David M. Bruce is an accomplished grant consultant, capacity builder, and AmeriCorps VISTA professional with more than 11 years of experience securing over $2 million in competitive funding.  Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he specializes in the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal development to compliance, grant management, and donor stewardship. He has successfully developed funding strategies for nonprofits and businesses in the health, education, legal services, and economic mobility sectors.  He is certified in advanced prompt engineering and AI workflows, he leverages artificial intelligence to automate grant research, optimize prospect pipelines, and strengthen organizational capacity. David earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Alabama A&M University and is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). 

In this lesson, participants will discover why prompt engineering has become an essential skill in today's AI-driven world. They will learn how effective communication with AI can enhance creativity, improve productivity, and transform ideas into better outcomes. More than asking questions, prompt engineering is a modern extension of writing, requiring clear thinking, organization, context, and purpose to guide AI in producing meaningful and creative results.

Every lesson has the power to change the way you think.  Take a moment to reflect on today's lesson and record the one takeaway that had the greatest impact on your entrepreneurial mindset.

Transform your learning into action. Each Battlecard builds toward your personalized roadmap. Complete this exercise by explaining why your TakeAway matters and how you plan to apply it. The ReachBack team will use your completed Battlecards to help you create a clear, actionable roadmap that supports your personal, professional, and entrepreneurial goals.