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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how charities, funders, and regulators work; but what does it actually mean for grantmaking in Scotland? This accessible, non‑technical session is designed specifically for grantmakers at the start of their AI journey who want a clear, practical understanding of AI and how it can support everyday work.
The session will be led by Ian McLintock, a passionate volunteer of nearly 50 years and an experienced leader with over three decades in senior roles, including multiple Chair and CEO appointments. Ian founded Charity Excellence in 2018 as a self‑funded initiative to support not‑for‑profit organisations. In 2025, he launched a Learning Management System featuring 11 AI courses for the sector, helping to catalyse responsible AI adoption across charities and funders.
Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15
Duration: 1hr 15m
Agenda:
Introduction (5 minutes)
What is AI and how does it work (10 minutes)
The different types of AI (5 minutes)
How AI can be used to help us (10 minutes)
Getting started with prompts and prompt writing (20 minutes)
Demonstration (10 minutes)
+ Q&A (15 minutes)