Skip to main content

Your AI Learning Journey Starts Here.

Sidecar provides AI education to association and nonprofit professionals just like you.

Free Intro to AI Webinar

New to AI? We've got the webinar for you. Every month we host our free Intro to AI Webinar for Associations and Nonprofits. Our next session is October 22nd at 2pm CST.

Team AI Education

Educate your entire team on AI. Get access to our AI Learning Hub and the AAiP Certification for one team-wide rate.

Ascend Book

Download our free AI Book for association and nonprofit professionals. 

Community

Connect with fellow AI enthusiasts in our free online community. 

digitalNow Conference

Attend our flagship event for the most cutting edge technology content in the nonprofit space. 

Member AI Education

Remain relevant in this ever-changing AI world. Be the source of AI education for your members.

Get Your AAiP Certification

Become a certified Association AI Professional (AAiP) to lead your organization into the future with confidence!

Our Latest AI Reads

Why AI Is About to Become (Almost) Free - And What That Means for Your Association

OpenAI just committed over a trillion dollars to AI infrastructure. AMD will supply six gigawatts of GPUs. Nvidia signed for ten gigawatts. Oracle's providing the cloud capacity ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

Morning Briefings and Midnight Research: How AI Assistants Are Redefining Member Expectations

While you sleep tonight, an AI assistant could be researching your top professional interests, analyzing your calendar, drafting meeting agendas, and curating industry ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

The Agent Builder Trap: What Association Leaders Need to Know Before Committing to a Platform

OpenAI just unveiled AgentKit—a no-code platform that lets anyone build AI agents. In theory, you, a non-technical association professional with zero coding experience, can now ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

From Gutenberg to Generative: What the Printing Press Can Teach Us About AI

I keep hearing the same question from association leaders: "Which AI tool should we use?" It's not the right question, but it also makes sense as the latest AI tools are all we’re ...
John Huisman
John Huisman

DevDay 2025: No-Code App Development, ChatGPT Pulse, & The Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Play | [Sidecar Sync Episode 103]

Summary: This week on Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dive deep into OpenAI’s biggest moves of the year—starting with how ChatGPT has evolved into a no-code ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

Why "Boring AI" Wins: The Early Mover Advantage for Associations

AI can generate photorealistic videos. Write entire novels. Pass the bar exam. These capabilities make headlines and dominate conference keynotes. But the organizations actually ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias
Audience Icon

100,000+

Audience

Brain Icon

3,500+

AI Learners

Subscriber Icon

28,000+

Subscribers

What do people say about Sidecar?

We quickly realized the immense value Sidecar could provide to our organization. Partnering with Sidecar to offer educational resources has positioned us as an AI innovation leader in our industry.

Ann Gergen
Executive Director, AGRiP

Sidecar is my go-to resource for emerging trends in association technology. From learning resources to a community of visionaries, Sidecar helps me stay innovative, strategic, and on the cutting edge.

 

Liz Peuster, CAE
Chief Communications Officer, SCACPA

Completing the certification was a valuable experience. I especially appreciated how the AI content was tailored specifically to the association space, and the exams were thoughtfully designed.

Denise LeDuc Froemming
PRESIDENT & CEO, CalCPA

Sidecar makes it easy to stay on top of everything AI-related.

It is an incredible organization filling a much needed education gap in the association and non-profit space.

Sheri Jacobs
CEO, Avenue M Group; Best-selling author

For association professionals who are looking to incorporate or leverage Artificial Intelligence, Sidecar's AAiP certification or learning courses are an essential part of your journey. Think big but start small and get started with Sidecar's Association Artificial Intelligence Program (AAiP) certification program.

Carlos Cardenas
Senior Director of Information Technology, NBCRNA

I trust Sidecar to provide me with actionable insights on the latest association management trends, particularly when it comes to AI. Between the blog, the podcast, the newsletter, its books, and live and on demand courses, Sidecar makes it easy for me to learn on my schedule and in my preferred way.

Scott Breen
Senior VP of Sustainability, CMI

I’m learning so much about the intersection of AI and associations from Sidecar, and it’s been an eye-opening journey. If you’re in the association space and want to stay ahead of the curve, this is the place to be. The insights and community here have not only expanded my knowledge but also given me practical strategies I can apply right away.

Danielle Duran Baron
Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Industry Relations, SNA

At MSTA, twenty-two staff members have already earned their AAiP certification, with more on the way. This specialized training is empowering our team to implement AI solutions that enhance the member experience in meaningful ways. The AAiP Certification gives association professionals the tools they need to integrate AI effectively, driving efficiency, personalization, and engagement. It's an essential investment in the future of our organization.

Bruce Moe
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MSTA

As AI continues to reshape industries, Sidecar's certification and other educational programming continue to provide valuable insights into leveraging AI strategically to drive innovation, efficiency, and impact. I look forward to applying these learnings to further enhance how we integrate AI at AAE and beyond!

Kim FitzSimmons
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, AAE
thought lines

Join thousands of association & nonprofit pros in getting our newsletter

@sidecarglobal Throwback to digitalNow 23, when we asked the hard question: Will AI take jobs from people? Our advice: while everyone’s talking about it, get busy becoming an AI expert and your #jobsecurity will be that much closer. Register for digitalNow 24 here: digitalnowconference.com #artificialintelligence #ai #technology #association #nonprofit #innovation #digitaltransformation #fyp #futureofwork #worktiktok #tech #techtok #learn ♬ original sound - Sidecar
@sidecarglobal 🚀 With AI progressing rapidly, the possibilities are progressing just as rapidly. 🤖 AI can’t do something for you? ⏲️Just wait 5 minutes and try again (Ok… ok… maybe not literally😉)! 🎉If you’re excited about the possibilities that AI open up, you won’t want to miss our latest episode of Sidecar Sync with Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias. 📺Check out the clip below and listen or watch our full episode here: https://sidecarglobal.com/blog/sidecar-sync-episode-18 #AI #techinnovation #aitransformation #association #nonprofit #tech #artificialintelligence #professionaldevelopment #techtok #technology #innovation ♬ original sound - Sidecar