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AI in Plain English Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the AI terms your team keeps hearing, with practical context for mission-driven organizations.
Why Your AI Plans Can't Wait Any Longer
By Amanda Loveland · September 10, 2026
Why community organizations need to move from waiting on AI to building the strategy, skills, and safeguards required to use it well.
How to Effectively Put AI to Work
By Amanda Loveland · August 19, 2026
How an organization-trained knowledge base can help community-facing staff answer member questions accurately, consistently, and in the organization's voice.
Don't Let AI Replace What Matters Most
By Amanda Loveland · July 13, 2026
A reminder to use AI for capacity and support without replacing the creativity, connection, and human work at the heart of community organizations.
Lay the Bricks: Building a Foundation for AI in Community Rec
By Amanda Loveland · May 11, 2026
A practical look at the groundwork community rec organizations need to put in place before adopting AI.
Honest Answers on AI for Community Rec Leaders Ready to Move Forward
By Amanda Loveland · April 15, 2026
Straightforward answers to common questions for rec leaders preparing to move ahead with AI.
Navigating AI in Community Rec: How the Industry Is Preparing for What's Next
By John Reecer · March 30, 2026
A roundtable on how community rec leaders are approaching AI adoption, featuring Amanda Loveland.
Why Community Rec Centers Are Built for Success with AI
By Amanda Loveland · December 29, 2025
Why the people-first culture of community rec centers positions them well to adopt AI.
Beyond Prompts: How to Turn AI into a Strategic Advantage
By Amanda Loveland · November 26, 2025
Moving past basic prompting to use AI as a strategic tool for your organization.
AI in Community Rec: Finding the Balance Between Efficiency and Authenticity
By Amanda Loveland · August 27, 2025
How to gain efficiency from AI while keeping human connection at the center of your work.
Why Change Management is Key to Successful AI Adoption
By Amanda Loveland · July 23, 2025
Why guiding your team through change matters as much as the technology itself when adopting AI.
AI Policy as a Path to Innovation: A Human-First Approach
By Amanda Loveland · June 25, 2025
How a thoughtful, human-centered usage policy can empower staff and open the door to responsible AI adoption.
How AI is Revolutionizing Community Rec Centers
By Community Rec Magazine · May 2025
A feature examining how community rec centers are adopting AI, with insights from Amanda Loveland.