In this episode of The Nonprofit Nook, host Wendy Kidd interviews Michael Garrett, a nonprofit innovator and efficiency strategist, about the practical use of AI in the nonprofit sector. Garrett discusses treating AI as a new employee that requires onboarding and training to become effective. They delve into how nonprofits can utilize AI for grant writing, managing tasks, and social media. Garrett also highlights the importance of constantly questioning AI outputs and feeding it accurate information. They conclude with actionable tips for nonprofit leaders to get started with AI and avoid common pitfalls.

Links:

https://trustedworld.org/

https://missionmetrics.org/

AI Toolkit for Nonprofits: https://missionmetrics.org/ai-prompt-toolkit-for-nonprofits/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-garrett-nonprofit-innovator/

https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook

https://thenonprofitnook.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged

00:00 Introduction to AI and Onboarding

00:28 Welcome to The Nonprofit Nook

01:16 Introducing Michael Garrett

01:58 The Power of Data in Nonprofits

03:04 AI in Nonprofits: Grant Writing and Beyond

04:42 Training Your AI: The Merlin Example

10:13 AI for Daily Operations and Efficiency

11:51 Six Sigma and Nonprofit Applications

13:01 Getting Started with AI: Tools and Tips

14:33 Understanding Human Bias in AI

15:50 AI Toolkit for Nonprofits

17:55 Navigating Nonprofit Finances

18:53 AI Data Security Concerns

20:11 AI Hallucinations and Guardrails

24:09 Practical Uses of AI in Nonprofits

26:22 Training AI for Better Results

28:54 Final Thoughts and Future Workshops

Mentioned in this episode:

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