This comprehensive primer provides nonprofit professionals with practical guidance for implementing ChatGPT and similar AI tools to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. Designed for users without technical backgrounds, the guide covers fundamental AI concepts, practical applications across nonprofit functions, prompt writing techniques, and implementation strategies. Through detailed case studies in fundraising, human resources, and administration, readers will gain confidence to leverage AI tools while understanding their limitations and best practices. The primer emphasizes the critical importance of proper prompt design, iterative refinement, and output verification to maximize AI effectiveness in resource-constrained nonprofit environments.
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