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From Curious to Competence
in 12 Weeks!
The first applied credential designed specifically for
Nonprofit Organizational Leaders
to master AI strategy, governance, and operations.
Solving The Sector's Core Challenges
Investing in Strategic and Operational Capacity to Deliver:
More Time
The Pain: 40% of leadership time is lost to administrivia.
The Gain: Audit data structure to automate daily processes. Reclaim 15+ hours/week for mission impact.
More Funds
The Pain: Increased competition for limited funds.
The Gain: Use AI to analyze donor sentiment and draft winning proposals. Higher ROI on development efforts.
More Impact
The Pain: Staff are exhausted and need more support.
The Gain: Improve capacity to measure & communicate success. Investing in staff skills mitigates burnout.
The "Readiness Gap"
While belief in AI's potential is nearly universal, actual implementation capability is dangerously low.
This gap represents a systemic risk. Without upskilling, organizations face operational obsolescence.
The Human Cost
“82% of leaders identify AI skills as a critical priority for resilience, yet 60% of staff feel unsupported in learning them.”
— Microsoft Work Trend Index (2025)A framework designed for executive leaders
Three building blocks of mastery designed to bridge the gap.
Content
Practice with the latest LLM models and explore agentic solutions.
- ✓ Focus: Immediate Application
- ✓ Relevance: Your Priorities
- ✓ Evidence: informed by 40+ Studies
Community
Powered by Circle. A 12-week cohort experience designed for connection.
- ✓ Cohort: 3 sessions + 3 labs
- ✓ Format: Flipped classroom
- ✓ Human Centered: Learn with Peers
Customized
Each module is curated and designed for today's leaders.
- ✓ Policy: Responsible and ethical adoption
- ✓ Strategy: Mission aligned
- ✓ Impact: Demo's and Use Cases
Why an Applied Credential?
Differentiation in a crowded market.
Standard Certificate
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Passive Watching Video-based (MOOC style).
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Participation Only Badge awarded for attendance.
Catalyze AI Credential
Verified Competence
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Cohort-Based Accountability via Circle platform.
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Assessment-Based Verified by Capstone Project.
Holistic Fluency
Aligned with AI Alliance and UNESCO frameworks, we certify the specific skills philanthropic leaders need.
- Policy: Drafting AI Policies & Security Audits
- Strategy: Program Design & Impact Evaluation
- Operations: Fundraising workflows & prompt libraries
Led by Experts
Our team of experts is dedicated to equipping nonprofit leaders with AI-first skillsets and mindsets.
Erica is a lifetime student of human development and leading change with 30 years of experience working with sector leaders as a practitioner, researcher, and consultant.
An alumnus of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, she taught Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Theory at Grand Valley State University (2013-2023).
Honored with the George K. Heartwell Champion for Children Award, she bridges the gap between academic rigor and practical application.
Expert Coaches
Coming Soon
A curated team of AI practitioners, data scientists, and nonprofit strategists dedicated to your cohort's success.