Third Sector Lab - Getting Started with AI
Third Sector Lab - Getting Started with AI
01/05/2025
11am - 12.30pm
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Wondering how AI could help your charity save time, improve efficiency and support your mission?
Join David Scurr (Programme and Partnerships Lead at CAST) for a friendly and interactive workshop which will give you the confidence to start experimenting with AI safely and responsibly. No technical background required!
What you’ll learn
- Practical ways AI can support your work – from creating slide-decks to summarising research reports.
- Real-life charity use cases – insights from CAST’s Digital Leads Network and AI Peer Group.
- Live demos of AI tools – see AI tools in action and learn how to start using them.
- Risks and ethical considerations – understand some of the key challenges and how to navigate them.
- Simple steps and resources – take away practical resources and templates to help you start using AI responsibly
Why attend?
At CAST, we’re passionate about helping charities and non-profits feel confident with new technology. We’ve supported thousands of charities to make the fullest use of digital technology. As a charity ourselves, we also understand how overwhelming big tech changes can be – that’s why our training sessions are designed to be:
- Hands-on and practical – we’ll show AI in action and share concrete examples
- Charity-focused – we’ll share real-life AI use cases from charities in our networks, including insights from CAST’s Digital Leads AI Peer Group.
- Open and connected – you’ll get access to templates, resources and a peer network to help you take your AI journey further.
- No jargon, no hype – just practical insights to help you start engaging with AI responsibly.