PCDN

Evolve from a social impact enthusiast to a discerning user of AI. Save dozens of hours each month, enhance your projects, and gain nuanced insights into the AI terrain. Learn to select the right AI tools while thoughtfully navigating ethical challenges and opportunities. We will explore popular tools such as ChatGpt, Germini, Claude, PI and Bing. We will also deeply explore many others that can be used for building a website in a few minutes, crafting social media content and scheduling, conducting research, blogging, report writing, for funding proposals, podcasting, video creation and editing, marketing for impact and much more more.

Leverage the power of AI for Impact

<ul><li>Gain a foundational understanding of what AI is and how it works.</li><li>Learn to make informed decisions when incorporating AI into your social impact projects.</li><li>Start Engaging &amp; Using AI Tools for Impact</li></ul>

Demystifying AI: A Guide for Social Impact
 

<ul><li>Explore a curated list of AI tools designed specifically for social impact.</li><li>Learn how to use the tools effectively.</li><li>Master the art of prompting to unlock the full potential of AI in your projects.</li></ul>

AI Power-Up: Radically Grow Your Impact with Smart Tools & Techniques
 

<ul><li>Understand the ethical considerations and best practices for responsible AI usage.</li><li>Explore how many in the impact sector are building AI tools focused on ethical use in the rest of the world.</li><li>Learn how to stay current in the AI field and connect with key networks for ongoing impact.</li></ul>

Ethics: Navigating the AI Landscape of Today and the Future
 

Course syllabus

These will be highly engaging cohort-based sessions.

Course Sessions, October 16-Nov 6

We will host three optional office hours for trying out tools in even more depth based on your goals, space for any additional questions and extra guidance from the pcdn team.

Optional Office Hours Oct 24, Nov 7 & 14

Schedule items can also be used to convey commitments outside of specific time slots (like weekly projects or daily office hours).

Weekly projects

Course schedule

Designed for Social Impact Professionals eager to amplify their work through AI.

Is eager to leverage the power of AI tools to radically improve your work, save hundreds of hours per year and open to trying new tools.

For those excited yet mindful of AI's potential. Time to engage responsibly &amp; help find the tools for you and your work + shape AI as well

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Gain a solid understanding of AI, from its basic principles to its inner workings. This foundational knowledge will empower you to make informed decisions in your individual and organizational work.

What you need to know about AI and Machine Learning

Explore a range of AI tools tailored for social impact. You'll learn how to choose and more importantly use the right tools to enhance your initiatives and drive meaningful change. We will dive into many cutting edge tools beyond ChatGPT, Gemini, PI, Claude and Bard.

The Right Tools for Social Impact

Understand the power of prompting in AI. You'll learn how to craft effective prompts to maximize the utility and accuracy of AI in your work. Also learn how to iterate and learn from others and AI itself to prompt for impact.

Prompting for Impact

Delve into the ethical considerations of using AI as well as how AI is being built for the rest of the world and impact uses. You'll leave equipped with guidelines and best practices to ensure responsible and ethical AI usage for individual and organizational use.

To AI or Not AI

Learn the strategies and resources to stay up-to-date in the rapidly evolving field of AI. You'll also discover how to be part of shaping how AI evolves and connect with key networks for ongoing learning and impact.

A Bright Impact Future or an AI Apocalypse 

All participants will receive an amazing of over 100 AI tools for impact ranging from design, writing, podcasting, finance and more.

A Terrific List of AI Tools 4 Impact

All course participants will also receive one year access to the PCDN Career Campus. Members receive 350 human curated job, funding, upskilling, event, fellowships, each month in the impact sector + weekly office hours, monthly workshops + our AI podcast + AI Tool Database.

Membership in the PCDN Career Campus

A transformative four week course designed for social impact professionals to leverage the power of AI for your work and careers. 

Craig Zelizer, PhD

Changemaker, Angel Investor, Professor, Founder with 30+ Years Experience in the Social Impact Sector

Catalina Rojas, PhD

Shaking things up for Impact for 30+ Years. 

June 2024 AI for Impact

Cohort 4

Don't think about your career in terms of just landing a job, as it is so much more. This cohort-based course is focused on giving you the tools for a successful career expedition. By understanding the market realities of the social impact space; organizing and optimizing your job search process; re-thinking the way you do application materials and leveraging your personal branding and networking skills this will radically improve the chances of landing the right next job and sustaining your career for the long-term. We know that is possible to change the world while making a living. Join us as we share everything we know about building a thriving career in the social impact space.

Because getting a job is so last year 


Link your purpose, passion with impact as you map your career goals. Understand where the jobs are and how your skills fit the social impact marketplace.

Basecamp.  Mapping your skills to fit the market.


Build a winning resume based on PCDN's five-part framework.Discover what makes a compelling cover letter.

Equip yourself.  Build Incredible Application Materials. 


Your materials are ready, it's time to engage with employers, peers and colleagues. Why relational networking is the key to succeeding in the Impact world.

Venturing Out. Build a Network for Good


Your career portfolio consists of an improved resume, a compelling cover letter and a much engaging <a href="http://linkedin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> profile. You will practice interviewing for success; how to be your own advocate in the process (salary, benefits, and remote work options). Lastly, learn how to vett potential employers and their work cultures.

Peak.  It's the journey not the destination  

We will meet for four course sessions each Wednesday starting September 18

Wednesday

We will have three open office hours sessions on September 26, October 10 &amp; 17 to provide as much customized support as possible through reviewing materials, answering additional questions and more.

