ATLANTA, GA 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Coming SoonNonprofits are at a pivotal moment — balancing mission, funding, and impact while navigating the rise of AI. The question isn’t if AI can help, but how to use it responsibly and effectively to serve communities and donors.
This invite-only, hands-on workshop gives nonprofit leaders practical experience and a clear roadmap to apply AI across operations, fundraising, and program delivery — helping organizations boost efficiency, expand reach, and make smarter, data-driven decisions that align with their mission.
Get a grounded understanding of what AI is (and isn’t) — cutting through buzzwords to its real capabilities, limitations, and impact on the nonprofit sector. Learn how AI can extend your mission, empower teams, and build trust with donors, staff, and communities.
Explore high-impact AI use cases for nonprofit operations and engagement, including:
Donor segmentation and personalized fundraising campaigns
Grant research, writing assistance, and reporting
Volunteer onboarding and engagement tools
Program impact measurement and data storytelling
Automated content creation for newsletters and outreach
Policy Q&A, document summarization, and knowledge access
Learn how nonprofit leaders can partner with boards and funders to drive responsible, mission-aligned AI adoption:
Executive enablement & alignment — ensure leaders understand AI’s ethical and operational implications.
Change management & readiness — guide staff and volunteers through responsible adoption.
Mission-driven AI playbook — define priorities and implementation steps that amplify impact.
Upskilling teams & volunteers — build AI literacy across leadership, programs, and communications.
Governance & transparency — establish guardrails to ensure data privacy, fairness, and accountability.
Assess organizational readiness to responsibly scale AI:
Identify AI champions and internal innovation leaders.
Build a shared vocabulary and ethical framework for AI decision-making.
Develop enablement plans that connect technology with your mission.
Leave with:
A Nonprofit AI use-case map (quick wins vs. strategic initiatives)
Executive talking points to align leadership and boards
Post-session toolkit with summary deck, readiness checklist, and implementation templates
Welcome & Workshop Goals
Set the stage for a day of learning, collaboration, and action. Align around the purpose: using AI responsibly to advance mission, impact, and operational excellence.
The State of AI in the Nonprofit Sector
Understand how AI is transforming fundraising, donor engagement, and service delivery — and what risks and opportunities exist for mission-based organizations.
AI 101: From Buzzwords to Real Impact
Break down key terms, tools, and examples. Learn what’s possible (and what’s not) with today’s AI.
AI Test Drive: Nonprofit Use Case Exploration
Hands-on exploration of real nonprofit challenges — from donor outreach to resource optimization — and how AI can make a measurable difference.
Lunch & Peer Exchange
Collaborate with other nonprofit leaders. Share wins, challenges, and ideas for responsible adoption.
Building an AI Playbook for Nonprofits
Define your organization’s north star: how AI fits into your mission, values, and governance model.
Planning Quick Wins & Strategic Initiatives
Prioritize practical use cases to deliver fast impact while aligning with long-term strategy and funding cycles.
Q&A, Open Discussion & Collaboration Circle
Engage in dialogue with peers and facilitators to deepen understanding and refine your next steps.
Wrap-Up & Resource Sharing
Leave with tools, templates, and inspiration to move from learning to action.
With over 25 years in technology leadership, Matt brings a unique perspective to AI implementation. From his early days as a systems administrator at Vanderbilt University to serving as CEO of Meaningful AI, he's built and led teams developing mission-critical software for enterprise clients.Matt's client portfolio includes Toyota North America, Johns Hopkins University, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Warner Bros, Pepsi, Kimberly Clark, 3M, and many others.
He holds AI certifications from Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering in AI Business Strategy and AI in Cloud Computing. As President & Co-Founder of Alloy Digital, his passion lies in understanding how humans interact with technology and implementing strategies that drive unprecedented digital growth.
Jason Rhoades is a UX & AI strategist and digital experience agency owner for over two decades. Jason has lead AI teams to increase sales and marketing opportunities and speed workflows for the world's largest and fasting growing financial companies.
Jason has directed over 300 digital projects for clients including Broadcom, Amazon, Shaw Flooring, and The CDC — blending design thinking, AI and Machine Learning and business strategy to deliver meaningful results.
No technical background required — just curiosity and a desire to learn and apply.
Guide organizational strategy and innovation, ensuring every initiative aligns with mission and impact goals.
Lead the teams delivering your organization’s mission — balancing efficiency, resources, and human connection in the age of AI.
Shape donor engagement, communications, and outreach strategy — learning how AI can enhance personalization, storytelling, and stewardship.
Turn data into insight and insight into action. Explore AI’s role in amplifying reach, improving campaigns, and building community trust.
Coming Soon
Date: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please bring a laptop or tablet that can access AI tools to participate in the hands-on sessions. All necessary accounts and tools will be set up for you during the workshop.
If your device has restrictions that prevent access to AI tools, please let us know in advance — we’ll work to provide you with a suitable device so you can fully participate.
Complimentary
This workshop is provided free of charge as an investment in advancing AI literacy among business leaders.
Meaningful
Atlanta Financial Center
3343 Peachtree Rd NE
Ste 145-1331
Atlanta, GA 30326
United States
