Tēnā koe,
The Nelson AI Sandbox, in collaboration with Rātā Foundation, invites leaders and managers from community organisations across Nelson, Tasman, and Christchurch to express interest in a free AI Education workshop series for the non-profit sector. Each workshop is made up of two half-day sessions, held one week apart.
Building on the success of our previous workshops where over 200 organisations participated, engaged, and demonstrated tangible productivity and efficiency gains – we are now offering multiple workshops during September and October 2026 in:
These sessions are a revised version of our previous Full Day workshops and intended for those who have not done one previously.
Free grassroots AI training is changing nonprofits in regional Aotearoa – video
These practical sessions are designed to help your team use AI in ways that save time, increase efficiency, and support your kaupapa. Whether you are drafting policies, writing funding applications, sending out communication, or generating new ideas, AI can help lighten the load and let your people get on with doing what they do best.
This isn’t about replacing people – it’s about strengthening your team with tools to work smarter and stay mission-focused in a fast-changing digital landscape.
By participating, you can expect to:
Who is this for?
Decision-makers, managers, board members, and anyone guiding their organisation’s strategy, operations, or communication.
Whether you are AI-curious or just unsure where to begin, this is a safe and practical place to start.
Register your interest now to reserve your place EOI AI Workshop. (Click link to complete)
Please note this form is not the final workshop registration. Once dates are confirmed, we will email those who have expressed interest with details of available workshops and a separate registration link.