Responsive Lab Podcast EP 34: How AI is Transforming Fundraising and Donor Relationships with Gabe Cooper and Nathan Chappell
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Jun 17, 2025 
Gabe Cooper is the CEO and Founder of Virtuous, dedicated to enhancing nonprofit generosity, and Nathan Chappell is the Chief AI Officer who specializes in leveraging technology for donor engagement. They discuss the ethics of AI in nonprofits and how it can free fundraisers to focus on meaningful connections. Real-world examples illustrate AI's potential to personalize outreach and transform donor relationships. The conversation emphasizes a human-plus-machine future, where responsible technology enhances philanthropy while maintaining sincerity in fundraising efforts.
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Fun and Practical AI Uses
- Gabe Cooper shared a fun example of AI creating baby versions of celebrity casts like Friends as a simple, entertaining use of AI.
- Nathan Chappell uses AI to identify plants and mushrooms on his morning walks, showing practical personal applications.
AI Scales Personal Fundraising
- AI accelerates personal connection with donors by scaling prediction, personalization, analysis, and automation of fundraising tasks.
- This technology leverages donor behavior data to make fundraising more efficient without losing the personal touch.
Nathan's Path to Virtuous
- Nathan Chappell shared his journey from technologist and fundraiser to joining Virtuous due to their aligned vision on scaling generosity with AI.
- He admired Virtuous's human-centered approach and had been a fan for years before officially joining.
