A.I. SmartStart

Learn how you can safely implement A.I. in your organization

AI StartSmart

A Clear, Low-Risk A.I. Plan for Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies — in less than 30 days

A.I. StartSmart is a structured, expert-led engagement designed specifically for member-based organizations to identify practical, secure, and effective ways to use A.I. — for better retention, smarter operations, and real cost savings.

Why SmartStart?

Membership organizations face unique challenges when it comes to A.I.:

  • High standards for equity, transparency, and trust
  • A mandate to serve members, not markets
  • Complex governance and decision-making

SmartStart is built with these realities in mind. It’s not about chasing trends — it’s about translating A.I. into mission-aligned strategy.

Smart, secure, and designed for your reality. Let's talk about how A.I. can work for you.

What You’ll Get

A.I. Readiness Scorecard

Tailored to your sector and grounded in real-world operational realities, we conducts surveys and interviews with key leads and staff to uncover readiness, risks and concerns.

Digital + Data Landscape Audit

We analyze your operations, member journey, and your AI readiness.

Quick Wins

We identify 1–2 immediately actionable AI use cases to show ROI fast.

A.I. Roadmap

We deliver a tailored plan that respects your staffing, systems, and goals — no unrealistic promises, just practical next steps.

Leadership Debrief Session

A 90-minute facilitated session to present findings, align decision-makers, and map next steps.

What You’ll Walk Away With

✔ A clear-eyed view of A.I.’s realistic value for your organization

✔ Alignment among staff, board, and leadership

✔ Practical recommendations grounded in your mission, size, and sector

✔ A foundation for any future A.I. investment, partnership, or pilot

SmartStart Is Ideal For:

✔ National or regional associations wondering if/where A.I. fits in

✔ Unions exploring A.I.’s impact on advocacy, bargaining, and worker protections

✔ Regulatory bodies needing to balance innovation with oversight and trust

If your organization is asking What should we be doing about A.I.?”, SmartStart is the place to begin.

What’s In It For My Organization?

Happier members with more personalized experiences

    Staff saving hours per week on repetitive tasks

    Realistic A.I. rollout that respects privacy and people

      Board confidence in your strategic leadership

      What’s The Investment?

      We’ve designed this engagement to be lean, fast, and focused — delivering strategic clarity without long-term commitments or runaway consulting fees.

      SmartStart is delivered over 2–4 weeks, with a flexible format to fit your calendar. You’ll work with a senior consultant and receive a customized report and session materials.

      Flat-Fee Engagement: $9,500

      Includes:

      • A.I. readiness scorecard
      • Digital & data landscape audit
      • 1–2 quick win use cases
      • Tailored A.I. roadmap
      • 90-minute leadership debrief
      • Final deliverable PDF & working session materials

      No surprise fees. No tech implementation required. Just insight, alignment, and a confident path forward.

      Custom pricing available for multi-organization cohorts or federated structures.

      Ready To Get Smart About A.I.?

      Let's talk about your goals, your membership, and whether SmartStart is the right fit.