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Name: AI for the Real World: A Practical Guide for Lifelong Learners
Start: 2026-10-21T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-21T14:30:00-05:00

September 2026
Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program: AI in Fundraising

September 9 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Online

Topic: AI in Fundraising Speaker: Erik Daubert, The Fundraising School Location: Online via this link The Fund Raising School and the Evansville Area Fundraising Council, with the generous underwriting support of Welborn Baptist Foundation, are pleased to present a virtual course, AI in Fundraising. This course is FREE and open to the public. In this course, participants will: Gain an understanding of AI and its applications in fundraising Learn how to leverage AI for efficient donor communication and personalizing outreach efforts Uncover how AI can enhance your marketing efforts, from targeted campaigns to content creation and personalization Learn strategies to maximize your nonprofit’s resources through AI utilization Understand the importance of ethical AI use, addressing bias, privacy, and transparency concerns
AI: A Tool to Enhance Human and Mission-Centered Ministry

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Welborn Community Room 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, United States

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common—but how might it be used wisely within the life of the church? This introductory session will explore what AI is, how it is already showing up in faith-based organizations, and where it can help create more capacity for the relational and pastoral work that only people can do. The workshop is designed to be practical, hands-on, and approachable. No technical background is required. Bring a smartphone and laptop to get the most out of the session. The session will be led by Dr. Tad Dickel and Wes Luttrell of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC. To help maximize participation across churches, attendance is limited to three participants per church.
Changing How You Work with AI

September 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, United States

AI can do far more than answer questions. It can become a practical partner in the way you work every day. This interactive workshop is designed for professionals who have experimented with AI but want to move beyond occasional use to developing more effective, consistent work habits. Participants will examine their current workflows to identify where AI can save time, improve decision-making, reduce repetitive tasks, and enhance productivity. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you'll practice advanced prompting and delegation techniques that transform AI from a simple tool into an ongoing collaborative assistant. You'll leave with a personalized action plan to help you immediately apply what you've learned in your own workplace. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify where AI is underutilized in their current workflow and recognize opportunities to improve efficiency. Apply practical prompting and delegation techniques to real workplace tasks, creating a more iterative and productive partnership with AI. Develop a personalized two-week action plan to build one new AI-powered work habit that increases productivity and effectiveness. This workshop is ideal for individuals who have a basic familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot and are ready […]

$65
October 2026
AI for the Real World: A Practical Guide for Lifelong Learners

October 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Price: $60Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Location: Room 203, University LibraryInstructor: Wes Luttrell Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea. It already shapes how people search, write, plan, learn, create, and communicate. AI can feel confusing, intimidating, or overhyped; this course makes it understandable, useful, and approachable. Over five weeks, participants will learn to use AI as a practical everyday tool. Each class focuses on one core principle, then demonstrates it through real-life examples participants can repeat on their own. We will cover everyday use around the house, better prompting, travel planning, information on the go, hobbies, creative projects, and a personal prompt library. The course will primarily use ChatGPT because it is widely available, beginner-friendly, and useful across many everyday situations. A free account is sufficient to participate. Those who want to use AI more after the course may explore a paid version, though none is required. The tone of the course is practical, hands-on, and beginner-friendly, and participants need no technical background. The goal isn’t to turn participants into technology experts, but to help them become confident, thoughtful, and capable everyday users of AI. Required materials for the course: Participants should bring a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to each session. The course […]

$60

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September 2026

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program: AI in Fundraising

AI: A Tool to Enhance Human and Mission-Centered Ministry

Changing How You Work with AI

October 2026

AI for the Real World: A Practical Guide for Lifelong Learners

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