AI Fluency for nonprofits

This course helps nonprofit staff in fundraising, communications, program delivery, operations, and leadership build practical AI collaboration skills through the 4D Framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, and Diligence). Participants will explore how the framework applies to common nonprofit tasks and what it means to thoughtfully implement AI across a mission-driven organization. Nonprofit professionals are uniquely positioned to leverage AI for social good, but only if they can approach it intentionally, with resilience and clear purpose. This course is built for the realities of nonprofit work, where limited resources, multiple stakeholder accountabilities, and mission alignment create unique considerations for AI collaboration. Developed through a partnership between Anthropic and GivingTuesday, the course draws on research with nonprofit professionals about their actual needs, concerns, and aspirations for AI adoption. By the end, participants will have a practical foundation for using AI to extend their impact while staying grounded in the values that drive their work. Recommended prerequisites: Completion of AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations is recommended for deeper understanding. Learners should have access to an AI chat tool for hands-on practice. Examples use Claude.ai, but any chatbot will work.