Remote AI Curriculum for Nonprofits: Implementing and Personalizing AI Agents

Overview
This curriculum is designed for nonprofit organizations to learn, via Zoom and hands-on tools like Jotform, how to implement and tailor AI agents for their unique needs. The approach emphasizes responsible AI adoption, ethical practices, and practical skills for everyday nonprofit tasks.

Core Curriculum Structure

• Weekly Zoom sessions with live screen sharing and Q&A

• Interactive assignments using Jotform and other AI tools

• Step-by-step guides for building and customizing AI agents for nonprofit tasks

Key Topics and AI Agents Covered

• Introduction to AI for Nonprofits

  • What AI can do for nonprofits: automation, analytics, engagement46

  • Overview of responsible AI use: ethics, privacy, transparency1357

• AI Agent Use Cases for Nonprofits

  • Donor outreach and engagement

  • Volunteer recruitment and management

  • Grant writing assistance

  • Social media and content creation

  • Event planning and follow-up

  • Data analysis and reporting

  • Personalized communications

  • Program impact measurement

• Building Your First AI Agent

  • Using Jotform and AI tools to automate donor outreach

  • Setting up chatbots for donor FAQs and engagement

  • Integrating AI with your CRM or email system

• Personalizing AI Agents

  • Training AI on your nonprofit’s mission, tone, and goals by uploading annual reports, past appeals, and newsletters8

  • Adjusting AI outputs for your audience and brand

• Ethical and Responsible AI Practices

  • Creating an AI usage policy: privacy, data ethics, inclusiveness, accountability, transparency1357

  • Regular audits and bias checks

  • Human oversight and decision-making

• Ongoing Improvement

  • Collecting feedback from staff and stakeholders

  • Updating AI agents as your organization evolves

Sample Weekly Breakdown

Week Topic Tools Used Outcome 1 AI Basics & Responsible Use Zoom, Jotform Understand AI and set ethical guidelines 2 Donor Outreach Agent Jotform, Chatbot AI Build and deploy a donor chatbot 3 Content Creation & Personalization AI Writing Tools Automate newsletters and appeals 4 Data Analysis & Reporting AI Analytics Tools Generate impact reports automatically 5 Customizing AI Agents for Your Org Jotform, CRM, AI Train AI on your mission and tone 6 Review, Audit, and Next Steps All Policy review and continuous learning

Best Practices for Implementation

• Define clear objectives for each AI agent and task6

• Involve a diverse team for input and oversight6

• Maintain transparency with your community and stakeholders135

• Regularly review and update your AI policies and tools78

Conclusion
This curriculum empowers nonprofits to confidently implement, personalize, and govern AI agents for key organizational tasks, ensuring alignment with their mission and values while maximizing impact.