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The Fundraising.AI Podcast
Welcome to Fundraising.AI, your guide to navigating the ethical landscape of nonprofit fundraising and artificial intelligence. In this podcast, we explore the intricate intersection where philanthropy meets technology, delving into Responsible and Beneficial AI practices and their impact on fundraising endeavors.
What we uncover
Join us for engaging discussions with industry experts and thought leaders.
AI for Social Impact
Harnessing technology to drive meaningful change and amplify impact.
Data Privacy and Security
Safeguarding donor information in an increasingly digital world.
Ethical AI Development
Crafting algorithms that prioritize fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
Collaborative Initiatives
Exploring partnerships that promote Responsible and Beneficial AI adoption and innovation.
For every role
Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, fundraiser, or technology enthusiast, Fundraising.AI equips you with actionable insights and best practices.
All episodes
Episode 51: Nonprofit AI Strategies: Personalization, Ethics, and the Future of Giving
Fundraising, in the nonprofit sector, is no exception to the unprecedented pace of industry transformation by Artificial Intelligence.
Episode 50: 50 Episodes of Fundraising AI: Milestones, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Nathan and Scott celebrate the 50th episode of the Fundraising AI podcast, reflecting on their journey and the rapid evolution of AI technology.
Episode 49: Sustainable Giving: A Strategic Approach to Long-Term Donor Engagement with Dave Raley
Meet Dave Raley, consultant, co-host, writer & keynote speaker, and the founder of Imago Consulting, an advisory firm that helps organizations create growth through innovation.
Episode 48: Life-Long Learning to Stay Relevant in the Age of AI
We start today’s conversation with Nathan and Scott sharing their thoughts on the inauguration of the 47th president of the USA and the tech giants who were present.
Episode 47: Embracing Tools, Cultivating Curiosity, and Saving Personal Time
Welcome back and Happy New Year to all our tech enthusiasts. In this episode, Nathan and Scott discuss their recent experiences with AI, including Nathan’s exploration of quantum computing and Scott’s digital detox.
Episode 46: 2024 AI Breakthroughs!
In this episode, Nathan and Scott discuss the rapid advancements in AI, their implications for the fundraising sector, and what you need to look out for when using newly developed technologies in general.
Episode 45: Please and Thank You
In this episode, Nathan and Scott explore the concept of anthropomorphizing AI, delving into how simple acts like saying “please” and “thank you” can transform how we interact with AI tools.
Episode 44: Shaping the Future of Philanthropy Through Technology with Jean Westrick
Meet Jean Westrick, an Executive Director at the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG). She has 20+ years in philanthropy, specializing in technology strategy, program execution, and foundation operations.
Episode 43: AI in Fundraising: Embracing Innovation, Responsibility, and Community
Starting today’s conversation, Nathan and Scott discuss practical takeaways from recent conferences, including Scott’s experience at the AFP Kindleberger Forum, where he saw firsthand how AI can empower small nonprofits with limited resources.
Episode 42: Empowering Low Resource Languages with Subha Vadlamannati of OpenNLP Labs
In today’s conversation, Subha Vadlamannati, founder and CEO of OpenNLP Labs and a student at Stanford, shares her journey and mission to make natural language processing (NLP) accessible for low-resource and marginalized languages.
Episode 41: Manipulation vs. Rationale: The need for ethical use of AI
The evolution of AI has made our work easy and quick. But it’s crucial that we are using it for the right reasons. There’s also a dark side to using AI that most people aren’t aware of.
Episode 40: Building Trust in the AI Era with Cherian Koshy
In today’s conversation, Cherian Koshy reflects on the evolution of technology, transparency, and the role of AI in nonprofit fundraising.
Meet your hosts
Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans
Nathan Chappell
Founder, Fundraising.AI
Nathan is widely recognized as a leading authority on the intersection of artificial intelligence and philanthropy. He co-authored the award-winning Generosity Crisis and Nonprofit AI, and he founded Fundraising.AI to promote responsible and beneficial AI adoption in the nonprofit space.
Scott Rosenkrans
VP of AI Innovation, DonorSearch Ai
Scott began his journey in the nonprofit sector twelve years ago as a prospect researcher. He became interested in predictive modeling and data analytics, and began to create an immense commitment to delivering tailor-made machine learning models to nonprofits.
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