The Summit Foundation is excited to host workshops for partner nonprofits that are engaging, informative, and relevant.

We are always open to new ideas to support our nonprofits as part of our Nonprofit Resources for Grantees (NRG) program. If you see an area in your work that needs support and you have an idea for a workshop, please email kathryn@summitfoundation.org to let us know!

Upcoming Workshops:

Demystifying AI: A Practical Master Class for Nonprofit Leaders  

Register HERE on April 10TH AT 10AM

SAVE THE DATE: first-come, first-served and space is limited! 

Hosted by: Summit Foundation with guest expert presenter Robin Thompson

When: June 11th, 2026 | 9am-12pm

Where: To be announced!

Objective: To introduce nonprofit leaders to practical applications of artificial intelligence, explore ethical and responsible use, and identify ways AI can improve efficiency, decision-making, and mission impact across nonprofit operations.

Intended Audience: Any staff or board member of a Summit Foundation nonprofit grantee organization.

Workshop Description:
Many nonprofit professionals feel the pressure to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) but struggle to find a starting point that feels authentic to their mission. This high-impact, hands on three-hour workshop moves past the tech jargon to provide a clear, practical path forward. Designed specifically for the Summit County nonprofit community, this session explores how to use AI tools to simplify workflows, enhance donor relationships, and protect your most valuable asset: your time. Whether you are an executive director, fundraiser, grant writer or part of a larger development team, you will gain the confidence to integrate AI into your daily practice without losing your unique organizational voice.
 

Learning Objectives:
In this three-hour session, participants will learn to:

  • Navigate the AI Landscape with Confidence: Understand today’s most relevant AI tools in plain language and identify exactly where they fit into a nonprofit workflow.
  • Generate High-Quality Fundraising Content: Apply AI-driven strategies to create donor appeals, grant templates, and social media updates that remain "on brand" and donor-centered.
  • Optimize Time for Relationship-Building: Implement practical techniques to automate repetitive tasks while spending less time behind a screen and more time building face-to-face connections with supporters.
     

About Robin Thompson:
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Robin Thompson has a proven track record of transforming fundraising outcomes, having assisted clients in raising millions of dollars. This includes leading the landmark $40 million Eagle Valley Trail campaign and consistently helping organizations increase their fundraising totals by multiples of their previous benchmarks. 

As author of Putting the Fun in Fundraising, Robin blends a well-grounded development strategy with cutting-edge technology. To stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry, she has completed over 30 hours of specialized AI training, is an active member of an AI Mastermind group, and participates in weekly AI workshops. She combines decades of hands-on experience with a practical, tech-forward approach. Robin provides nonprofit leaders with a clear roadmap to using AI now. The human connection is most important and using this powerful tool dramatically amplifies it.