In the last year, AI has gone from a buzzword to a practical tool that’s reshaping how charities grow and connect. For rare disease patient groups, it can be a game-changer.
In this two-part masterclass, you’ll learn how to use generative AI to craft compelling messages, boost your fundraising efforts, and free up time for what matters most: supporting your community.
How could AI help you?
As leaders in the rare disease space, we know that you face unique challenges in the charity sector. Rare disease patient groups often lack dedicated fundraising and communications teams, requiring you to balance multiple roles with limited time, funding, and resources.
While AI has the potential to streamline key processes, the rapid evolution of technology and increasing concerns about risks can make adopting it seem daunting.
This series is designed to equip you with practical AI tools tailored to help your patient group achieve maximum impact – safely, ethically, and without overstretching your resources.
What does the masterclass cover?
Join us for a two-part, interactive masterclass, specially designed for rare disease patient groups. Together, we’ll explore how AI can can open up new possibilities to strengthen your fundraising and communications efforts.
In a supportive, small-group setting, you’ll have plenty of space to ask questions, share ideas, and gain practical insights.
Session One:
Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can help you draft persuasive funding proposals, write compelling stories, and align your messaging with funder guidelines.
Session Two:
Dive deeper into practical applications – strengthen your storytelling, tailor communications, and explore how AI can save you time while staying true to your voice.
Disclaimer: You don’t need to be an AI expert – we’ll start with the basics.
Meet the trainer
Flóra Raffai
Former CEO of Beacon (Findacure) Flóra Raffai will be leading this masterclass! Since leaving Beacon, she has been the CEO of several other small organisations and is able to channel her extensive experience into her role as a coach.
She is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), holds a Diploma in Transformational Coaching from Catalyst 14 and a Masters in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Flóra has extensive experience in the rare community and leading small organisations, delivering trainings on a variety of topics including project management and using AI for small charities.
Deposit system
Registering for this online masterclass will require paying a refundable deposit of £15 upon registration. This deposit will be kept safe in Eventbrite until after the training has been completed.
Following the event, if you have attended at least one of the two sessions, you will get your full deposit back. We understand that circumstances can change, especially in the rare disease community.
Should you register for the masterclass and realise you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible. We will endeavour to refund your deposit in full provided reasonable notice is given. Reasonable notice for this event is no later than 5 working days before. Find out more about our deposit scheme here. If you have any questions, please contact projects@rarebeacon.org.
