Supporting Small Businesses and Nonprofits Through Change

Practical frameworks for navigating AI, operations, and organizational evolution

Slatebridge partners with women-owned and minority-owned small businesses and nonprofit organizations as they navigate growth, shifting priorities, and increasing technological complexity.

We create Applied AI Frameworks: structured, practical resources that help leaders make informed, responsible decisions about emerging technologies in their real-world context. Rather than focusing on software selection or technical implementation, our work centers on clarity, judgment, and organizational readiness.

Each Framework is designed around a specific operational area, such as hiring, contracts, grants, communications, or internal workflows. Frameworks include tangible materials organizations can use immediately, including structured prompts, editable templates, and decision guides. Engagements are supported by guided, one-on-one sessions to help translate insights into concrete next steps across workflows, roles, and organizational structure.

Our approach is intentionally accessible. No prior technical background or AI experience is required. We meet organizations where they are and focus on building understanding and confidence so leaders can make thoughtful, sustainable choices as technology continues to evolve.

Work With Us

  • Slatebridge supports women-owned and minority-owned small businesses and nonprofit organizations navigating growth, change, and increasing technological complexity.

    We commonly work with organizations that are:

    • Early-stage or growing

    • Resource-constrained but impact-driven

    • Seeking clarity around operations, structure, and tools

    • Curious about how emerging technologies, including AI, can be applied responsibly and effectively

    Our work is designed to meet organizations where they are, regardless of technical background or prior experience with AI.

  • Applied AI Frameworks are structured, use-case-based resources designed to support informed, responsible decision-making around emerging technologies.

    Each Framework focuses on a specific operational area and includes:

    • A clear use-case overview outlining goals, constraints, and boundaries

    • Curated, ready-to-use AI prompts

    • Editable templates such as contracts, policies, emails, checklists, or workflow documents

    • Guidance on how AI integrates into existing processes and roles

    • Responsible-use considerations and review checkpoints

    Frameworks are paired with guided, one-on-one support to help leaders apply these materials within their organizational context and translate insight into practical action.

  • Engagements begin with a short intake conversation to understand your organization’s goals, needs, and constraints.

    From there:

    • A customized Applied AI Framework is developed around a specific operational area or workflow

    • A guided working session is held to walk through the Framework and apply it to your organization

    • You receive all materials along with a concise action plan outlining recommended next steps

    Most Applied AI Framework engagements are completed within two to four weeks.

  • AI Frameworks are commonly developed around the following areas:

    For Small Businesses

    • Hiring and employee or contractor agreements

    • Client intake, proposals, and onboarding

    • Internal operations, policies, and documentation

    • Marketing and customer communications

    For Nonprofits

    • Grant writing and reporting

    • Donor communications

    • Volunteer onboarding

    • Program operations and internal workflows

    AI Frameworks can also be customized around a specific operational need unique to your organization.

  • Slatebridge uses a fee-based model to support the sustainability of this work and enable continued access for underrepresented organizations.

    AI Framework engagements are offered at multiple levels based on scope and complexity, with pricing starting at:

    • AI Framework Starter: starting at $1,750

    • AI Framework Buildout: starting at $3,900

    • AI Framework Suite: starting at $7,500

    Sliding scale or subsidized options may be available for nonprofits and early-stage organizations.

    For additional details or to discuss the right level of engagement, please contact us.