AI for Operations: Do More With the Team You Have
You didn't get into nonprofit work to spend Friday afternoon formatting a board report. But here you are.
This session is for everyone keeping the organization running behind the scenes — and it's about using AI to reclaim the time that disappears into operational work so you can spend it on what actually moves your mission forward.
We'll work primarily in Claude, and also go deeper into NotebookLM — specifically how to use its audio overview feature to create board briefing podcasts and build a searchable institutional memory from years of meeting minutes, reports, and plans. We'll also spend time on knowing when AI got it wrong before it goes to your board or your team.
YOU'LL LEAVE WITH:
AI-assisted templates for board reports, agendas, and staff updates
A repeatable process for turning raw information into board-ready documents in minutes
Confidence knowing when to trust AI output and when to push back
BEST FOR: Executive Directors, Operations Staff, Program Managers, Board Liaisons — anyone keeping the organization running behind the scenes
LEVEL: Beyond Beginner — no specific tools required beforehand. Bring a real operational challenge if you have one.