Resources
Harness Responsible and Beneficial AI for Fundraising
Access our curated list of Responsible and Beneficial AI and Fundraising resources below
2023 Summit Sessions
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Mallory Erickson, Power Partners Formula™ and Host, What The Fundraising
Responsible AI is Everyone's Responsibility: How a Responsible AI Framework for Fundraising Can Save Humanity
29:12
AI Ethics for Fundraisers: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
AI 101 to Enhance Impact
31:31
When it comes to AI, what makes us successful?: Practical steps to evaluating AI and AI vendors
30:16
Panel: The Power of Big Data and How Data Can Inform Strategic Business Decisions
ft. Bloomerang, Neon One, DonorPerfect, Virtuous, and Mallory Erickson
29:12
Striking the Balance: AI Efficiency and Donor Trust
Rebekah Tweed, All Tech is Human
28:46
AI and Personalization: Building Stronger Human Relationships
30:48
Bias Mitigation in AI: Ensuring Fairness and Inclusivity in Fundraising Efforts
Charles Buchanan, Technology Helps
25:52
Panel: Navigating Innovation, Collaboration and Disruption in the Nonprofit Sector
30:57
Generative AI & Modern Innovation: Responsible & Ethical AI Integration
22:07
Accelerating the AI Adoption Curve - From Hesitation to Empowerment
Nejeed Kassam, Keela
30:00
The Role of AI in Sustainable Fundraising Practices
Howard Lake, UK Fundraising
26:10
Launching the Generosity AI Working Group
Woodrow Rosenbaum, GivingTuesday & Jesse Bourns, Ajah
28:14
Privacy & Security in AI Systems: Protecting Donor Information in the Age of AI
Ken Haigh, Omatic Software
28:14
Collaborative Frontiers: Enhancing AI Adoption in Nonprofits through disruptive collaboration
Kaz McGrath, Plai and Starling
28:30
Prioritizing Major Gift Prospects with AI: A Case Study
Andy Canada, JGA & Paul Erbes, Morningside University
28:14
Voices from the Field: Boost Your Productivity and Impact with AI
Devi Thomas, Microsoft Philanthropies & Alex Kasavin, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft
29:57
From Data to Donors: Ask us Anything to Learn how DonorSearch Ai Helps You Optimize Outreach Efforts
Scott Rosenkrans, DonorSearch Ai
29:02
Fundraising Intelligence AMA
Nundini Krishnan & Mary Whitrow, iWave
29:46
What's Next? Upskill in the Age of AI
Sterrin Bird, Salesforce & Deb Taft, Lindauer
28:03
Leveraging Consumer Data using AI and Machine Learning in a Privacy Responsible Way
Roger Hiyama & Cameron Popp, Wiland
30:44
Can we talk about trust?
Justin McCord & Amanda Wasson, RKD Group
29:12
Reflections from Day One
29:27
Tired of Bad Data? Focus on Feelings, Not Features
Tim Lockie, The Human Stack
25:31
Panel: The Importance of Change Management through AI Transformation
ft. BWF, GG+A, iWave, Wiland, and Brittany Shaff
23:50
The Role of Trust in AI for Fundraising
Piper Sullivan, Salesforce
18:57
Jobs and AI: Roles, Responsibilities & Employee Wellbeing
Liji Thomas, Valorem Reply
29:26
Incorporating Humans in AI Solutions: Balancing Automation and Ethical Decision-Making
Haniyeh Mahmoudian, Ph.D., DataRobot
19:53
The Future of AI in Fundraising: Predictions and Preparations
Tim Paris, Dataro
29:47
The Easiest Way to Get Started with AI - A Practitioner's Perspective
Gayle Roberts, Larkin Street Youth Services
28:30
Using Responsible and Beneficial AI in Community-Centric Fundraising Practices
35:11
Panel: Building a Trustworthy Ecosystem: The Responsible and Beneficial AI for Fundraising Imperative
ft. Salesforce, Microsoft, Blackbaud, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits
46:37
Promoting Open-Source Knowledge for AI in Fundraising
Woodrow Rosenbaum, GivingTuesday
25:09
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Decoding the many forms of AI Hype; Ways to avoid destroying trust in the non-profit sector
Tania Duarte, We and AI
27:20
AI Governance and Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for AI in Fundraising
26:29
Ensuring Data Ethics: How AI Tech Vendors Can Support Nonprofits in Ethical Decision-Making
Amy Sample Ward & Tristan Penn, NTEN
30:16
Data Ethics & Transparency: Building Trustworthy AI Systems for Fundraising
Stefan Byrd-Krueger, ParsonsTKO
30:20
AI as a Tool for Equity
29:26
What's cloud got to do with it : a conversation on AI and so much more
Kelley Hecht, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits
29:01
What AI Can Teach Us About Email Best Practices
Abby Jarvis, Neon One
30:49
AI for Impact: Transforming Nonprofit Marketing With The Power Of AI
Eric Linssen, CommunityBoost
29:37
AI Overview and Impact on Philanthropy
Joshua LaBorde, BWF
29:53
Fundraising Resources
Building a Data Management Strategy for Your Nonprofit
Fewer than 25% of nonprofits report having a data management plan in place. This means data is rarely used to make decisions or predict behaviors.
