Imagine the most technologically capable community sector in the world
We think it's within reach. AI brings real efficiencies and capabilities the community sector has never had access to, alongside some very real ethical and technical challenges. We run free training so charities can build their understanding and capability and decide for themselves.
Free training for charities
AI for Charities is a 6-week practical course designed specifically for people who work in the charity sector.
You'll go from beginner to having real, working tools that save you time every week — no technical background required. Each session is two hours, online, and designed to gradually build your skills and confidence.
The course covers the topics community organisations need to use AI responsibly: what AI actually is (and where it goes wrong), how to support governance decisions, safely connecting AI to your work, and how to build skills and workflows that run without you. By the end of the course, you'll have built organisational context and a suite of tools specific to your needs. You'll also have heard from community practitioners and experts, and you’ll have the opportunity to build, share and learn from each other.
More than 1000 people signed up for our first course - and we’re now inviting people to sign up for the second.
Join our next cohort
Our next AI for Charities course kicks off Thursday October 29th from 12 noon-2pm NZT (10-12 AET). You can join the classes live, or watch the recordings and learn at your own pace. We also run technical drop in sections in case you get stuck, and online forums so you can share, chat with other participants, and ask questions.
What you’ll need
The most important things are curiosity and a willingness to play!
There’s no cost to participate, but you will need a paid desktop version of Claude or ChatGPT installed on your computer before the first class. We are currently exploring copilot to see if that can be included in our course - check back soon.
Both Claude and ChatGPT have cheaper charity rates. Any of these tools work fine and we will demonstrate them all in our classes. You'll also need your own computer and an internet connection - you can't complete this course on a phone.
It's worth checking whether you need permission from your organisation to use AI tools at work; if there's a process, start it now.
JOIN OUR NEXT COHORT
WHO: Community sector folks who want to learn practical AI skills, no tech expertise required.
WHERE: Online via Zoom.
WHEN: Thursdays 12-2 NZT / 10-12 AET, for six weeks starting 29 Oct (finishes 3 Dec).
REGISTER here.
Got questions?
You can email us at [email protected]
Note that we don’t provide bespoke AI training for companies or individual organisations, but we can help point you to people who do.
“A huge mihi to the Fundsorter whānau for this taonga—our team of four ranged from an AI novice (me!) and two reluctant skeptics to an advanced user, and every single one of us has walked away inspired. The course gave our advanced user a fantastic refresher while turning our reluctant staff into enthusiastic daily users who are already discovering major efficiencies for our stretched charity!”
“The AI for Charities course by Fundsorter is a clear, practical way into AI — no technical background required. Each week builds real skills: the fundamentals, the governance questions, and how to actually apply it in your own work.
Lani, Alanna and Joshua are excellent presenters — patient, practical, and good at making fast-moving topics feel achievable. Guest speakers from a few different backgrounds add real depth, with insights you don’t often get access to.
If you want genuine confidence with AI and smarter, repeatable ways of working, Fundsorter’s course delivers well beyond its length.”
“This course was so much more than I expected. Starting in week one by personalising my AI to my style and way of thinking, it’s now like my pocket PA, sending me a morning brief on my day, outstanding emails, and urgent items. It’s more than halved the time I spend writing board reports, and helped me stay on top of the many hats I wear as an NFP manager.”