FWBC Leadership + AI Accelerator | Fall 2026
Your Team Is Probably Already Using AI. Is Your Organization Ready?
Artificial intelligence is quickly changing how organizations communicate, manage programs, pursue funding, supervise teams, analyze information, and make decisions.
But responsible AI adoption requires more than learning how to write prompts.
Leaders also need to understand:
What information should never be entered into AI systems
How to verify AI-generated information
Where human judgment must remain in control
How AI can improve productivity without compromising organizational values
How to establish responsible organizational boundaries
How AI intersects with privacy, equity, confidentiality, management, and funding
The FWBC Leadership + AI Accelerator is a five-part professional development series created for leaders who want practical AI skills they can immediately use in their organizations.
This is intentionally not a large webinar.
Each class is limited to 10 participants to create room for hands-on practice, questions, organizational scenarios, and meaningful discussion.
Presented by FW Black Collective
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This professional development series is designed for:
Executive Directors and CEOs
Nonprofit Leaders
Program Directors
Program Managers
Operations Managers
Development Professionals
Grant Writers
Human Services Leaders
Community-Based Organization Leaders
Foundation Staff
Grantmakers
Government Program Staff
Board Members
Philanthropic Leaders
Emerging Organizational Leaders
No advanced AI experience is required.
Beginners are welcome.
FALL 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE
CLASS 1
AI for Nonprofit Leaders: Work Smarter Without Losing the Human Touch
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
Learn how to use AI as a practical leadership assistant for:
Organizational planning
Research
Reports
Communications
Meeting preparation
Brainstorming
Program development
Decision support
Everyday administrative work
Participants will also learn how to develop stronger prompts and identify situations where human judgment should take priority.
Participant Takeaway
Nonprofit Leader AI Prompt Toolkit
CLASS 2
Grant Writing + Funder Readiness With AI
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
AI shouldn't replace your organization's story.
But it can help your organization become much better prepared to tell that story.
Learn practical applications for:
Funding research
Grant opportunity analysis
Go/no-go decisions
Needs statements
Program narratives
Measurable outcomes
Work plans
Budget narratives
Proposal review
Funder readiness
The class will also address responsible and ethical AI use during grant development.
Participant Takeaway
AI Grant Readiness Prompt Pack + Grant Opportunity Assessment Tool
CLASS 3
AI for Managers: Supervision, Operations + Team Productivity
Thursday, November 5, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
Learn how managers can use AI to reduce repetitive administrative work while strengthening organizational systems.
Applications include:
Meeting agendas
Project plans
SOP development
Workflow development
Staff onboarding
Training development
Delegation
Performance goals
Priority management
Team productivity
We'll also examine where AI should—and should not—be used in supervision and HR-related work.
Participant Takeaway
AI Manager's Toolkit
CLASS 4
Protecting Your Organization: AI Privacy, Risk + Responsible Use
Thursday, November 19, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
Your employees may already be using AI.
But has your organization established rules governing what information they can put into these systems?
Learn about:
Confidential information
Personally identifiable information
Client and participant information
Employee and HR information
Financial information
Proprietary organizational information
AI hallucinations
Verification
Bias
Privacy
Human oversight
Responsible organizational AI policies
Participant Takeaway
AI Acceptable Use Policy Starter Template + AI Data Classification Checklist
CLASS 5
AI for Funders + Nonprofit Decision-Makers
Thursday, December 3, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
Explore responsible AI applications in:
Philanthropy
Grantmaking
Research
Evaluation
Grant reporting
Information synthesis
Qualitative analysis
Organizational decision support
Participants will also examine:
Algorithmic bias
Applicant privacy
Community data
Equity
Transparency
Accountability
Human oversight
AI can support decision-making.
It should not replace the people responsible for those decisions.
Participant Takeaway
Responsible AI for Funders Decision Framework
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
OPTION 1 — INDIVIDUAL CLASS
$150 Per Participant
Choose the class that best addresses your current professional or organizational need.
Maximum: 10 participants per class
OPTION 2 — ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM PACKAGE
3 Participants — $400
Bring three people from your organization to the same class.
Regular Price: $450
Organization Price: $400
Save $50
Recommended for organizations that want several members of their leadership, program, development, or management teams to build skills together.
OPTION 3 — COMPLETE LEADERSHIP SERIES
All 5 Classes — $650
Attend the complete Fall 2026 FWBC Leadership + AI Accelerator.
Regular Value: $750
Series Price: $650
Save $100
Includes:
Five live classes
10 hours of professional development
Five participant resource packages
Practical AI prompt tools
Grant readiness resources
Management tools
AI policy starter template
Data classification checklist
Responsible AI decision framework
Certificates of Completion
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Help Put Responsible AI Training Within Reach
Foundations, financial institutions, corporations, government partners, and community investors can sponsor nonprofit leaders who may not have professional-development resources available.
Sponsor a 10-Leader Cohort — $1,500
A sponsored cohort can provide professional AI training to 10 nonprofit or community leaders.
CONTACT FWBC ABOUT SPONSORSHIP:
Taniesha.lyons@fwblackcollective.com
FW Black Collective Leadership + AI Accelerator
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Building stronger organizations. Developing stronger leaders. Strengthening community.
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