AI is a transformative new technology, and just like with any new tool or application, learning, practice, and exploration are required in order to harness the full power of its functionalities. In this case, and unique to AI, the models are developing skills side-by-side with you!
The following links and guides are available to help you begin and grow in your professional AI journey. You can find guidance on how to leverage AI and specifically our enterprise tool, UVA Copilot Chat, by crafting effective prompts and exploring advancement use cases.
We’ve developed a brief best practices guide for you to keep on hand when using AI to support your work.
Learning Resources
- Microsoft Copilot Overview and AI Learning Hub
- Practice general prompt writing on the Microsoft Copilot Lab. Remember, no UVA data can be used in unsecured, non-enterprise AI tool chat prompts.
Introduction to UVA Copilot Chat and Interactive AI Skills Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Location: Old Ivy Building, Rooms 131/133
Time: 10-11:30am
In-person only
Interested in integrating AI into your work? Want hands-on experience with our new enterprise AI tool, UVA Copilot Chat? If so, join us in this early April Collab Day session to find out more about AI best practices for data security and advancement use cases. You will learn how to navigate and interact with Generative AI and get the chance to test these new skills in UVA Copilot Chat with experienced colleagues around for guidance and support.
To get the most out of this session, please bring a charged laptop.
Have session questions or AI-topic suggestions? Contact Sarah Robinson at ser4ff@virginia.edu
- Fundraising.AI Initiative
- Evertrue’s Big Book of ChatGPT Prompts for Advancement Professionals
- GiveCampus’ Beginner Guide: AI Prompts for Educational Fundraisers
- Chatting About Chat GPT: CASE
- Commonwealth of Virginia Directive No. 5 on Recognizing the Risks and Opportunities of Articial Intelligence
- Fact Sheet: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Generosity (Video)
- How Nonprofits Can Avoid AI Ethical and Legal Pitfalls
- How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Fundraising