Office Hours

If you aren't hearing back from impact organizations; or landing interviews, but not getting an offer.

Been there done that. You have worked hard &amp; made money. But, now you want to leverage your skills to pivot to a impact career.

The world is in crisis. You would love to change the world while making a living.

You will dive into an exploration of what you love, what you are good at, what you can get paid doing (and who is hiring), &amp; what is needed in this world that is in deep crisis.

Skills Are Key

Reality check. We can't look into a dark room. We turn on the lights to unravel who is funding what, areas of expansion and contraction in the social impact space and what employers seek in the impact sector.

Understanding the Market Realities  

Students will walk away with templates to organize and optimize their job search process. Equally important is you will learn where to find the jobs.

Preparation is everything


We share our combined 5 decades of expertise of what makes a social impact resume more likely to be selected for the Yes pile. We will also help you build an awesome cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Finally, you will learn why purpose driven networking is key.

Personal narrative & branding


How to excel at job interviews in the impact sector; when and how to negotiate effectively for salary and benefits and tips on how to vet organizations to ensure you land in a healthy working environment.

The Nuts and Bolts


Building a career is much more than landing your next job. Your career is the sum of your education, your networks &amp; continued upskilling.

 Winning at the game

We will explore throughout the course how to use AI Tools such as Chatgpt, to advance your career, improve your materials and save time.

AI & Your Impact Career

Participants in the course will also receive a one year membership to the PCDN Career Campus. Members received over 350 curated job &amp; fellowship, funding &amp; social entrepreneur&nbsp;opps monthly + ongoing support.

Access to a Global Community

Turn stressful job searching into a career roadmap that will help you become a master at the game of landing jobs in the impact sector.

Craig Zelizer, PhD


Catalina Rojas, PhD.
 

Many Impact Professionals avoid engaging with how they save &amp; invest money. This is a huge mistake. Your money choices have a large impact on the planet &amp; your financial future. Avoid "greenwashing" reduce costly fees, increase your returns &amp; build a portfolio for impact. Explore the pros/cons of do it yourself investing, AI Tools, and Financial Advising Platforms.

Money is of no use on a dead or dying planet.

Explore why many social impact professionals focus on building a career of impact, but often avoid engaging with "Money." The impact you can have with your money decisions is critical both to planetary and your financial well-being. We will explore tools for avoiding greenwashing and how to ensure your money is Clean.

Greenwashing & Money are Dirty Words

Explore a range of options for parking your money for impact &amp; returns. Understand the average/potential risks, returns &amp; impacts of a wide range of financial vehicles from savings/checking, bonds, efts, stocks, mutual funds, angel investing, crowd investing, real estate and crypto.

Investing for Impact & Returns

Why fees are not your friend (really)? Avoid high fees, radically reduce your investment expenses while Growing your Impact &amp; Returns. Be an advocate for sustainable financial options both personally and organizational level.

Fees Definitely Aren't Your Friend

It is dangerous to put all your eggs in one basket. The same is true for your money.﻿Why diversifying for impact &amp; growth is key. Wind, solar, community banking, Bcorps, ETFs, Community Bonds, Angel Investing, Real Estate - find the right choices for you.

Diversification for Impact

Working together and individually build a portfolio to start using your money for impact in the short and long-term. Decide if DIY, robo-advisors and/or professionals are the right choice for you and how to find ethical and affordable options. Learn how invest/track your money as well as how often to rebalance.

Investing Is a Marathon Not a Sprint

Course Outline

Feb 28- March 27

Plan to set aside up to 2 hours a week to work on your own, review course materials and start mapping out your investing goals. In addition to dedicate to build an actionable portfolio for impact.

Money & Impact Projects

Open Office Hours (optional)

You have money to save &amp; invest for impact and returns.

You want to ensure you aren't paying excessively high fees for often bad products.

You want to spot greenwashing and leverage your money for impact.

Explore why it is essential for you to become money literate &amp; the range of options to place your money that works for you, people and the planet.

Stop Avoiding Money - Engage for Impact

Be prepared to spot &amp; avoid greenwashing. While there are no 100% perfect money options, ensure your money choices aren't actively destroying the planet &amp; harming people. Build the confidence to make financial decisions advancing positive change in the world.

Don't be a part of Greenwashing

Explore a range of investing resources, communities, podcasts, financial advising tools (including robo-advisors) to make you even smarter about money &amp; impact. We will also dive into the pros and cons of AI tools for investing.

Get the Tools & Resources

Learn how completely unnecessary fees hurt your returns. Many "green" investing options unfortunately charge high fees for no extra benefit. Be informed to make smart sustainable + low cost money choices and likely save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year.

Reduce Fees & Increase Your Returns

Build an actionable plan to align your money with your personal and impact goals. Decide how often to check on your your money + and make decisions based on your long-term goals. Avoid common mistakes such as timing the market, rapid trading or emotional money decisions.

Build The Right Portfolio for You

Do you want to set it and forget it or be active investor? Get the tools and guidance to build the right sustainable options for you.

Allocate Your Time More Wisely

Be part of one of the world's leading platforms connecting changemakers to impact career opps, upskilling, finance for good and more. Plus, we have weekly drop in office hours, monthly workshops and much more.

One Year Membership in the PCDN Career Campus

Align your money with your values. Save & invest your money for impact & returns.  Build a planet positive portfolio.
 