Ep: 38 - Making Nonprofit Work Easier With Mollie Williams

Curious about how ChatGPT can make your work easier? Today, we’re chatting with Mollie Williams from Harvard Medical School about how she uses ChatGPT in her daily work. Mollie shares how this powerful tool can simplify tasks, improve productivity, and boost overall efficiency. From streamlining grant writing to planning research projects, Mollie provides insights on integrating ChatGPT into various aspects of her job.

Whether you're new to ChatGPT or looking for fresh ideas, join us for some practical tips and strategies to help you succeed!

Main Topics Covered

• Introduction to Mollie Williams and her work in public health
• The impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on nonprofit operations
• Practical applications of ChatGPT in grant writing and fundraising
• Using ChatGPT for content analysis and research projects
• Personal experiences and challenges in adopting new AI technologies

Key Insights and Takeaways

1. Efficiency in Grant Writing: Learn how ChatGPT can streamline the grant writing process by generating tailored content, improving proposal quality, and saving valuable time.
2. Versatile Thought Partner: Discover the various ways ChatGPT can serve as a thought partner in brainstorming, writing, and planning research projects.
3. Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Understand the importance of experimenting with AI tools and adapting their use to fit specific organizational needs, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.

Episode Index

• [00:00:00] - Introduction and initial setup
• [00:03:00] - Welcoming Mollie Williams and her background
• [00:04:30] - Discussion on the role of mobile clinics and public health initiatives
• [00:09:00] - Introduction to ChatGPT and initial experiences
• [00:12:00] - Practical uses of ChatGPT in nonprofit grant writing
• [00:21:30] - Challenges and strategies in content analysis using ChatGPT
• [00:28:00] - Personal reflections on AI and its impact on thinking and writing
• [00:36:00] - Utilizing ChatGPT for interviewing and scope of work preparation
• [00:38:00] - Closing thoughts and advice for beginners

About Mollie

Mollie Williams is a public health professional with over 25 years of experience. She currently leads two programs at Harvard Medical School: The Family Van, a mobile clinic serving Boston's underserved communities, and Mobile Health Map, a national network of mobile clinics focused on evaluation and research. Mollie is passionate about using innovative solutions like ChatGPT to enhance the impact of public health initiatives.

Connect with Mollie:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/molliewilliams/
• Website - https://www.mobilehealthmap.org/

Resources:

Mollie mentioned a prompt sheet in the episode. You can view the document here.

About The Author

Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary:

• Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
• Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

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MUSIC CREDITS

The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear. You can contact the artist here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/