This interactive workshop introduces social enterprises to the essentials of using Generative AI tools—like Microsoft Copilot—to boost productivity, creativity, and impact. Participants will learn how to craft effective prompts that guide AI to deliver high-quality, relevant outputs for tasks such as research, reporting, communications, and more.

The session covers:

What Generative AI is and how it can support your mission. Prompt engineering basics—how to ask the right questions for the best results. Frameworks for smarter prompts that help you get clear, actionable answers. Hands-on practice with real-world examples relevant to social enterprise work. Ethics and bias in AI—why it matters, and how to use AI responsibly for inclusive outcomes.

It will cover:

• What Generative AI is and how it can support your mission.

• Prompt engineering basics—how to ask the right questions for the best results.

• Frameworks for smarter prompts that help you get clear, actionable answers.

• Hands-on practice with real-world examples relevant to social enterprise work.

• Ethics and bias in AI—why it matters, and how to use AI responsibly for inclusive outcomes.

By the end, attendees will be equipped to use Copilot and similar tools to save time, enhance collaboration, and drive positive change in their communities.

By the end, attendees will be equipped to use Copilot and similar tools to save time, enhance collaboration, and drive positive change in their communities.