Schedule
Summit Agenda
October 23, 2023
8:30 AM PST
Practitioners
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
Practitioners
Join our Event Host Mallory Erickson as she kicks off the inaugural Fundraising.AI Global Summit! Start your Summit with us here to get a sneak peek of what’s ahead over these exciting next two days.
9:00am (PST)
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
9:30am (PST)
Platforms
In this engaging session we will dive into the pragmatic and responsible integration of generative AI and natural language processing (NLP). We’ll explore the delicate equilibrium between ingenuity, responsibility, and future-forward progress. Discover how generative AI and NLP can ethically and safely enhance data literacy, build stronger human relationships, and empower data-guided decision-making. Together, we commit to being digitally innovative, transparent, human-centered, and ethically attuned.
Sponsored by Virtuous
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
10:00am (PST)
Practitioners
In this session, we’ll provide a critical overview of AI terms, bias concerns, and common machine learning applications. We’ll also dive into real world examples of how nonprofits are creating impact with AI.
Sponsored by RKD Group
Platforms
In this session, we’ll dive into the intricacies of AI adoption among fundraisers, taking a closer look at the psychological and operational barriers that arise when interacting with AI. Our focus is on providing you with practical guidance on how fundraisers can effectively engage with AI tools to maximize their value, while also shedding light on the nuanced capabilities and limitations of AI algorithms. In this session, we will also highlight the importance of accommodating both early adopters and those progressing at a slower pace along the technology adoption journey. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with a deep understanding fundraisers’ interactions with AI so that, as service providers, we can develop practical AI tools that are attuned to the unique needs and preferences of fundraisers.
Lounge
Fundraising is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking. But it can also be time-consuming and stressful, especially when you have to juggle multiple tasks and priorities. How can you make the most of your limited resources and achieve your goals faster and more effectively? In this workshop, meet with experienced fundraisers who have successfully leveraged AI tools and techniques to enhance their productivity and impact.
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
10:30am (PST)
Practitioners
Sponsored by AWS for Nonprofits
Platforms
How can AI prove a sustainable tool for fundraisers and donors? Considering the past adoption of digital tools and opportunities, Howard Lake explores the sustainability of AI tools and thinking to fundraising business models, to fundraising staff, donors and in terms of its environmental impact.
Lounge
Join us for an engaging and interactive session where we dive deep into the world of AI (including our DonorSearch Ai Solutions) and how it can transform your fundraising. We’ll reveal the secrets behind harnessing the power of AI to identify potential donors, maximize engagement, and drive your mission forward. Our AI expert will also be on hand to answer all your burning questions about DonorSearch Ai or AI in general! PLUS, you will get to hear real DSAi client success stories.
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
11:00am (PST)
Platforms
Join the GivingTuesday Data Commons for the launch of the Generosity AI Working Group and a collaborative data platform for experimentation and progress on AI projects.
Lounge
Ask away! Why is fundraising intelligence important, and what type of data can your organization benefit from using? How can Fundraising intelligence help you do more with less, and how can it support your efforts to create connection and community with prospects and donors?
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
11:30am (PST)
Practitioners
Together with Lauren Sheehan, President at DonorPerfect, Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang, Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One, and Erik Tomalis, Chief Evangelist and Director of Business Development at Virtuous, Mallory Erickson of Power Partners Formula™ moderates an in-depth discussion about the intersection of big data and AI, the opportunity for generative AI in fundraising, and the risks of ignoring AI for the nonprofit sector.
Platforms
In this session, you’ll learn about the challenges of keeping sensitive data safe when integrating AI into platforms for the nonprofit fundraising sector. We’ll discuss how we can mitigate those challenges through methods like re-assessing security programs, extending the product lifecycle, providing additional oversight of the data lifecycle in your data pipeline, and completing a risk assessment before starting an AI-enabled project.
Sponsored by DonorPerfect
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
We asked GivingTuesday’s DataBuddy Ben Cippolini to explore our new 990 dataset and see how AI-enabled approaches could help us understand organization’s missions and programming. In this networking session, Ben shares what he’s learned from the last 2 months of work on the project — what’s working, what’s not working, and what’s next.
12:00pm (PST)
Practitioners
This talk will address how nonprofits can implement emerging tech solutions in a responsible way that respects and maintains donor trust. How can understanding the societal implications of artificial intelligence empower nonprofits to responsibly use automation to improve the fundraising process? What do nonprofit leaders need to know in order to effectively utilize new technological tools like generative AI in fundraising efforts while avoiding common risks and potential pitfalls?
Platforms
AI presents the nonprofit sector and fundraisers with perhaps the most significant opportunity we have ever witnessed, beckoning a new era of innovation and impact. This opportunity calls for unified action and collaboration. Now is the time for consultants, agencies, and service providers to move beyond traditional roles or competition to build a collaborative ethos to harness AI’s full potential for social impact.
