The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications. Our next project was the research and writing of the “The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age … [Read more...]
Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions
As COVID accelerates innovative uses of AI in many areas, we are also seeing more development of AI-powered data mapping tools for philanthropic advising and to support donor investment decisions. In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving (ai4giving), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment - whether everyday donors, program officers, or major … [Read more...]
Future of Giving: Coordination, Donor Retention & Artificial Intelligence
spark and honey: Future of Giving Report This report explores the question: What are the cultural shifts impacting the future of giving, and what are the critical implications and opportunities for individuals and organization now and in the future? It is a collaboration between sparks & honey, a business strategy firm and the Morgridge Family Foundation. The report defines the “giving ecosystem” expansively, encompassing private and public sectors, individuals and larger … [Read more...]
What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth
What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth - Guest Post by Rachel Stephenson Sheff Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core. In today’s global philanthropy landscape, the distance between donors and fundraisers is shrinking, with strategic partnerships on the rise and competition at its fiercest. What are the implications of this on the non-profit sector and how can fundraisers adapt to this shifting … [Read more...]
Book: Simple Acts to Change the World
Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, "Simple Acts to Change the World." Guest Post: Giving the Gift of Giving by Amy Neumann "Nothing else in life is such a maker of joy and cheer as the privilege of doing good." — James Russell Miller Is there any feeling quite like the smile someone gives you when you just did even a small kindness? Perhaps it was simply because you were … [Read more...]
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