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The ethical and responsible use of AI in fundraising

The ethical and responsible use of AI in fundraising

August 21, 2024


In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Council Content Coordinator Margaret Gardner speaks with Nathan Chappell, senior vice president at DonorSearch AI, who is on a mission to reignite generosity and transform the future of fundraising through responsible and beneficial AI.

In their discussion, Nathan addresses issue including:

  • The big picture – how nonprofits can use AI to deepen relationships and increase their fundraising efficiency and results
  • The potential pitfalls for nonprofits using AI
  • Tips for the ethical and responsible use of AI in fundraising

About our guest

Nathan is a thought leader, inventor of multiple AI patents, entrepreneur and award-winning author and one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. 

As the head of AI for DonorSearch, he leads the efforts to bring efficiency at scale through AI for many of the largest nonprofits in the US. 

Nathan is the founder of the Fundraising.AI collaborative, a 6,000+ member global think-tank responsible for publishing the world’s first Framework for Responsible and Beneficial AI for Fundraising. 

He’s also the co-author of the award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges

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