[wny-digital-equity-list] Fwd: Helping WNY nonprofits put AI to work for social good

[WNYDEC - Don]

Register for the July 15 TechBuffalo event covering nonprofit uses for artificial intelligence. See below for more details.

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Don Matteson - Facilitator
WNY Digital Equity Coalition
dwmatteson at wnydigitalequity.org
wnydigitalequity.org
@wnydigitaleqty

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From: TechBuffalo <info at techbuffalo.org>
Date: Jun 18, 2025 at 18:07 -0400
To: info at wnydigitalequity.org
Subject: Helping WNY nonprofits put AI to work for social good

> Join us at TechConnect on Tuesday, July 15
> TechBuffalo will once again be convening community groups in Seneca One, this time for July 15's TechConnect event.
> A week from today, more than 2,000 volunteers will fan out across Western New York for the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. It's a powerful sight: volunteers in matching shirts painting community centers, planting gardens, assembling literacy kits and helping more than 100 nonprofit projects come to life in a single day.
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> But behind that wave of goodwill is a monumental, year-round planning effort to match the skills and passions of thousands of people with the specific needs of hundreds of nonprofits.
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> It makes you wonder about the untapped potential. Imagine the unique skills of volunteers matching perfectly with a project? What if technology could optimize the logistics and amplify the impact of every hour donated?
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> These questions – and the drive to answer them – is the force behind TechConnect 2025:  Helping Nonprofits Smartly Put AI to Work, a free event on July 15 at Seneca One.
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> An AI-powered future is no longer on the horizon; it’s here. And if Western New York's nonprofits want to meet our community’s growing needs, they can't just participate in this transformation – they must be empowered by it.
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> At TechBuffalo, we believe revolutionary technology is not defined by its complexity, but by its ability to serve people. The power of AI belongs in the hands of those doing the most essential work for our social good.
> That's why we're excited about TechConnect, presented in partnership with Microsoft and with vital support from NYS Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes.
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> It's designed for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members and community supporters – those who can most benefit from harnessing AI to boost efficiency and reclaim their most valuable resource: time.
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> But you don’t have to work at a nonprofit to take part in TechConnect. This is an event open to anyone helping nonprofits thrive: board members, foundations, grant makers, consultants, marketing teams, government leaders, academics and more. If you help elevate the impact of those doing social good, this is your invitation to lead the change.
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> Register for TechConnect 2025 today, or share this with someone who believes in the power of technology to elevate a mission.
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> Attendees won't just sit through lectures – they’ll build a practical playbook. Keynote speaker Dr. Kenneth Joseph, a University at Buffalo expert on AI and society, will share how these tools can be ethically applied to solve real challenges. You’ll discover how to integrate free and low-cost Microsoft tools into your workflow, hear success stories from nonprofits and connect with peers facing similar challenges.
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> And after the program, stay for a special networking hour to meet others working at the intersection of mission and tech.
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> TechConnect is more than a conference; it’s a launchpad to demystify artificial intelligence and help you step confidently into the future of work for social good.
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> For too long, our essential organizations have been forced to do more with less. Now, Buffalo’s nonprofit sector is building its own capacity – ready to tackle the region’s challenges head on.
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> The future of community impact is driven by technology. Let’s make sure our most vital organizations are the ones at the wheel.
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> – Jeffrey Botteron, TechBuffalo President & CEO
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> • We've scaled the TechBuffalo team to support our ecosystem's needs 👏Rachel Eastlack is our new Transition to Tech Programs Manager, continuing her leadership in expanding community programming and helping more people build pathways into tech careers. We’re also excited to welcome two new team members: Roscoe Naguit joins as Emerging Talent Programs Manager, where he’ll lead initiatives like high school programming and PowerUpTech, and Gabriella McKinley as Programs Coordinator, supporting the delivery of impactful programs across the region.
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> • > Dan Miner is the newest addition to the 43North Foundation team, and the organization's first-ever Director of Storytelling. Dan brings with him deep, award-winning media experience, including years of covering Buffalo’s startup and innovation ecosystems. He’ll now help advance the Foundation’s mission of fueling economic growth and supporting entrepreneurs. Follow Dan and 43North Foundation to stay in-the-know on all the details on the cutting-edge innovation taking place right here in WNY.
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> • > Big news for New Yorkers: Starting this fall, adult learners will be eligible for free community college tuition, fees, books and supplies. The goal? To expand access to career training, improve college affordability and strengthen the state’s talent pipeline, especially in high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology. Read more about the state’s SUNY Reconnect program here →
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