In this white paper, learn how to build a data management strategy so you can:
- Make better decisions with data analysis and visualizations
- Create more intelligent and compelling campaigns using predictive insights
- Improve operational efficiency by streamlining business workflows – Put trust at the center of your mission by securing stakeholder data
Donor-Centric Fundraising Guide
Maximize your fundraising efforts by putting donors at the center. In this guide, learn how technology can more effectively meet the needs — and rising expectations — of donors.
Realize fundraising success now with key learnings around each aspect of the donor experience, including:
- Awareness
- Trust
- Connectedness
- Ownership
- Promotion
Nonprofit Trends Report
Discover how nonprofit leaders are using technology to improve their organization’s efficiency — and results! The Nonprofit Trends Report, now in its fifth annual edition, distills input from over 1,600 nonprofit professionals into insights to help your organization succeed now. Meet your mission more effectively by exploring:
- The challenges, priorities, and opportunities in the sector
- What nonprofits expect in the year ahead – Surprising ways digital maturity impacts employee engagement
- Key learnings for DEI and sustainability
Ready to make technology work for your mission?
Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is committed to delivering affordable and innovative cloud solutions to help nonprofits tackle the world’s biggest challenges.
- To access grants and discounts across our cloud products, visit: aka.ms/nonprofits.
- To participate in our comprehensive training programs and accelerate your AI skills, visit us at aka.ms/nonprofit-AI-skills.
Crash Course in Fundraising and Engagement
Crash Course in Fundraising and Engagement provides key tips and tricks for how you can:
- Connect with donors digitally
- Personalize the donor experience even more
- Respond to urgent fundraising needs
- Evaluate fundraising efforts in real-time and make changes as needed
- Be as efficient as possible with donor dollars
- Demonstrate impact on an ongoing basis
Request an introduction to your Account Executive
Chat live, call, or complete the form below to reach an Amazon Web Services (AWS) nonprofit business representative. You’ll hear back from us within one business day to discuss how AWS can help your organization.
Solid Gold: The Nonprofit Marketers Guide to Trust
RKD’s research on what donors identify creates or deteriorates trust with nonprofits.
Group Thinkers
RKD’s Group Thinkers podcast is an award-winning long-form conversation podcast with industry experts.
Fundraising in a Recession: 7 Strategies to Raise More Money
In times of economic uncertainty, nonprofits find themselves facing many challenges. However, it’s important to remember that donors will always donate! The key lies in adapting fundraising strategies to the evolving landscape and leveraging new fundraising opportunities. In this ebook, you’ll learn:
- Strategies to raise more money during economic uncertainty
- How to segment your database
- How to expand your networks
- How to diversify fundraising sources
Fundraising Intelligence Resources
Visit our “Conferences” webpage to access more Fundraising Intelligence and iWave resources!
Fundraiser’s Field Guide to Donor Optimization
Fundraisers today are being asked to do more with less, whether the skies are clear or the terrain is rocky. The key to success lies within the most powerful resource a nonprofit has—its donor relationships. Because when fundraisers fully understand their donors and use that data to optimize their fundraising efforts, they can maximize sustainable revenue growth. That’s why Wiland has created The Fundraiser’s Field Guide to Donor Optimization—to help nonprofits determine their next steps on their path to peak donor optimization. This guide outlines the must-have tools and best practices nonprofits need to maximize campaign effectiveness.
The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for GivingTuesday and Year-End
How many emails should you send on GivingTuesday? Do donors really read your year-end fundraising emails, or do they tune them out? Which day is the best for sending annual appeals? And what can artificial intelligence teach us about being more human in our emails?
Find out today! When you download this extension of The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for Better Engagement, you’ll uncover:
- Answers to common questions about end-of-year fundraising emails
- Email performance benchmarks for campaigns sent on GivingTuesday and the last three days of the year
- Takeaways specifically for both large and small organizations
This guide will be a valuable companion as you hone your GivingTuesday and end-of-year communication strategies—grab your copy today!
