AI for Social Good and Creative Design for Nonprofits

Presentation for the Nonprofit Commons (NPC) in Second Life, a collective of nonprofit agencies from around the world who have met in Second Life for 16 years every Friday.

As Education Co-Chair of the NPC Board, Cynthia Calongne, known as Lyr Lobo, explored how to design AI prompts for nonprofit fundraising events and escape room game designs.

1. AI for Social Good
and
Creative Design
Nonprofit Commons
September 6, 2024
Lyr Lobo
Dr. Cynthia Calongne
Colorado Technical University

2. A Prompt Asks an AI Tool for a Creative Response
In our STEAMyAI Art workshop, we featured a Prompt Template by Wolff (2023)
Prefix --the image medium and style: studio photography or a close-up shot
Scene –defines the content
Suffix –describes the mood, the tone, and vibe, and colors
Parameters –and closes with the size, version of the tool, or format
Today’s session features prompts for ChatGPT 4.o and Midjourney 6.1 and how their
responses support nonprofit organizations
Wolff, T. (2023). Turn ChatGPT into a Midjourney prompt generator: A step-by-step guide. Medium.
https://medium.com/the-generator/turn-chatgpt-into-a-midjourney-prompt-generator-a-step-by-step-guide-d447479f8a48

3. Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies
The Prompt
To support a Nonprofit organization, describe 20 examples of ways to raise money for
social good programs that are fun for the people donating the money, low cost, and a
great way to raise money for social good.
The AI Tool’s Response
Here are 20 creative, fun, and low-cost ways to raise money for social good programs,
keeping both the donors engaged and the overhead costs manageable (OpenAI, 2024):
OpenAI. (2024a). ChatGPT 4.o (September 6 version) [Large Language Model]. https://chat.openai.com/

4. Prompt for Midjourney 6.1
/imagine
Illustrate the ways in which artificial
intelligence and art can help persons with
disabilities, use a heart-warming theme
and be inclusive, depicting women and
men from every ethnicity and gender. Use
bold colors with blues, reds, greens, golds,
and purples.
Midjourney. (2024). Midjourney 6.1
(September 6 version) [AI Art Software].
https://www.Midjourney.com

5. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 1
1. Online Auction
Collect donations from local businesses (gift cards, services, products) and auction them
online. People enjoy bidding on items, and the excitement can drive prices up.
2. Charity Walk or Run
Host a themed walk/run event where participants raise money through sponsorships.
Themes (like color runs or costume runs) make it fun and engaging for participants.
3. Bake-Off Challenge
Organize a bake-off where participants pay an entry fee to compete. Attendees can vote for
their favorite treats by donating money for each vote.

6. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 2
4. Trivia Night
Host a trivia competition at a local bar or café. Charge an entry fee for teams to compete,
and offer donated prizes for the winners.
5. Community Yard Sale
Ask community members to donate gently used items and host a big yard sale. All proceeds
go to the nonprofit, and participants can find treasures.
6. Movie Night
Organize a family-friendly outdoor or indoor movie night. Charge an entry fee, sell snacks,
and make it a relaxing way to support the cause.

7. Social Good Communities, Playful Style
Midjourney 6.1 prompt: Playful poster style, Elder beautiful women and handsome men helping young adults and
children in their communities.

8. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 3
7. Game Night
Host a board game or video game tournament. Participants pay a small entry fee, and
winners can receive small donated prizes. It’s fun for all ages!
8. Art Auction
Invite local artists to donate artwork or offer to split the sale. Host a gallery event (in-person
or online) where people can bid on the pieces.
9. Karaoke Night
Partner with a local bar or event space for a karaoke night, with donations being made per
song or participant. It’s a lively way to get everyone involved.

9. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 4
10. Cook-off (Chili, BBQ, etc.)
Invite people to participate in a cook-off, where the public can pay to sample and vote for
their favorite dishes. Offer fun prizes for the best chefs.
11. Craft Workshops
Host a crafting class (like painting, knitting, or DIY home décor) where people can pay to
participate and learn something new.
12. Photo Contest
Hold a photography contest where people submit photos for a small entry fee. Let people
vote by donating, and offer a small prize for the most popular photo.

