Woodrow Rosenbaum

Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, and Elizabeth Kelly, Head of Beneficial Deployments at Anthropic, dive deep into the essential topic of AI fluency for nonprofits. They discuss how understanding AI’s capabilities and limitations can transform organizations without overwhelming them. The conversation emphasizes building AI fluency as a core skill, using practical examples of how nonprofits can enhance workflows and scale services. They also address critical factors like privacy and ethical AI use, ensuring that technology supports nonprofits' missions responsibly.

In this conversation, Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday and a leader in the generosity movement, shares how AI is revolutionizing the nonprofit world. He explores the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, demonstrating how data can enhance fundraising strategies and donor engagement. Woodrow discusses the importance of ethical AI practices, emphasizing transparency and accountability. He reveals insights from the AI Readiness Survey, offering actionable advice for nonprofits to adopt AI responsibly and efficiently.

Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer for GivingTuesday, dives into the hidden challenges nonprofits face and how these can become opportunities for growth. He debunks myths like donor fatigue and the misconceptions surrounding Giving Tuesday that it cannibalizes year-end donations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of effective communication and trust-building with donors to foster lasting relationships. Woodrow also highlights the role of data-driven strategies in enhancing engagement and driving philanthropic efforts.