--- title: "Neighbourly Know-How: Using AI for Community Support" description: With so much potential to explore with AI, here are some of the practical ways AI tools can support your mission without requiring significant time or financial investment. image: https://blog.neighbourly.com/hubfs/iStock-1369231368.jpg --- [General](https://blog.neighbourly.com/tag/general) [Guides & Resources](https://blog.neighbourly.com/tag/guides-resources) [AI](https://blog.neighbourly.com/tag/ai) # Neighbourly Know-How: Using AI for Community Support By [Isobel Gauld](https://blog.neighbourly.com/author/isobel-gauld) on February 12, 2025 [**Back](https://blog.neighbourly.com) Neighbourly Know-How: Using AI for Community Support Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support&media=https://7111797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/7111797/iStock-1369231368.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support&media=https://7111797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/7111797/iStock-1369231368.jpg) ![Isobel Gauld](https://blog.neighbourly.com/hubfs/1600357773382.jpeg) ###### Isobel Gauld Marketing & Communications Manager at Neighbourly [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/isobel-gauld-8087a0172) [** ](mailto:isobel.gauld@neighbourly.com) [** Back to main blog](https://blog.neighbourly.com) Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support&media=https://7111797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/7111797/iStock-1369231368.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.neighbourly.com/neighbourly-know-how-using-ai-for-community-support&media=https://7111797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/7111797/iStock-1369231368.jpg) In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a techy buzzword into a practical tool that's helping organisations and individuals to work and manage tasks more efficiently and effectively.  Unfortunately, many charities and community organisations are currently missing out on these opportunities simply because they lack the time or resources to get started, but integrating some of the simpler AI technologies could bring huge time and efficiency savings.  ### Why AI Matters for Your Organisation In a Neighbourly survey last year, it was highlighted that 64% of good causes don't know where to start with AI, whilst the Charity Digital Skills report showed that 72% are struggling digitally due to squeezed finances ([Charity Digital Skills, 2024](https://charitydigitalskills.co.uk/)).  With so much potential to explore with AI, here are some of the practical ways AI tools can support your mission without requiring significant time or financial investment: #### Grant Writing Made Easier One of the most exciting applications of AI tools is in grant writing - generate engaging initial proposals that give you a strong foundation to build upon. Simply explain the grant you're applying for, and AI can help you to structure your application, ensuring you highlight key impact points that matter to funders. #### Smarter Content Creation Creating compelling content for social media, emails and your website is essential for engaging supporters, but it can be time-consuming. AI-powered tools can help you create high-quality content more efficiently, allowing you to maintain a strong online presence without overwhelming your team’s resources. #### Using Data to Demonstrate Impact Many organisations struggle with Excel and data analysis, but AI tools can help transform your raw data into meaningful insights. Learning how to prompt AI tools to transform your data into clear, actionable insights will help you make more informed decisions and demonstrate your impact more effectively to stakeholders. ### Building a More Efficient Future The benefits of embracing AI extend far beyond administrative efficiency. When you can automate routine tasks and streamline your operations, you can focus more time and energy on what truly matters - creating positive impact in your community. ### Getting Started is Simple We want you to be confident to access and utilise AI tools which is why we’ve created [Ai123](https://hub.neighbourly.com/ai-skilling-charities) in partnership with Microsoft - a new volunteering initiative connecting employees from within our partner companies with local causes to equip them with essential AI skills and help communities thrive in a changing world.  The Ai123 resources include a short online learning session, template policy documents, advice about free tools and prompt writing, and links to further learning courses. You don't need any prior technical knowledge to benefit from Ai123, we're here to support you every step of the way.  Ready to begin your AI journey? Register for our [Ai123 campaign](https://hub.neighbourly.com/ai-skilling-charities) and we’ll be in touch with further details in March! 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