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AI for Philanthropy: Hands-On Copilot Training

When
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where
Best Buy Co., 7601 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55423
Pricing

Free registration

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MCF, in collaboration with Best Buy, is excited to invite your team to attend this Microsoft 365 Copilot training workshop.

Event Highlights

  • Strategic Analysis: Get a big picture overview of the power of Copilot, across all your Microsoft platforms including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. 
  • Interactive Session: Engage in crafting and refining prompts that bring out the best in AI, with a focus on philanthropy-specific uses.
  • Hands-On Learning: Discover strategies, tips, and explore use of prompting for various philanthropy and nonprofit use-case scenarios.

Who Should Join?

  • Anyone who uses Copilot (paid version)* as an integrated app in your Microsoft 365 package. Or, anyone who is considering whether to invest in the paid version of Copilot.
  • Any member of MCF, from program staff and senior leaders to operations, finance, and communications staff.

Why Attend?

  • Empower Innovation: Learn how to harness the full potential of Microsoft Copilot to drive creativity and efficiency.
  • Expand Your Expertise: Gain insights into the latest trends and techniques in AI prompting.
  • Shape the Future: Contribute to the evolving landscape of AI interactions and user experiences.

What to Bring

  • A Copilot-connected device. Your work laptop will be most useful. Alternately, a phone or tablet connected to your work account will be useful, too.
  • A full battery. We’ll have various plug-ins, but please plan to have your device fully charged.
  • Curiosity and critical thinking. As AI continues to expand into new realms of our work and daily lives, we all need to be thoughtful actors as we explore what’s possible.

We hope you join us for an afternoon of problem-solving and collaboration. This session is hosted by MCF, with support from the Best Buy Social Impact Team.

Presenter Information

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This session will be led by Augustus Willman, Partner Relationship Specialist, Microsoft. Augustus has over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic partnerships. Augustus has partnered closely with Best Buy’s Teen Tech Centers, building a foundation for the next generation of tech creators and designers.

Additional Event Details

  • MCF takes seriously the health of staff, members and other stakeholders. Please see the public health measures that we've instituted for in-person programming.
  • In order to create the best in-person experience, this event will not be simulcast. Learn more here.
  • For additional information, please reach out to Paul Masiarchin, [email protected].

* Unsure if your organization has Copilot integrated into your Microsoft 365 package? Just open any Microsoft app (i.e., Outlook or Word) and look for the rainbow-colored Copilot logo inside your toolbar across the top of the screen.

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