How to boost your nonprofit goals by training your team to use AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the ability to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and innovation for both individuals and organizations. For nonprofits, it can be a transformative force, serving as a catalyst for increasing impact and optimizing operations. By integrating AI, nonprofits can allocate resources more effectively, engage donors on a personal level, and deliver services more efficiently, thereby amplifying their influence in the communities they serve. 

To support your nonprofit's mission and boost productivity throughout your organization, we’ve partnered with TechSoup to create the Microsoft Digital Skills Center for Nonprofits. From microlearning videos to full learning paths, these skilling resources will meet your team where they are with skills for every role and level.  

Microlearning videos - get quick tips

TechSoup’s microlearning videos are each 1-2 minutes, making them the perfect bite-sized information to throw into a team meeting for a little knowledge boost or tag onto a weekly email. Here are a few favorites to try out:  

• Organize your day with Viva Insights in Outlook 
• How to use Copilot and the (new) Microsoft Loop note taking capabilities in Teams to supercharge your meetings 

Webinars - learn a topic from a trainer 

TechSoup’s webinars are each one hour. They work well as assigned individual training, pre-work for a team meeting, or even to watch as a team with discussion about how the knowledge can be implemented. AI for Nonprofits: what you need to know is a great starting point.  

Guides – form your team’s plan for using AI responsibly  

The TechSoup team has created guides to help you navigate daunting elements of AI integration. These guides provide a thorough overview of a given topic and can be downloaded and referenced daily as you and your team integrate AI into your organization’s processes. This guide about AI use policies is a great one to reference as a nonprofit leader.  

Learning tracks – go deeper 

For deeper learning, consider investing in learning tracks, key courses for your staff to leverage on your AI journey. Learning tracks are live, trainer-led, and designed to get your whole staff ready for AI. Learn more about learning tracks on the TechSoup website.  

Additional skilling resources from the Microsoft Philanthropies team:  

• Not sure where to start? Try the Digital Skills Compass for personalized training recommendations
• Visit our Nonprofit Training and Resources webpage for additional skilling specific to nonprofit professionals
• For a comprehensive overview of the skilling resources available, visit the Digital Skills Resource Hub 
• Microsoft supports a community of nonprofit professionals, like you, who are embarking on a new AI journey. Join our free Nonprofit Community today.