Generative AI for Nonprofits: An Introduction

Wednesday, December 9, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations communicate, analyze information, and deliver programs, yet small and mission-driven teams often wonder where to begin, what tools to trust, and how to use them responsibly.

Join the Adirondack Nonprofit Network for an approachable, practical session designed specifically for nonprofit professionals, leaders, and board members. Led by Don Matteson, Chief Program Officer at The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, this session cuts through the technical jargon and hype to explore how generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot) can serve as everyday capacity builders for your team. Don will also address the environmental impacts, employment impacts, and internet biases inherent in the technology.

Whether you are completely new to AI or already experimenting with prompts, you will walk away with ideas to streamline your work while keeping community trust and ethics front and center.

About the Presenter
Don Matteson serves as the Chief Program Officer at The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, where he oversees grantmaking and community partnership strategies across Western New York and Eastern Massachusetts. A recognized voice in nonprofit capacity building, digital equity, and Results-Based Accountability (RBA), Don frequently facilitates workshops on practical technology adoption, helping social sector leaders harness emerging tools like generative AI thoughtfully, securely, and effectively.