Promises and Pitfalls of AI for Fundraising

Balancing day-to-day operations with critical fundraising efforts is a challenge for many nonprofits. As the sector evolves, organizations need innovative strategies to optimize fundraising while managing limited resources. This workshop explores how to leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance fundraising strategies, streamline communication tasks, and support organizational growth.

Participants will learn about practical use cases of how to integrate AI in nonprofit fundraising, including its potential benefits and risks. We'll discuss how AI can save time, create personalized donor experiences, and assist with time-consuming tasks. However, we'll also address potential pitfalls such as donor alienation, privacy concerns, and ethical considerations.

This workshop is suitable for nonprofit professionals at all levels, from AI novices to experienced fundraisers looking to refine their strategies.

By the end of the session, you'll be able to:

• Optimize fundraising strategies using AI while mitigating associated risks
• Maintain authenticity and address ethical considerations in AI-assisted fundraising
• Develop a plan for introducing or expanding AI use in your organization

Join us to learn how to transform your fundraising approach and make informed decisions about integrating AI tools into your nonprofit's strategy.

About the Presenter

With almost two decades of experience in the sector and a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in organizational development, Anne Hager helps Executive Directors without fundraising staff design fundraising strategies to move from uncertainty and overwhelm to financial stability and increased impact. Her career spans board, executive, and senior leadership positions in the nonprofit sector, where she gained extensive experience in writing grants for federal and private institutions, engaging communities, and raising funds from individuals. She is a certified Trainer and Facilitator, and a lifelong learner with qualifications ranging from DEIB from the Boston Chamber of Commerce to the Institute for Nonprofit Practice at Tufts Tisch College. In her free time, she enjoys going for runs while listening to her favorite podcasts and spending time with her family outdoors.