Webinars recorded on 05.01 and 06.03.25
Description:
With the advent of so many AI tools, the process of developing and writing grant proposals is undergoing a transformative shift. These tools promise to streamline tasks, potentially enabling your organization to apply for more grants and secure greater funding.
But the sheer volume and complexity of available AI technologies can be daunting, leaving many grant professionals feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where to begin.
During this interactive two-part workshop series, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will demonstrate the use of AI in developing grant proposals so you can unlock its full potential.
AI 101: A Beginner's Workshop for Grant Professionals
This workshop is the perfect starting point for those new to the world of AI. You’ll develop a solid foundation for using AI tools so you’re confident using them to save time and streamline your nonprofit work.
You’ll learn:
- the AI tools to consider, along with their strengths and weaknesses;
- when to upgrade to paid tools;
- how to set up an account and communicate effectively with ChatGPT;
- how to maintain privacy when using AI;
- the first prompts to use when getting started;
- how to edit grant proposals using AI;
- how to upload and interact with templates and source materials;
- how to create first drafts of proposals tailored to your organization; and,
- a roadmap to follow in order to develop experience using AI.
AI 201: Advanced Strategies for Grant Professionals
The second workshop will dive deeper into the strategic use of AI in crafting effective proposals.
You’ll learn:
- a roadmap to follow in order to further develop experience using AI;
- how to experiment with role-playing scenarios;
- how to determine which AI tools are the best fit for your organization;
- how to build and interact with custom GPTs; and,
- how to use advanced features such as projects and deep research effectively.
Through practical demonstrations and hands-on guidance, you'll acquire the skills needed to enhance your grantwriting using AI.
Who should attend:
This workshop series is ideal for nonprofit professionals looking to harness AI in their work. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to advance your grantwriting capabilities, you’ll leave with valuable insights and skills to harness AI in your grantseeking journey.
After each workshop, you’ll receive:
- slides and handouts; and,
- a link to the webinar recording.
Alice Ruhnke
Alice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal, state, and private grantmakers, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director, and Founder of The Grant Advantage, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she's worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development, community change models, service projects, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4,000 individuals positively impact their communities. Alice earned the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential in 2025, a distinguished certification that recognizes expertise in grantsmanship through a rigorous, experience-based examination.
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