[TULSA] AI & the Art of Grant Writing: Tools, Ethics, and Mission Fit
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits - Tulsa, Legacy Plaza
5330 East 31st Street Legacy Training Room Tulsa, OK 74135-5076
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, and grant writing is no exception. In this session, we’ll walk through the grant application process and show you how AI tools can be used to refine and streamline grant materials, support brainstorming, narrative development, and editing. You’ll learn key cautions, and ethical considerations to ensure your use of AI aligns with your mission and values. Ideal for grant writers curious about enhancing their workflow with integrity.
- Overview of the grant application process.
- How AI can assist in the application process.
- Ethical concerns with use of AI in grant applications.
- Aligning grants with overall mission success.
ABOUT JULIE ANN WARD
Julie Ann Ward, PhD, is a grant writing consultant who transforms nonprofit missions into funded realities. With over $1.34M secured in 2024 alone for workforce development, reentry programs, and education initiatives, she specializes in helping organizations navigate funding uncertainty through strategic, data-driven proposals.
Her unique expertise stems from a blend of academic rigor and creative storytelling. A PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UC Berkeley honed her ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives—a skill she now applies to grant writing. As Norman, Oklahoma’s inaugural Poet Laureate and a published literary translator, she crafts proposals that resonate emotionally with funders while grounding them in logic and evidence.
Whether you’re pivoting from unstable government funding or scaling proven programs, Julie Ann offers the expertise to secure sustainable support. Let’s turn challenges into opportunities—one compelling proposal at a time.
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