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AI Basics for Nonprofit Professionals: Practical Tools, Real Impact
Join us on Tuesday, July 28, for a virtual Lunch & Learn about AI Basics for Nonprofit Professionals featuring Addie Achan, founder and principal investigator of The Kaleidoscope Project.
Nonprofit professionals often spend too much time on repetitive tasks that could be easily solved with AI. In this course, you’ll learn beginner-friendly ways on how you and your nonprofit can use AI to free up time so spend more time doing impact work that requires human touch.
You’ll get an overview of what AI tools are out there, map core AI capabilities to real tasks, and get prompt patterns that produce structured, reviewable outputs. You’ll learn how to connect those patterns to your data and context to tailor responses to your voice and context.
Finally, you’ll learn a guardrails-first approach to responsible AI adoption, so you know where AI fits, what to try first, and how to keep people and equity at the center.
You’ll leave with durable mental models, easy-to-replicate templates, and practical checklists to set you up to become a safe and efficient AI power user.
Topics include:
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Understanding today's AI tools and capabilities
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Practical nonprofit use cases and applications
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Prompting techniques that produce useful, structured results
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Tailoring AI outputs to your organization's voice and needs
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Responsible AI adoption and ethical considerations
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Templates, checklists, and frameworks you can use immediately
ABOUT ADDIE:
Addie Achan is the founder and principal investigator of The Kaleidoscope Project, a nonprofit dedicated to open-sourcing and derisking the "AI for Good" movement through projects at organizations such as The Aspen Institute, the UN, and major philanthropies.
Previously, she was the AI lead at Fast Forward, a tech nonprofit accelerator, where she advised 100+ tech nonprofits on using AI. She was also formerly an AI engineer at Google.org, where she deployed AI applications to assist youth at The Trevor Project.
She holds an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington.
To purchase tickets visit https://AI-Basics-For-Nonprofits.eventbrite.com.
If you have questions or need additional information, please email us at afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
Understanding Pennsylvania’s EITC Program: Turning Tax Dollars into K–12 Scholarships
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, for an overview on Pennsylvania's EITC program and how you can turn tax dollars into K-12 scholarships presented by Bridget Chomko, Development Manager at BLOCS in Scranton, PA.
The event will be held at Coffee Inclusive, located at 350 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 12, in Pittston, PA. Join us for networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the program will follow from 12-1 p.m. The event is free for AFP NEPA members and just $10 for non-members.
Feel free to come early if you plan to grab lunch and/or beverages.
The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows businesses and individuals to redirect their state tax liability to support K–12 education through scholarship funding, rather than sending those dollars to Harrisburg.
This session introduces EITC in clear, plain language for fundraisers who may be unfamiliar with tax credit programs. Attendees will learn how EITC works, who qualifies, and why it has become a powerful and often underutilized tool for increasing charitable impact without increasing donor cost.
The presentation also highlights BLOCS (Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools), a nonprofit scholarship organization that facilitates EITC contributions and distributes those funds as need-based scholarships to K–12 tuition-based schools, helping families right here in NEPA access quality education while ensuring compliance and transparency.
Designed for fundraising professionals, this session explores how tax credits intersect with philanthropy and how nonprofits can responsibly incorporate EITC into a broader development strategy to maximize donor impact and community benefit.
To purchase tickets visit https://EITC.eventbrite.com.
If you have questions or need additional information, please email us at afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
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Virtual Lunch & Learn:
The Benefits and Strategy Behind Giving Days
Join us online on Wednesday, February 18, at 12 p.m. to learn all about the benefits and strategies behind Giving Days from Danielle Stella Evans.
Danielle is a philanthropic strategy advisor with over a decade of experience partnering with higher education and nonprofit organizations. She has supported hundreds of Giving Days and helps organizations design compelling giving events that strengthen and sustain year-round fundraising success.
She recently launched her own consulting practice, partnering with nonprofits to assess fundraising operations and deliver in-depth strategy around revenue growth, giving events, donor prospecting, stewardship, and long-term sustainability.
The event is free but registration is required.
