Getting Started with AI: A 5-Step Guide
Your roadmap for a successful AI journey.
Starting with AI can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? Which tools should you use? How do you ensure you're being responsible? This guide demystifies AI and provides a clear, five-step framework to help your charity start its AI journey with confidence and purpose.
What's Inside the Guide?
This guide breaks down the process of AI adoption into five manageable steps, designed specifically for busy charity professionals:
Step 1: Educate & Explore: Learn how to demystify AI for your team and identify the best initial opportunities for your charity.
Step 2: Start Small & Specific: Discover the power of pilot projects to build momentum and demonstrate value with minimal risk.
Step 3: Establish Your Governance: Understand why an AI policy and risk assessment are non-negotiable first steps.
Step 4: Choose the Right Tools: Learn how to evaluate AI tools, starting with the platforms you already use.
Step 5: Measure, Learn & Scale: Find out how to learn from your initial projects and scale your AI use responsibly.
Why Your Charity Needs This
Move from Talk to Action: This guide provides a practical roadmap to get you started, turning abstract ideas into a concrete plan.
Build Internal Confidence: Equip your team and trustees with the knowledge they need to embrace AI with enthusiasm, not fear.
Avoid Common Pitfalls: Learn from best practices to avoid costly mistakes and ensure your first AI projects are a success.