CAMDEN — The next installment in the United Midcoast Charities' LEARN @ UMC workshop series is Turning Fad into Function: How to Actually Start Using AI at Your Organization. This hands-on session will introduce nonprofit professionals to practical ways AI can enhance their daily work, from writing prompts that yield better results to integrating AI into workflows for content creation, donor strategy, and more.

The workshop will take place Monday, May 12, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Jean Picker Room at the Camden Public Library, and is open to nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and professionals eager to strengthen their organizations with AI-powered tools.

"This will be a brown bag workshop, so make sure to bring your lunch," said UMC, in a news release.

Pat Gotham, Vice President at CCS Fundraising, will lead the workshop. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit development, Gotham specializes in strengthening organizational strategy, improving fundraising systems, and building long-term capacity. He also leads CCS’s internal learning initiatives on generative AI for fundraising, helping nonprofit teams integrate tools like ChatGPT into their operations. His approach focuses on real use cases and clear takeaways, making AI feel less like a trend and more like a valuable tool.

Participants will explore key AI tools and terminology while learning how to build confidence and momentum around AI adoption within their organizations. This interactive session is designed to make artificial intelligence accessible, actionable, and immediately useful.

Registration is now open. This workshop is free for current UMC grantee organizations and open to the public for a $20 fee. Please email admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org to register.

United Midcoast Charities plays a pivotal role in providing financial support, strategic guidance, and tangible resources to Midcoast nonprofits providing services in our four focus areas of food, housing, health & safety, and economic security. UMC strengthens these community-focused organizations to achieve their missions more effectively and have a greater impact.