Register for the 2026 401GIVES today!

Thursday, February 12 2026

1 PM - 2 PM
Webinar

The webinar will address common challenges organizations face, including limited media experience, fast-moving news cycles, and the nuances of supporting community members through public storytelling. Participants will gain practical tools to increase visibility, strengthen message alignment, and ensure their organization’s voice is heard.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Considerations for writing effective press releases
  2. Strategies for pitching stories and building lasting relationships with journalists
  3. Techniques for preparing spokespeople to deliver confident, mission-aligned messages
  4. Approaches for supporting community storytellers in media settings

 

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2 PM - 3:15 PM
Nonprofit training session

Presented by The Chronicle of Philanthropy

 

Join this 75-minute session to learn how to unlock AI’s potential to streamline grant seeking and boost productivity. You’ll learn from Josie White, philanthropic officer at Shelter the Homeless, who has integrated AI into grant writing at her nonprofit and built a custom AI tool using ChatGPT. 

 

 

You’ll learn: 

  • Key considerations and steps to take before using AI to avoid common pitfalls 
  • How to use free AI tools to help craft grant proposals while preserving your organization’s voice 
  • How to decide whether a custom AI tool is right for your nonprofit — and build one if it is

 

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