Community Impact Fund Brings Free AI Marketing Workshop to Sanibel and Captiva

Thanks to support from the Charitable Foundation of the Islands' (CFI) Community Impact Fund, local businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community organizations are invited to attend "Market Smarter with AI," a free, hands-on workshop presented by the Florida Gulf Coast University AIN Hub Design & Technology Team and powered by CFI.

The workshop will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®, located at 2353 Periwinkle Way, Suite 201, Sanibel, FL 33957. CFI extends its sincere appreciation to the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for generously hosting the workshop and supporting opportunities that bring innovative education and professional development to the island community.

The AI Marketing Workshop is part of CFI's four-part AI Education Series, made possible through the Community Impact Fund. The fund was created to provide long-term, sustainable support for innovative community initiatives, nonprofit capacity building, leadership development, and emerging community needs. Through investments like this workshop series, the Community Impact Fund helps equip local organizations with the

tools and knowledge they need to thrive and better serve the Sanibel and Captiva community.

Designed for professionals at every level, the workshop will provide practical strategies that participants can begin using immediately. Whether attendees are new to artificial intelligence or already experimenting with AI tools, they will leave with valuable skills to enhance their organization's marketing and communications.

During the interactive workshop, participants will learn how to:

· Create marketing content, social media posts, and promotional materials using AI.

· Save time and improve productivity through AI-powered marketing tools.

· Strengthen communications and storytelling to better engage customers, donors, and supporters.

· Streamline everyday marketing tasks and workflows.

· Explore practical AI tools that can help grow businesses and nonprofit organizations.

"One of the goals of CFI's Community Impact Fund is to bring innovative learning opportunities to our island community," said Savannah Kelly, Director of Community Engagement at the Charitable Foundation of the Islands. "Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations communicate and operate. Through this series, we're helping nonprofits and businesses gain practical skills that save time, strengthen their marketing, and ultimately allow them to better serve our community."

To get the most from this interactive workshop, attendees are encouraged to subscribe to Claude Pro before the session. The hands-on exercises will utilize Claude Desktop, which requires a Claude Pro subscription. Participants without a subscription are still welcome to attend and will benefit from the demonstrations and instruction, although they will have limited opportunities to participate in some of the interactive activities.

The workshop is free to attend, but advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/charitablefoundationoftheislands/event/aimarketingworkshop/

To learn more about CFI's Community Impact Fund and how it is investing in innovative projects that strengthen Sanibel and Captiva, visit: CFI Community Impact Fund For additional information, please contact CFI at info@sancapcfi.org.

About the Charitable Foundation of the Islands

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) inspires philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration for the vitality of the island community. Through donor-advised funds, grantmaking, leadership initiatives, and collaborative programs like the Community Impact Fund, CFI strengthens nonprofits, supports innovative community solutions, and invests in the future of Sanibel and Captiva.