Practical AI for Nonprofits
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
It's a hands-on course that empowers nonprofit professionals to use AI tools to increase impact, raise more funds, and save time.
Practical AI for Nonprofits
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
It's a hands-on course that empowers nonprofit professionals to use AI tools to increase impact, raise more funds, and save time.
Course overview
Describe the transformation students will have in your course
By the end of this course, students will transform from feeling overwhelmed or unsure about AI to becoming confident, capable nonprofit professionals who can strategically apply AI tools to boost fundraising, streamline operations, and demonstrate impact. They'll walk away with practical skills, ready-to-use assets, and an action plan to lead AI adoption in their organizations with clarity and purpose.
Who is this course for
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This course is for nonprofit professionals, leaders, fundraisers, and program managers
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This course will equip you with practical, easy-to-implement AI skills tailored to the nonprofit world.
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Use AI to save time, raise more funds, and increase their organization’s impact—without needing a technical background.
What you’ll get out of this course
Why AI matters for nonprofits
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Nonprofit Marketing with AI
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Smarter Nonprofit Operations: Less Busywork, More Impact
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Boosting Fundraising with AI
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.Build Better Programs, Measure What Matters—Using AI
Hands on AI tool kit for daily use
Avoid AI Pitfalls: AI Ethics & Responsibility in Nonprofit
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Niharika Srivastav & Sanjay Saxena in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Practical AI for Nonprofits
Course syllabus
5 live sessions • 8 lessons • 6 projects
Week 1
Module 1: Why AI Matters for Nonprofits
Jun
18
Session 1
Week 2
Module 2: Nonprofit Marketing with AI
Module 3: Boosting Fundraising with AI
Jun
25
Session 2
Week 3
Module 4: Smarter Nonprofit Operations
Module 5: Build Better Programs & Measure What Matters
Jul
2
Session 3
Week 4
Module 6: Hands-On AI Toolkit for Daily Use
Module 7: Avoid AI Pitfalls – Ethics & Responsibility
Jul
9
Week 4
Post-course
Coaching Session
Review 90-Day AI Action Plan
Jul
25
Bonus Session
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Meet your instructor
Niharika Srivastav
Niharika Srivastav is the Managing Director of Drishtee Foundation, a global nonprofit dedicated to the economic empowerment of marginalized rural women. She holds a degree from Delhi College of Engineering, an MBA from the Delhi School of Economics, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University.
With over 25 years of experience, Niharika is a seasoned leader in nonprofit management, cybersecurity, AI leadership, project and portfolio delivery, customer success, marketing, and sales. She also serves on the board of the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI), Silicon Valley Chapter.
Sanjay Saxena
CISSP, PMP, and Harvard Alumnus is the founder of CyberEdx, a platform focused on simplifying technology for non-techies. He pursued Engineering from SATI India and Post-Graduation from Harvard Business School. Sanjay has 25+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, program delivery, security, AI, sales, and marketing. He hosts radio shows on technology.
Join an upcoming cohort
Practical AI for Nonprofits
Change Makers Cohort 1
$499
Dates
Payment Deadline
Course schedule
2-4 hours per week
Wednesdays
4:00 - 5:30 PM PST
Weekly projects
1 hour per week
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Whitepaper : What Can AI Do for My Nonprofit—Right Now?
This practical, jargon-free whitepaper is designed for nonprofit leaders, program managers, and fundraisers who want real answers—not hype—about how AI can help them today. Inside, you'll find a clear breakdown of how AI is already being used by nonprofits to boost fundraising, streamline operations, improve storytelling, and drive impact—all on a budget.
It includes:
- 3 real-world use cases of AI in nonprofit work
- A curated list of top AI tools for communications, automation, and analytics
- Simple prompts you can copy/paste to get started with
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Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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Join an upcoming cohort
Practical AI for Nonprofits
Change Makers Cohort 1
$499
Dates
Payment Deadline