AI for Metro Detroit Nonprofits // AI for Good

What it is: A hands-on workshop to help Metro-Detroit nonprofits better understand and unlock AI tools.

Why it matters: Metro-Detroit nonprofits have a outsized impact on education, housing, workforce development, health and the arts but their staff and leadership are often stretched thin. AI can help — if you know how to use it safely, how to "prompt" effectively, and which tools to use for which tasks. This 2.5-hour workshop is designed for nonprofit staff new to AI who are interested in learning how to harness the power of AI safely to supercharge your mission.

What you’ll learn:

• How to navigate AI safety and data security
• How to use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude
• How to simplify fundraising and storytelling with tools like Gamma & VO
• How to manage admin and grant work using smart AI tools
• Real-world use cases you can implement during and after the workshop

What you’ll get:

✅ Hands-on training with AI-for-Good leader Patrick M. Young
✅ Exposure to tools you can optimize for nonprofit work
✅ Real-time practice on your own laptop with your own challenges
✅ Lunch generously provided by

What to bring:

💻 Your laptop
❓A problem, question or project you'd like to work on
🧠 An open mind

When:
🗓️ Friday, August 21, 2026
🤝 Networking: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
🕘 Workshop: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Where:
📍 The Anchor, Multipurpose Room

Who should attend:
Nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, comms teams, grant writers and anyone ready to make AI work for their mission.

About our trainer Patrick M. Young:
National AI-for-impact leader and expert in applying artificial intelligence for social good, Patrick brings extensive experience helping nonprofits harness technology for greater impact.

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Patrick M. Young is a nationally recognized workforce development and economic empowerment leader, serving as National Vice President of Workforce & Economic Development for Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), where he supports workforce, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility initiatives across more than 30 states.

A leading voice on the responsible use of artificial intelligence for social impact, Patrick has trained nonprofit leaders, community organizations, workforce practitioners, and justice-focused agencies on leveraging AI to increase efficiency, strengthen fundraising, improve storytelling, and expand mission-driven impact.

Patrick is an Anthropic Certified AI Practitioner, has completed AI Fluency certification training, and serves as a Base44 Ambassador, helping organizations explore emerging AI technologies and practical implementation strategies. He is also an instructor with Georgetown University's New Strategies Program, where he teaches nonprofit leaders how to responsibly adopt AI tools to advance their missions.

As a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Fellow and founder of multiple national initiatives focused on economic empowerment and community impact, Patrick brings a unique blend of technology, leadership, and real-world nonprofit experience to every training.

Hands-on training with nationally recognized AI-for-Impact leader Patrick M. Young
Practical guidance from an Anthropic Certified AI Practitioner and Base44 Ambassador
Exposure to leading AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Gamma, VO, and other productivity platforms
Real-time coaching on your own projects, challenges, and organizational goals
Actionable strategies you can implement immediately within your nonprofit

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate. Nonprofits that learn to leverage AI responsibly can save time, strengthen fundraising efforts, create better content, improve program delivery, and free up staff capacity to focus on what matters most: mission and impact.

This workshop is designed to move beyond theory and provide practical, hands-on experience that participants can begin using the same day.

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Additional Credentials

• Anthropic Certified AI Practitioner
• AI Fluency Certified
• Base44 Ambassador
• Georgetown University New Strategies Rising Instructor, AI for Nonprofits
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Fellow
• Institute for the Future Foresight Essentials Fellow