"What happens when a nonprofit embraces AI not for the hype, but for the help? In the latest episode of the UpLevel View podcast, Brandi Pack and Ken Callander of UpLevel Ops sit down with Cristal Cardenas Sanchez and Marissa La Brecque of the nonprofit Hanna Center to talk about how their grassroots AI pilot turned into a full 2026 roadmap."
"Keep It Simple (at First) An effective start for your AI use involves a simple pen and paper. Here, Brandi shares her system for bringing in AI. Transformative ROI Hanna Center tracked the savings from its implementation of ChatGPT. Here, Cristal shares what the numbers show. Taming Your Paperwork A nonprofit like the Hanna Center, which has many layers of oversight, must complete large amounts of paperwork. Here, Marissa shares what's changed since bringing on new technology."
A grassroots AI pilot at a nonprofit expanded into a full 2026 roadmap after practical, phased adoption. The initial approach prioritized simple, low-tech planning tools such as pen and paper to map workflows and identify high-value use cases. Implementation focused on pragmatic tools like ChatGPT to reduce administrative burden and generate measurable cost savings. New technology streamlined paperwork processes required by multiple oversight layers, improving efficiency and compliance. The organization tracked savings and operational impact to quantify ROI and inform further investment. The result is a scalable, prioritized AI roadmap grounded in demonstrated efficiencies rather than hype.
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