Resources and Events

AI 101: How Small Businesses Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Stay Ahead

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can help your business save time, reduce costs, and stay competitive. This free virtual workshop offers practical insights and tools for small business owners, nonprofits, and workforce leaders.

Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

Location: Zoom

What You’ll Learn:

The basics of AI and why it matters for small businesses.
Easy-to-use tools to streamline operations and save time.
Real-life examples of AI driving success.

Hosted by Bevon Joseph Consulting

AI Resources & Tools for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Welcome to the AI Resource Hub for small businesses and nonprofits. Below, you'll find carefully selected tools, guides, and templates to help you automate tasks, increase efficiency, and scale impact—starting today!

Quick-Start AI Tools

These AI-powered tools can save time, streamline operations, and reduce costs for your business or nonprofit.

AI for Content Creation & Marketing

ChatGPT – Generate blog posts, emails, social media captions, and customer service responses.
Gemini – Analyze data, generate insights, and create detailed summaries.
Midjourney – Create AI-generated marketing visuals and branding materials.
Canva AI – Easily design marketing materials, presentations, and infographics with AI assistance.

AI for Business Operations & Efficiency

Microsoft Co-Pilot – AI integration for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to boost productivity.
Runway – AI-powered video editing for digital marketing.
Gamma AI – AI-powered slide deck creation and presentation design.

AI for Financial Health & Planning

AI-Powered Bookkeeping Tools: Automate financial tracking, budgeting, and tax preparation.

QuickBooks AI – AI-assisted accounting and bookkeeping.

Grant Writing & Fundraising with AI

Grants.gov – AI-powered search for U.S. federal grants with filtering and notifications.
Instrumentl – AI-powered grant research and tracking platform (free trial available).
OpenGrants – AI-assisted grant search and matching platform with free access to funding data.
Candid’s Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Quick Start – AI-powered search for foundation grants.
FundsforNGOs AI – AI-driven grant search and writing assistance for nonprofits.
Proposal Genie – AI-powered tool for drafting grant proposals and funding applications.
Microsoft AI for Social Impact – AI tools and grants to support nonprofits using AI.