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Jul 13

Summer Series: Practical AI Skills for Today's Fundraiser

📅 Monday, July 13 | 9:30am – 1:30 PM
📍 BP Energy Center | Birch Room

Artificial intelligence is changing the way nonprofits communicate, create content, and engage donors. Knowing where to start can be challenging. Join AFP Alaska Chapter for a practical, hands-on workshop designed for fundraisers at all experience levels. Explore today's AI landscape, learn about commonly used tools, discover real-world fundraising applications, and gain skills you can immediately apply to your work. Bring your laptop and leave with greater confidence in sessions designed to give you practical resouces.

BP Energy Center
1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Monday, July 13, 2026
09:30am - 01:30pm

$100.00 - $150.00

Our presenters will provide a practical, big-picture overview of today's AI landscape before diving into real-world applications for fundraising, communications, donor engagement, events, stewardship, and day-to-day nonprofit operations. Through demonstrations, discussion, and examples, you'll explore how AI can help you work more efficiently while maintaining the authenticity and human connection that drive successful fundraising.


Topics will include:

  • Understanding the current AI landscape and commonly used tools
  • Practical applications for fundraising and nonprofit work
  • Identifying opportunities and limitations of AI tools
  • Integrating AI into your workflow responsibly and effectively


Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop and participate in discussions throughout the program.

Whether your goal is to save time, improve your communications, increase productivity, or simply understand what everyone is talking about when they mention AI, you'll leave with practical knowledge, useful resources, and greater confidence in applying these tools to your work.


Who should attend?

Fundraisers, development professionals, nonprofit leaders, communicators, grant writers, and anyone interested in learning how AI can support nonprofit missions and fundraising success.


Presenters:

  • Shelly Thomas, PE, MBA
  • Kyle Easterly
  • Blythe Easterly