Introducing 'AI Fluency for Nonprofits': A Free AI Literacy Course for NPO Staff

We introduce "AI Fluency for Nonprofits," a free online course for nonprofit professionals co-developed by the AI company Anthropic and the international giving movement GivingTuesday.

Course Overview

This course is an AI literacy program designed for individuals engaged in various nonprofit functions, including fundraising, communications, program management, and leadership.

The 4D Framework

Through the course's central "4D Framework," participants can progressively develop collaborative skills for working with AI.

• Delegate — Identifying tasks that can be entrusted to AI
• Describe — Crafting effective instructions for AI
• Judge — Evaluating and refining AI outputs
• Diligence — Ethical and responsible use of AI

Key Details

• Cost: Free
• Language: English (Japanese version not yet available)
• Format: Online (self-paced)
• Prerequisite: Completion of the "AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations" course is recommended
• Requirements: Access to an AI chat tool (e.g., Claude.ai)

A note on language: This course is currently offered in English only. However, participants can use AI chat tools as translation aids while studying. The framework itself is straightforward in structure, making the core concepts accessible even for those less familiar with English.

The Significance of AI Adoption for Nonprofits

For nonprofit organizations (NPO) that address social challenges with limited resources, appropriate AI adoption can contribute not only to operational efficiency but also to maximizing social impact. This course has been designed around the specific needs and concerns of nonprofits, offering learning that is directly applicable to practice.

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AI Fluency for Nonprofits (Anthropic Skilljar)

ISVD will continue to introduce learning resources useful for nonprofits and social enterprises.