As consultants, agencies, and service providers we are uniquely positioned to bridge the AI skills gap and drive transformation across the sector, yet the key to unlocking this opportunity lies in a unified approach. Our session introduces ‘PLAI to Unite’, a strategic framework designed to consolidate our efforts, harnessing economies of scale to profoundly enhance the support system for nonprofits as well as providing consultants, agencies and service providers an opportunity to learn together, connect and collaborate.
Your role in driving #AIforGood this sector is pivotal. How might we drive strategic partnerships and unleash the power of collaboration? Join us – let’s PLAI!
Sponsored by GG+A
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
12:30pm (PST)
Practitioners
Sponsored by GivingTuesday
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
1:00pm (PST)
Practitioners
In an increasingly digitized world, where technology often distances us from genuine human connections, the role of AI in fostering stronger relationships might seem counterintuitive. However, this talk will explore how AI, when harnessed thoughtfully, can actually enhance and deepen our human interactions. Join us for an engaging discussion that delves into the heart of AI-powered personalization. Discover how advanced algorithms and machine learning models can empower businesses and individuals to create tailored experiences that resonate with people on a personal level. We will collectively learn insights on the ethical considerations surrounding AI-driven personalization, emphasizing the importance of transparency, consent, and data privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the future of AI and personalization, this talk will provide food for thought when it comes to technology’s impact on building stronger and more meaningful human relationships.
Platforms
Personal outreach to donors is labor intensive and can drain resources if gift officers are not engaging the right prospects. Morningside University combined behavioral characteristics and wealth screening to uncover prospects with both the passion and capacity to give. Using AI, the private university was able to pinpoint priority major gift prospects, personalize cultivation and outreach, streamline portfolios, and forecast donor potential and overall ROI for their advancement program.
Lounge
Come join Wiland staff in a roundtable discussion where we’ll be discussing how nonprofits can leverage consumer data using AI and machine learning in a privacy responsible way. This session will provide a forum that allows everyone to share their experiences, ask questions and network within a group with shared interests!
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
1:30pm (PST)
Practitioners
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors offers unprecedented automation capabilities, making operations more efficient and scalable. However, a purely automated system can sometimes lack the nuanced judgment and ethical considerations inherent to human nature. This talk delves into the critical importance of striking a balance between AI-driven automation and human-led decision-making. We’ll explore practical strategies to incorporate human oversight in AI systems, ensuring ethical considerations aren’t overlooked. Through real-world examples, we will examine the consequences of over-reliance on automation and the significant benefits of incorporating human-centric design and responsible AI framework in the AI lifecycle.
Sponsored by DonorSearch
Platforms
Lounge
This lounge session will be used to share two key takeaways of RKD’s solid gold research on donor trust.
During the lounge session, we’ll openly discuss ways to improve transparency for donors.
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
2:00pm (PST)
Practitioners
Moderated by Woodrow Rosenbaum of GivingTuesday, join Kelley Hecht, Principal Strategic Advisor, Nonprofits at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits, Chris Pritcher, CEO at RKD Group, and Nathan Chappell, Senior Vice President at DonorSearch AI and Co-Founder at Fundraising.AI, as they come together to discuss practical, actionable strategies nonprofit leaders can take to separate hype from reality, foster conditions for success, and maximize impact.
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
2:30pm (PST)
Practitioners
Join us for a brief wrap up of Day 1!
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
October 24, 2023
8:30am PST
Practitioners
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
9:00am (PST)
9:30am (PST)
Practitioners
Join Alex Oftelie, Senior Vice President, Decision Science at BWF, Mary Cote, Vice President of Product at iWave, Bryn Weaver, Chief Data Ethics Officer at Wiland, and Dana Gresko, Vice President, Analytics at GG+A for a deep dive into how change management can enhance your AI transformation journey. Moderated by Brittany Shaff of the Shaff Fundraising Group, this session will cover common challenges, useful metrics and indicators, and recommended best practices from these industry experts.
Platforms
Nonprofits are currently being bombarded with conflicting utopian and dystopian communications about AI. For the many non-profits that lack digital maturity, such messages can be scary, confusing and potentially paralysing. Even those organisations further on the journey can be overwhelmed,and struggle to make effective and empowering decisions about how they approach and use AI. This session explores how platforms and vendors can play a role in combatting damaging misconceptions about technology solutions, and increase the potential for charities and wider communities to get the most from AI. This session will explore a framework for more helpful communications which can build trust, reduce risk and remove barriers to AI literacy.
Sponsored by iWave
Lounge
Our industry is at an inflection point. The intersection of donor expectation, legacy technology, emerging innovations and organizational priorities offers a unique opportunity to drive impact across our missions. Yet, aligning perspectives, budgets, and timing to stay focused on that intersection can be a challenge. Join us in the lounge for a conversation that faces these challenges with information that diffuses the hype to set you, your team and your mission up for success.
