Here is a list of tools and organizations to help you get started with and learn more about AI.

Toolkits & Guides

• Microsoft's AI for Good: Offers free resources, case studies, and grant opportunities for nonprofits exploring AI.
• TechSoup: Provides discounts on AI tools and practical guides for nonprofit use. It is a fantastic resource for everything from software to hardware.
• AI Ethics Guidelines for Nonprofits (Data & Society): A valuable source for understanding the ethical and responsible use of AI in a sociological context, helping you think critically about implementation.
• NetHope: A community of nonprofits that offers webinars and videos (like "AI 101 for Nonprofits") to help you understand AI basics and learn from real-world implementations.

Recommended Tools

• ChatGPT (OpenAI) & Gemini (Google): Powerful generative AI chatbots that you can use for content generation, donor communication, and brainstorming.
• Canva: A graphic design tool with AI features for creating social media graphics, presentations, and other visual content.
• Grammarly: An AI-powered writing assistant that can help improve the clarity, quality, and tone of your communications.
• Otter.ai: An AI assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings, helping you stay organized.
• DonorSearch AI: A platform that uses AI to help you identify and prioritize potential donors from a large database.
• Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud with Einstein AI: A comprehensive CRM solution with AI capabilities that provide insights to help you manage your donor relationships more effectively.
• Google AutoML: A tool that allows you to train your own custom machine learning models without extensive coding knowledge.