Never used AI before? You’re in the right place. This hub gives nonprofit leaders, HR professionals, fundraisers, and career seekers a friendly on-ramp to AI—start with plain-language explanations, free tool setup guides, and your first hands-on exercises, no technical background required.
Recommended first step: What is AI? — Read this first for a clear, jargon-free explanation of what AI is and why it matters for your work.
Your First Steps
Start here to understand what AI is, where to access it, and how to try it for the first time.
- What is AI? — Plain-language explanation of how AI works—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot—and why it’s relevant for nonprofits and HR teams. 10 min read · Beginner · Outcome: A clear mental model of AI before you open any tool.
- Get Started — Your on-ramp to AI: what to expect, which tools to try first, and how to access them for free. 15 min read · Beginner · Outcome: Ready to open and use an AI tool for the first time.
- Glossary — Look up any AI term you encounter in plain English—from LLMs to machine learning to ethical AI. Reference · All levels · Outcome: Confidence when reading or talking about AI.
- How We Use AI at achievewith.ai — See a real, transparent example of how AI is used to create learning content—a useful model for your own work. 10 min read · All levels · Outcome: A practical reference for responsible AI use.
Set Up Your First AI Tool
Get hands-on with ChatGPT in under 20 minutes—no account needed to follow along.
- About ChatGPT and Setup — Step-by-step guide to creating a free account, navigating the interface, and starting your first conversation. 20 min · Beginner · Outcome: ChatGPT account set up and first message sent.
- Workshop: Getting Started with Prompts — A structured introduction to writing your first AI questions, with live practice examples built in. 90 min · Beginner · Outcome: Confident use of AI tools from day one, with an understanding of responsible AI.
Build Your Foundation
Once you’ve explored the basics, try this team icebreaker to explore AI together in a group setting.
- Visionaries of Positive Change – Icebreaker — A welcoming group activity that helps teams share stories and connect AI to your real mission. 10–15 min · All levels · Outcome: Team alignment and a shared starting point for exploring AI together.
Explore More
- AI Fundamentals — Go deeper on key concepts, prompt skills, and practical exercises once you’ve covered the basics.
- Live Workshops & Activities — Join a free facilitated AI session with others at the same starting point.