AI and the Future of Generosity with Nathan Chappell

Aug 21, 2024

Nathan Chappell, an expert in AI's role in philanthropy and head of AI at DonorSearch, dives deep into how artificial intelligence can transform the nonprofit sector. He discusses the potential of AI to inspire generosity, tackle the generosity crisis, and integrate ethical practices in its application. Nathan emphasizes the importance of adapting AI for small nonprofits to enhance fundraising efforts and overcome internal skepticism. The conversation reveals AI as a catalyst for societal change, fostering connections and innovative charitable initiatives.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

AI and Philanthropy: Inspiring Generosity

02:33 • 8min

Navigating the AI and Philanthropy Landscape

10:19 • 16min

Overcoming the Overhead Myth in Nonprofits

26:43 • 8min

Harnessing AI for Nonprofits

34:24 • 7min

Building Community and Connection in the Nonprofit Sector

40:56 • 2min

It seems like the only thing anyone is talking about is AI - Artificial Intelligence - and the ways in which it is revolutionizing and changing work and impact in all industries, including the nonprofit sector.

I want to get beyond the hype, and explore the implications for nonprofits, how to use AI not just to further productivity but also to create more impact, and how it might help with the Generosity Crisis.

Who better to address these issues than Nathan Chappell? Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. As the head of AI for DonorSearch, he leads the efforts to bring efficiency at scale through AI for many of the most innovative nonprofits in the US. Nathan presented the first TEDx on the topic of artificial intelligence and the future of generosity in 2018. 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.

Join me and Nathan for a look into the future of generosity, where AI serves as a catalyst and economic driver for societal change by connecting people with causes that will inspire and trigger an act of generosity

We discuss:

The overall impact of AI to inspire generosity
The responsibilities we have to the ethical deployment and use of AI technology
What is currently working, and how even small nonprofits can adapt it for their own programs
How to overcome internal skepticism and sell your team on tech

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About Nathan Chappell

Nathan serves as an advisor for the OpenAI Users Forum, the AI for Good Foundation, the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), and the Forbes Technology Council. He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge, a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy and is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE).

Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn
Checkout The Generosity Criss book on Amazon
Checkout Nathan's TedTalk

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