What we'll cover:

Learn the basics of automation and automated workflows incorporating AI
Develop your own custom automation using Zapier (free!) connected to one or more of your everyday tools (email, newsletter, spreadsheet, Google Drive/OneDrive, CRM, Slack)
Learn about "vibe coding" and "no code" AI and see how to create a simple impact tracker for your nonprofit
Learn from AI and automation leader Katie Mercer with Blue Engine Collaborative (see Katie's bio below)
Share ideas and challenges with local nonprofit peers

What you’ll get:

✅ Hands-on training with Katie Mercer of Blue Engine Collaborative

✅ A deeper understanding of what automation is and real-time experience creating your own automated workflow

✅ An introduction to "no code" AI and "vibe coding" and a demo showing how to use them

✅ Real-time practice on your own laptop with your own challenges

✅ Coffee + snacks provided by our sponsors

IMPORTANT! Before you arrive:

❗Set up a free Zapier account (www.zapier.com). Log in and be ready to use it in the session (if you are unfamiliar with Zapier, don't worry! We'll walk you through it step by step).

🔐 Log in to one or more of your everyday work tools (email client, newsletter provider, Google Drive or OneDrive, a simple spreadsheet in your shared drive, your CRM, Slack or Teams).

What to bring:

💻 Your laptop (and charger!)
🍎 A project idea or a challenge you'd like to work on
🧠 An open mind

AI for Lafayette Nonprofits - AI Automation, No Code & Vibe Coding

Nonprofit Accelerator Series