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AI doesn’t have to be intimidating. But, with such a rapidly growing field, where do you begin to solve real problems in your organization? This 90-minute workshop is designed to help you understand the real potential of AI for organizations like yours. Whether you lead a small business or a nonprofit, whether you're curious or already dabbling, we’ll walk through how to use AI to do more of what matters, with less burnout. Date and Time: Monday Jun 30, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT Location: Buckeye Imagination Museum Second Floor Banquet Room 175 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield OH 44902 Fees/Admission: Complimentary Together, we’ll explore how AI can: Amplify your messaging and communications Build capacity on your team, freeing up time for higher-value work Key risks to consider—and how to navigate them with integrity Support and serve your customers, donors, or community with more clarity and care Simple ways to start or scale your use of AI tools, right now You’ll leave with: A stronger understanding of AI fundamentals Clear, immediate ways to apply it in your work Confidence to move forward with purpose and clarity This workshop is designed for local leaders who want to make smart, ethical, and effective use of AI - without the overwhelm. You’ll leave better equipped to lead your team, support your mission, and work in ways that are more sustainable and strategic. Let’s make AI make sense - for your work, your goals, and your people. Facilitator Colleen Cook is the President of Vinyl Marketing, a full-service agency specializing in strategic branding, creative, marketing, nonprofit fundraising, and AI automation. With 15+ years in nonprofit leadership, Colleen helps mission-driven teams modernize their approach to growing their businesses without losing their souls. She’s known for making strategy feel personal, practical, and a little more fun. AI Blueprints Organizations that attended the workshop will be invited to apply for a Microsoft TechSpark funded scholarship toward an AI Automation Blueprint with Vinyl Marketing. Each blueprint will be a tangible, strategic roadmap created through 1:1 discovery sessions and tailored to that organization’s workflows, systems, and constraints. Each includes: A 2-hour discovery session in person or on Zoom with organizational leaders. Systems & departmental discovery sessions via Zoom. Priority matrix of identified opportunities for AI & automation strategies to address goals and pain points. A mapped strategy for AI & automation systems to address pain points and opportunities as prioritized by the client, using existing systems where possible. Cost, complexity, and ROI estimates, with clear implementation next steps. The AI Blueprint costs $5,000, and 10 $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. For more information, reach out to Angie Cirone at acirone@richlandareachamber.com
