OpenAI Nonprofit AI Jam 2025

One Day. Ten Hubs. 1,000 Nonprofit Innovators.

What is the Nonprofit AI Jam?

A nationwide, hands-on event where nonprofit teams build practical AI solutions in a single day–guided by OpenAI Academy facilitators, trusted technical mentors, local partners, and peer collaboration. Join us on July 17 in person for an all day event at 10 regional hubs (see list below). Participants will also have access to a self-paced virtual Bootcamp—available on demand—to help them get ready for Jam Day.

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure AI benefits everyone, including nonprofit organizations. By giving frontline nonprofits free, hands-on access to state-of-the-art tools - we hope to help organizations close the capacity gap and shape future products and policies that advance equitable AI adoption by learning from their real world challenges.

Why participate?

1. Tangible outcome: walk away with a prototype or workflow you can implement in your day-to-day work.
2. Tailored learning: a short Bootcamp (four 1-hour sessions) created for nonprofit organizations will help learn AI basics and prepare you for the Jam. No prior tech expertise required. The Bootcamp will be available on-demand so you can watch on your own schedule.
3. Community: join peers, experts, local leaders, and potential funders committed to responsibly leveraging AI to support social impact.
4. Free to participate: registration is free; limited travel and lodging support available for those who need it (see below).

Eligibility & Expectations

1. 501(c)(3) status (or equivalent fiscal sponsorship).
2. Up to two representatives can attend in person and complete the virtual Bootcamp.
3. Commitment to our code of conduct and willingness to share non-proprietary learnings with the community.

Hub Locations & Regional Conveners*

1. Oakland, CA with TechSoup 
2. Los Angeles, CA with The Center for Nonprofit Management & The Goldhirsh Foundation
3. Salinas, CA
4. Brooklyn, NY with Robin Hood Foundation
5. Wilmington, DE with Tech Impact and The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA)
6. Denver, CO with the Community Resource Center, Colorado Nonprofit Association, & Philanthropy Colorado
7. Bentonville, AR with Heartland Forward
8. Dallas Fort Worth, TX with Heartland Forward
9. Chicago, IL with NTEN
10. Columbus, OH with The Columbus Foundation

*Partners updated regularly.

Registrants are placed in the nearest hub by default. If a hub fills or travel constraints apply, we may offer attendance at another hub with available seats.

Key dates

1. Registrant close: June 30 (rolling acceptances weekly)
2. Bootcamp: July 1-16 (virtual, on-demand)
3. Jam Day: July 17 (in-person)

Ready to jam?

The registration takes about 10 minutes. Submit ASAP to indicate interest in attending. Important note: There are limited seats and participants will be confirmed on a rolling basis. Submitting the registration form does not guarantee attendance.