To register, visit: https://GivingDays.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions, email us at afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
From Strategy to Content: Building Your 30-Day Social Media Plan
August 27 at Clubhouse 315
Need help with social media strategy? Join us for the From Strategy to Content: Building Your 30-Day Social Media Plan workshop.
The event will be held on Wednesday, August 27, from 4-6 p.m. at Clubhouse 315, 1492 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. The presentation will be from 4-5 p.m., followed by a networking Happy Hour/golf simulator!
This hands-on workshop will help nonprofit leaders build a 30-day content plan using simple tools and proven tactics. Learn key strategies, map out upcoming campaigns, and leave with a repeatable framework.
The workshop will be led by Maegan Zielinski, MPH, owner of Renaissance Strategy Solutions.
Cost is $25 for AFP members and $30 for non-members.
To register, visit: https://social-media-plan.eventbrite.com.
If you have any questions, email us at afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
Financial Planning for Nonprofit Professionals
Have you ever wanted to learn about financial planning but weren’t sure where to start? Have you ever thought “I don’t make enough to work with an Advisor”?
Join us on Tuesday, July 29, at noon for a virtual Lunch & Learn with Joe Enten, a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, and get the answers to all of your questions.
This session will focus on tangible pieces of advice you can take as a nonprofit professional. We will look at workplace benefits, investments, insurance and retirement planning.
The session is free but reservations are required. Please RSVP by emailing afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
ABOUT JOE ENTEN:
For nearly 20 years Joe worked in the nonprofit field for a variety of different organizations including a homeless shelter, community organization, development consulting group and as a regional Donor Advised Fund expert with the National Philanthropic Trust.
His practice focuses on assisting young families and specifically those working in the nonprofit sector like he did for almost two decades.
When he is not meeting with clients Joe is the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for the city of Scranton. In this role he helps shape pedestrian and business focused policies.
At home Joe and his wife, Kate are busy chasing their son Anders (3), dog Benny (9) and cat Keak the Sneak (12). He also likes to garden, ride his e-bike (850 miles on the odometer!) and watch the NBA.
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Strategic Planning Lunch & Learn May 15
Do you want to learn more about strategic planning? Join us for our next Lunch & Learn on Thursday, May 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Penn State Scranton's Dawson Building Room 10, located at 120 Ridgeview Drive in Dunmore.
Our featured presenter is Paul Clifford, Vice President and Senior Consultant at Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting. During the presentation, Paul will discuss the 7 I's of Advancement.
Paul is a seasoned leader in alumni relations with almost three decades of experience. Prior to joining CMAC, he served as the CEO of the Penn State Alumni Association and Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations from 2016 to 2024.
The cost is $25 for AFP NEPA members and $30 for non-members.
Tickets are on sale now at https://strategic-planning-lunch-learn.eventbrite.com.
PA DCED Tax Credit Programs 101 Lunch & Learn April 14
Join us on Monday, April 14, at The Cafe, 1120 PA 315 in Plains, for our AFP Lunch & Learn session about two Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Tax Credit Programs.
The educational session is designed for those exploring tax credits or who have basic tax credit knowledge. During the program, you'll learn more about the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).
You'll walk away with an overview about the purpose, eligibility criteria, and benefits of these tax credit programs; step-by-step guidance on how to apply for both programs; and tips and ideas for engaging businesses in your fundraising efforts using these tax credits.
This session is ideal for nonprofit organizations that are not familiar with the tax credit programs and are seeking to explore new ways to generate funding. Whether you are just starting to consider these opportunities or want to ensure you're maximizing available resources, this is the perfect introduction for your team.
The program will be co-presented by Lindsay Landis (Community Impact Director at the Luzerne Foundation) and Alison Woody (Associate Director of Grant Writing at Food Allergy Research and Education).
The event begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation and lunch follow at noon.
RSVP by Thursday, April 10 by visiting https://afpnepa-tax-credit.eventbrite.com.
Join Us for Coffee and Conversation
on March 21 at PA Inclusive
Join us for coffee and networking on Friday, March 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Coffee Inclusive, 350 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 12, in Pittston.
Grab your favorite beverage from the menu and start your morning off with a relaxed networking session with fellow fundraisers.
To register, please email AFPNortheasternPA@gmail.com.
