having an incredibly smart, precocious assistant.
Will this workshop be recorded if I can't make it live?
No, but, based on interest, I'll be scheduling more workshops soon. 
I'll be driving when the workshop is happening, can I still attend?
No. We'll be working in breakout groups and having hands on explorations with ChatGPT. Please plan to attend with the same level of presence you would bring to an in-person workshop.
I'm intrigued, but not sure that this is relevant to my work. How do I know if this is for me??
The use cases for ChatGPT range from writing complex grants or papers to crafting curricula to building out strategies. Chances are there's something relevant there for you. If you're still in doubt, please feel free to reach out and we can have a brief chat.
I'd like my team to attend. Do I need to pay for each participant even if we're sharing computers?
Thank you for asking! Yes, please pay for each person who is attending. In addition, team and organization specific workshops and explorations are available if you'd  like something a bit more customized.

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