{"podcast":{"title":"The NonProfit Nook","slug":"the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","podcast_index_feed_id":7440025,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-nonprofit-nook/","website_url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/81e52b7d-391e-442f-ba0e-c4ea78f4016f/Ocm-SqD4I-CQfvtPGFyynLVD.png","author":"Wendy Kidd","episode_count":39,"summary":"Welcome to The NonProfit Nook — the podcast for nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and community champions who want to strengthen their organizations and make a bigger impact... without burning out in the process. I’m Wendy Kidd—business owner for over 20 years and nonprofit leader for just as long. I created this show because I know how overwhelming it can be to lead a nonprofit. Most of us didn’t get into this work thinking we’d be running a business—we just wanted to help people. But the truth is, running a nonprofit *is* running a business, and I’m here to help make that part easier. Each week on The NonProfit Nook, you’ll get real talk and real tools. We’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of nonprofit management—strategic planning, budgeting, board engagement, donor communication, volunteer recruitment, and more. No fluff—just practical advice and conversations that help you work smarter and lead with confidence. You’ll also hear: - Stories from inspiring North Texas nonprofits and the local heroes behind them - Tips from experts on marketing, digital tools, DEI, nonprofit culture, and sustainable leadership - Real conversations about burnout, boundaries, time management,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:18:10.610640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025"},"episode":{"title":"Smart Solutions: AI Strategies for Nonprofits with Michael Garrett","slug":"smart-solutions-ai-strategies-for-nonprofits-with-michael-garrett","published_at":"2026-01-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/smart-solutions-ai-strategies-for-nonprofits-with-michael-garrett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/smart-solutions-ai-strategies-for-nonprofits","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0fb2afe1-6a47-4102-8356-f8829c8b3e35.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Nonprofit Nook, host Wendy Kidd interviews Michael Garrett, a nonprofit innovator and efficiency strategist, about the practical use of AI in the nonprofit sector. Garrett discusses treating AI as a new employee that requires onboarding and training to become effective. They delve into how nonprofits can utilize AI for grant writing, managing tasks, and social media. Garrett also highlights the importance of constantly questioning AI outputs and feeding it accurate information. They conclude with actionable tips for nonprofit leaders to get started with AI and avoid common pitfalls. Links: https://trustedworld.org/ https://missionmetrics.org/ AI Toolkit for Nonprofits: https://missionmetrics.org/ai-prompt-toolkit-for-nonprofits/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-garrett-nonprofit-innovator/ https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook https://thenonprofitnook.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged 00:00 Introduction to AI and Onboarding 00:28 Welcome to The Nonprofit Nook 01:16 Introducing Michael Garrett 01:58 The Power of Data in Nonprofits 03:04 AI in Nonprofits: Grant Writing and Beyond 04:42 Training Your AI: The Merlin Example 10:13 AI for Daily Operations and Efficiency 11:51 Six Sigma and Nonprofit Applications 13:01 Getting Started with AI: Tools and Tips 14:33 Understanding Human Bias in AI 15:50 AI Toolkit for Nonprofits 17:55 Navigating Nonprofit Finances 18:53 AI Data Security Concerns 20:11 AI Hallucinations and Guardrails 24:09 Practical Uses of AI in Nonprofits 26:22 Training AI for Better Results 28:54 Final Thoughts and Future Workshops Mentioned in this episode: Enji","meta_description":"In this episode of The Nonprofit Nook, host Wendy Kidd interviews Michael Garrett, a nonprofit innovator and efficiency strategist, about the practical us…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2010,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/episodes/smart-solutions-ai-strategies-for-nonprofits-with-michael-garrett/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/smart-solutions-ai-strategies-for-nonprofits-with-michael-garrett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}