10. Which Escape Room Image Makes a Good Poster?
Midjourney 6.1 prompt: imagine a scene set in an Escape Room set in a museum featuring seven people from different
ethnicities trying to find clues in the mysterious looking room with artifacts from Egypt and archaeological mysteries.

11. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 5
13. Virtual Concert
Host a virtual music event where local bands or musicians perform. Charge a small fee for
access or invite donations during the event.
14. Escape Room Challenge
Create a DIY escape room at a low cost. Teams pay to participate and race against the clock
to "escape," with winners receiving donated prizes.
15. Pet Parade
Organize a fun pet parade, charging a small entry fee for participants. People love showing
off their pets, and you can offer cute awards for the best-dressed pets.

12. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 6
16. Fitness Challenge
Organize a fitness challenge where participants set goals (like walking 10,000 steps a day).
People can donate to support someone’s challenge, encouraging healthy competition.
17. Silent Auction
Collect items from local businesses or supporters and host a silent auction, either in person
or online. People bid on items, and the highest bidder wins.
18. Themed Dinner Party
Host a themed dinner party (like a mystery dinner or a cultural cuisine night) where guests
donate to attend. You can even get local restaurants to sponsor or cater.

13. ChatGPT’s Nonprofit Fundraising Recommendations 7
19. Raffle
Create a raffle with donated items or experiences. Tickets are sold to people in the community,
and winners are drawn at a live or virtual event.
20. Challenge Event (Polar Plunge, Pie in the Face)
Organize a funny challenge where participants agree to do something outlandish (like a polar
plunge or getting a pie in the face) when fundraising goals are met. Donors love seeing quirky
outcomes!
Each of these ideas combines fun, community engagement, and low costs while helping raise
awareness and funds for social good (OpenAI, 2024).
OpenAI. (2024a). ChatGPT 4.o (September 6 version) [Large Language Model].
https://chat.openai.com/

14. Escape Rooms Set in a Museum
Midjourney 6.1 prompt: imagine a scene set in an Escape Room set in a museum featuring seven people from different
ethnicities trying to find clues in the mysterious looking room with artifacts from Egypt and archaeological mysteries.

15. ChatGPT’s Virtual World Events
Virtual Treasure Hunt
Virtual Fashion Show
3D Concert
Virtual Art Gallery Auction
Avatar Dance Party
Virtual Escape Room
3D Charity Marathon
Virtual Comedy Show
Avatar Talent Show
Virtual Pet Show

16. ChatGPT’s Virtual World Events 2
Interactive Story Adventure
3D Charity Auction
Virtual Carnival
3D Build-Off Competition
Virtual Film Festival
3D Scavenger Hunt
Virtual Quiz Show
Virtual Charity Fashion Store
Avatar Relay Race
Virtual Gala Dinner

17. Escape Room Planning
The Prompt
Describe 20 ideas for puzzles for players to solve in a 3D virtual world escape room.
The opening response
Here are 20 creative puzzle ideas for players to solve in a 3D virtual world escape room,
designed to engage and challenge participants with interactive, immersive elements
(OpenAI, 2024b):
OpenAI. (2024b). ChatGPT 4.o (September 6 version) [Large Language Model]. https://chat.openai.com/

18. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 1
1. Hidden Object Puzzle
Scatter objects around the room, with players needing to find them based on cryptic clues. Once
collected, the objects might unlock a hidden door or a clue when arranged correctly.
2. Interactive Lever Puzzle
Players must pull a series of levers in a specific order to unlock a door. Clues for the correct
sequence can be hidden around the room or given through a riddle.
3. Color Matching Puzzle
Players need to match colored objects, lights, or symbols on walls or floors to corresponding
colors in the room. Solving the puzzle correctly opens a hidden compartment or door.
OpenAI. (2024a). ChatGPT 4.o (September 6 version) [Large Language Model].
https://chat.openai.com/

19. Social Good Communities
Midjourney 6.1 prompt: Playful poster style, Elder beautiful women and handsome men helping young adults and
children in their communities.

20. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 2
4. Rotating Statues Puzzle
Place statues or large objects around the room that need to be rotated to face a specific
direction. Clues could be found on a map or a series of pictures on the walls.
5. Digital Code Lock
Players must find numbers hidden around the room (perhaps in books, wall art, or written in
code) and enter them into a digital lock or keypad to unlock the next area.
6. Word Scramble Puzzle
Letters are scattered around the environment, and players need to unscramble them to form
a word that serves as a password to a door or a computer terminal.

21. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 3
7. Music Sequence Puzzle
Players encounter a series of musical instruments or sound-producing objects that need to
be played in a particular order. A nearby riddle or diagram gives hints to the correct sequence.
8. Mirror Puzzle
Mirrors in the room can be moved to reflect light onto specific symbols or points on the wall.
When the light hits the right spot, a hidden passage opens or reveals a code.
9. Maze Puzzle
A mini-maze is embedded in the floor or on a virtual screen. Players must navigate it, either
by guiding an object through or by following instructions found in the room.

22. Heartwarming Social Good Communities
Midjourney 6.1 prompt: Playful poster style, Elder beautiful women and handsome men helping young adults and
children in their communities.

23. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 4
10. Pressure Plate Puzzle
Players must stand on specific pressure plates in the correct order or combination to trigger
a mechanism. The clues might be hidden in paintings, symbols, or numbers scattered around.
11. Symbol Matching Puzzle
Different symbols are scattered throughout the room, and players must match them to
corresponding elements (like runes, glyphs, or statues) in the correct sequence to unlock the
next clue.
12. Magnetic Key Puzzle
Players must guide a magnetic key through a maze using magnets or other tools. Once
retrieved, the key unlocks a door or chest containing the next puzzle clue.

24. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 5
13. Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle
A large image is fragmented and scattered across the room. Players must collect and piece
the parts together, revealing an image or code that leads to the next solution.
14. Time-Triggered Puzzle
A puzzle involves interacting with objects within a set time frame, such as pressing buttons
or pulling levers in the right order before time runs out. Failure resets the room.
15. Interactive Book Puzzle
Several books on a virtual shelf must be arranged in the correct order or opened to specific
pages. Clues for the correct order might be hidden in a story or riddle somewhere in the room.

25. Escape Room Players
Midjourney 6.1 prompt: elegant style, men and women of all ages working together to solve the escape room set in an
Egyptian room in a museum.

26. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 6
16. Floating Platform Puzzle
Players must navigate a series of floating platforms or stepping stones, jumping or walking
across them in the right order. Choosing the wrong platform might trigger a reset or penalty.
17. Laser Beam Puzzle
Laser beams need to be reflected using mirrors or crystal prisms to hit a specific target.
Once aligned correctly, the beams unlock a hidden compartment or doorway.
18. Weight-Based Puzzle
Objects of varying weights need to be placed on a scale or pressure plates. Players must
figure out the correct combination of objects based on clues scattered in the room.

27. ChatGPT’s Escape Room Ideas 7
19. Potion-Mixing Puzzle
Virtual flasks and ingredients are available in the room. Players must mix the correct
combination of potions based on clues or recipes hidden throughout the space to unlock a door
or reveal a new area.
20. Hidden Passage Puzzle
Players need to find and manipulate hidden switches, buttons, or levers disguised as
ordinary objects (like books, wall sconces, or statues) to reveal a hidden passage or trapdoor.
These puzzles combine physical interaction, logic, pattern recognition, and teamwork, creating
a dynamic and immersive escape room experience in a 3D virtual world.
OpenAI. (2024b). ChatGPT 4.o (September 6 version) [Large Language Model]. https://chat.openai.com/

28. Use AI for Inspiration When Planning Social Good Events
Tips to remember
Your creativity session begins with a
great prompt
Not every response will be useful.
Edit your request and ask again
Give the AI tool feedback, noting a
thumbs up or down
Use citations and references to
promote ethical use of AI tools
Have fun creating events and
designing posters with AI art tools!
Questions?