AI Conference planned for non-profits

Nonprofits across the Eastern Shore are invited to attend “Fundraising Forward: AI-Powered Relationship Building for 2025,” a hands-on, fundraising-focused AI workshop led by nationally recognized speaker Patrick Kirby of Do Good Better Consulting on Thursday, October 23, at Eastern Shore Community College.

This workshop marks a new collaboration among the Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation, United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Eastern Shore of  Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission—a shared commitment to better support the nonprofits doing the hard work of improving lives across the Shore.

“We know our local nonprofits are chronically underfunded and stretched thin,” said Monika Bridgforth, Executive Director of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation. “By joining forces, our goal is to equip these organizations with fresh tools, renewed energy, and smart strategies to help them thrive.”

Workshop highlights include: fundraising strategies for 2025; live demos of AI tools like Otter and ChatGPT and a “plug-and-polish” copywriting lab over lunch.

The core workshop runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with an optional deep-dive session from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Registration opens August 4 at www.esvachamber.org. Seats are limited, and the $30 fee includes lunch.

This event is made possible through financial and in-kind contributions from Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation, The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, David Landsberger and Eastern Shore Community College, helping ensure broad access for our local nonprofit community.

About the Speaker

Patrick Kirby is the Founder of Do Good Better Consulting and a nationally recognized expert in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and nonprofit storytelling. He’s the author of two Amazon bestsellers—Fundraise Awesomer! and Fundraise Like a 5th Grader—and host of The Official Do Good Better Podcast. Patrick has trained more than 3,000 nonprofits and businesses on AI-powered fundraising techniques, with a focus on practical tools, plain-English tactics, and a passion for helping nonprofits raise more without burning out. Learn more at www.dogoodbetterconsulting.com.