Not sure where to start with AI — or whether the tool you're using is even the right one? This 90-minute introductory workshop cuts through the noise and gives you a practical foundation for understanding how today's most widely used AI tools work, where they fall short, and how nonprofits can use them responsibly.

Facilitator Chris Baker of Align & Innovate, LLC will walk you through the current AI landscape — comparing ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, breaking down what each platform is built for, and helping you figure out which one fits your work. You'll also learn why AI "hallucinates" (and yes, it's as problematic as it sounds) and how simple foundational documents can dramatically reduce errors and keep your outputs on-brand and on-mission.

What you'll walk away with:

• A working understanding of the major AI platforms and how they differ
• Practical strategies for reducing AI errors in your day-to-day work
• Nonprofit-specific use cases, ethical considerations, and policy guardrails your organization should have in place
• Space to ask your real questions during open Q&A