Led by AI experts and MCed by Darian Rodriguez Heyman, the bestselling author of the new book, AI for Nonprofits, AI4NP Learning Labs are one-day, hands-on interactive workshops designed to help nonprofit and foundation professionals, consultants, and other changemakers harness the power of human-centered artificial intelligence—ethically, strategically, and effectively—to unlock AI’s potential for good.

Co-hosted by Thrive Alliance, JobTrain, and Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN), this Learning Lab will convene mission-led leaders from across the San Francisco Bay Area. Each delegate will enjoy a full day of practical, tactical tips and tools plus networking opportunities, receive a complimentary boxed lunch, and take home a discounted, signed copy of AI for Nonprofits.

PLUS, meet our AI Genius Bar team. Share a project idea, tool need, or communications challenge — and our experts will work behind the scenes throughout the day to build custom solutions just for you.

For Thrive members, please use the promo code THRIVE10 to receive a 10% discount.

Silicon Valley Learning Lab Program:

• 11:30 AM – Registration, Lunch & Genius Bar Kickoff
  Grab a boxed lunch, connect with peers, and meet our AI Genius Bar team. Share a project idea, desired tool, or communications challenge — and our experts will work behind the scenes throughout the day to build custom solutions just for you!
• 12:00 – Opening Remarks, Darian Rodriguez Heyman & Co-hosts
• 12:15 – Workshop: An Intro to AI for Good, Darian Rodriguez Heyman
• 1:00 –  Keynote: Beyond AI Resistance — Human-Centered Adoption Strategy for Nonprofits, Beth Kanter
• 1:45 – Break
• 2:00 –  Executive Roundtable: Solutions Salon, Moderated by Darian Rodriguez Heyman
• 2:55 – Workshop: Beyond ChatGPT — Practical AI Tools That Transform Fundraising, Gayle Roberts, CFRM
• 3:40 – Genius Bar Reveal
   Our Genius Bar experts return to the stage to present the tools, templates, and assets they built during the day — giving you a firsthand look at what’s possible when AI meets nonprofit needs.
• 4:00 PM – Closing & Farewell