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
10:00am (PST)
Practitioners
In this session, we’ll talk about different AI use cases for Fundraising and how Trust plays a vital role in being able to take advantage of all that AI has to offer.
Platforms
What is the state of play of AI regulations and AI standards in the world today? How can fundraisers raise their AI Standards awareness today and what actions must they take to be in alignment with evolving requirements while honoring and protecting donors?
Sponsored by Bloomerang
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
10:30am (PST)
Practitioners
In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept; it’s a present reality altering job roles, responsibilities, and employee well-being. This talk aims to provide a roadmap for navigating the AI revolution that is transforming the way we work. Key Points: Emerging Roles: As AI automates routine tasks, new roles are emerging that require a blend of technical and soft skills. Understand what these roles are and how to prepare for them. Shifting Responsibilities: AI is a tool, not a replacement for human ingenuity. Learn how responsibilities are shifting, requiring a focus on skills such as decision-making, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Employee Well-Being: AI can have significant implications for staff wellness, affecting everything from job security to mental health. We will explore what measures can be put in place to ensure employee well-being in an AI-integrated workplace. Case Studies: Real-world examples will be showcased to demonstrate how companies are successfully integrating AI without compromising employee well-being. Future Outlook: What can we expect as AI technologies become more advanced and prevalent? Gain insights into the future of work and how to adapt successfully. By the end of this talk, attendees will have a clearer understanding of the changes AI is bringing to job roles and responsibilities, as well as practical guidelines for ensuring employee well-being in this new era of work. Whether you are an employer, an employee, or someone entering the job market, this talk will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to adapt and thrive.
Sponsored by Microsoft
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
GTDC team members will facilitate a brainstorming session to identify opportunities and problem statements for potential collaboration via the Generosity AI Working Group.
11:00am (PST)
Lounge
If you sat down in front of 37,472 individual email campaigns, how long would it take you to analyze their performance and find patterns you can use to improve your own emails’ performance? It’d probably take you a long time, right? But we asked an AI model to do it, and it found some pretty useful data in just a few minutes.
Come learn what we discovered! You’ll learn what AI revealed about subject lines, preview text, and even how many links to include in an email. If you’re curious about how AI tools can result in actionable insights that can make your emails more effective, this session is for you.
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
11:30am (PST)
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
12:00pm (PST)
Practitioners
Confused about all the talk on AI and its role in fundraising? Gayle Roberts is here to help. With three years of experience using this tech, she and her fundraising team have raised millions to support their good cause using AI. In this session, Gayle will share her insights and offer simple steps for fundraisers. If you’re looking for a clear guide on how to use AI for your organization, this is the session for you.
Sponsored by Blackbaud
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
The Love & Robots Podcast Pitch Session—Got an idea for a nonprofit tech topic you’d like to see discussed on a webcast? Are you an expert that wants to connect with a lively community of nonprofit pros? A nonprofit pro that is doing something cool with technology? Just want to say “hi”? Stop by and introduce yourself to Megan Donahue, the host and producer of Love & Robots, a monthly live webcast focusing on the intersection of nonprofits and technology.
12:30pm (PST)
Platforms
In a world where the discourse around AI often revolves around biases and fears, this session seeks to broaden the narrative. We will explore how AI can serve as a potent tool to advance equity within the philanthropy and social impact sectors by amplifying the capabilities of people, organizations, and groups that typically receive limited resource support. The session will use real world examples of AI use in small nonprofits, minority owned businesses, and technology to delve into the real-world implications of AI, not just as a technological marvel but as a facilitator that can bridge informational gaps, provide accessible advice, and empower entities, especially those led by people of color, to get more done and drive more social impact.
Sponsored by Neon One
Lounge
Join us for an engaging Virtual Lounge Session where we’ll delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound influence on the realm of philanthropy. This session is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in shaping the future of philanthropy.
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
1:00pm (PST)
Practitioners
Join Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Human Use Officer at Salesforce, Erik Arnold, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Philanthropies, and Sudip Datta, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Blackbaud, for a unique glimpse into how these visionary leaders approach questions of trust and ethics in AI. Moderated by Kelley Hecht of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits, this session will cover current perceptions of AI, the state of the industry’s AI readiness, and the key ethical priorities and challenges faced by leaders looking to utilize AI responsibly. Don’t miss this session!
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
2:00pm (PST)
Practitioners
In order to build a social sector that is more resilient, thriving, and most importantly that doesn’t get left behind, rapid but responsible innovation of AI technologies is imperative. Hear from GivingTuesday’s Chief Data Officer, Woodrow Rosenbaum on the urgent need for concerted collaboration to identify ways these tools can be effectively used and understand the risks of utilizing these new technologies.
Platforms
Lounge
Networking Room
Sponsored by Salesforce
2:30pm (PST)
Practitioners
Join us for a brief wrap up of Day 2 and help us celebrate the close of the Fundraising.AI Global Summit!