The AI Advantage: Simple Systems to Build and Use Custom AI Assistants for Grantwriting, Marketing, and Fundraising

Nonprofits are overwhelmed by the promise of AI, yet under-equipped to use it with confidence. With hundreds of tools, technical jargon, and fear of getting it “wrong,” many organizations either avoid AI altogether or use it in scattered, surface-level ways.

This session changes that.

In The AI Advantage, Dr. Victoria Boyd demystifies AI with a step-by-step system that empowers nonprofit teams to build and deploy their own Custom AI Assistants, tools that speak your mission, write your copy, and work alongside you to save time, increase output, and amplify your impact.

Whether you're applying for grants, creating marketing campaigns, or drafting donor appeals, you'll walk away with a practical framework and real examples you can use immediately, no tech degree required.

This session is perfect for:

• Nonprofit founders and executive directors
• Marketing and communications staff
• Development teams and grantwriters
• Anyone looking to streamline content-heavy tasks with ethical AI

You’ll Learn How To:

• Build a reusable AI Assistant with the four core components: Description, Instructions, Conversation Starters, and File Uploads
• Customize assistants for common nonprofit needs like grantwriting, social media content, and donor outreach
• Confidently integrate AI into your daily workflows, without losing your mission-driven voice
• Use a downloadable worksheet to start building your first assistant before the session ends