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Episode 96 - A Better Way: Donor-Centric AI with Derric Bakker

As AI changes the way nonprofits connect with donors, the big question is: can technology make fundraising more personal, not less?  Derric Bakker, CEO at DickersonBakke

Episode 95 - Building Ethical, Transparent AI Models for Fundraising with Daniel Basco

Today, let's explore how good data, clear goals, and trust are the real keys to getting value from AI.  Meet Daniel Basco, Senior Director, iWave & Data Intelligence at

Episode 94 - Building a More Confident Fundraising Sector with Mallory Erickson

In a world where change is happening faster than ever, the biggest challenge is not just finding new tools; it is helping people feel ready to use them.  In today's epis

Episode 93 - AI Is a Capability, Not just a Technology with Judah Phillips

Have you ever considered what the bigger risk is? Adapting the wrong AI tool or waiting too long to get started?     Since predictive, generative, and agentic AI contin

Episode 92 - Giving USA and AI in Fundraising

AI is changing the way we work, create, and make decisions, but are we ready for the changes ahead? From privacy concerns to powerful new AI tools, this conversation expl

Episode 91 - Using Fable, Reducing AI’s Carbon Footprint, and Rethinking Nonprofit Work

AI is changing the way we work, but using it wisely is key to getting real value!  In this conversation, Nathan and Scott talk about Anthropic's Fable model and how AI t

Episode 90 - Hands-On AI, Renewable Models, and the Future of Philanthropy

While many people know about AI, not everyone chooses to use it. The key difference is curiosity and the willingness to try new tools!  During today's conversation, Nath

Episode 89 - Managing the Wild Pace of AI Shifts

Behind every new AI breakthrough lies a bigger question: who benefits, who loses, and what comes next?  In this conversation, Nathan and Scott explore some of the bigges

Episode 88 - How Three Sided Cube Is Changing Nonprofits with Sophia “Puff” Story

This episode features Sophia 'Puff' Story, Co-Founder of 3 Sided Cube USA, exploring how mission-driven technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping both business

Episode 87 - Pope, AI, and the Generosity Crisis Talk

What happens when artificial intelligence advances faster than society's ability to adapt? And what role should nonprofits, faith leaders, and technology providers play i

Episode 86 - AI’s Role in Mission-Driven Education with Rafeel Wasif

Imagine a world where AI becomes a facilitator for solving the world’s hardest challenges, but if we choose to shape it with care.   Raising both opportunities and conce

Episode 85 - From Predictive Models to AI Coaches: A New Era for Nonprofits with Ben Miller & Tanuja Korlepra

Meet Ben Miller, Senior Vice President of Data Science and Analytics at Bonterra, and Tanuja Korlepra, Chief Technology Officer at Bonterra.  Starting the conversation, 

Episode 84 - The AI Safety Episode

What if the tools we built today decide how society advances tomorrow?    With the emergence of world models, which are capable of understanding causality, basic physic

Episode 83 - Smarter Fundraising, Deeper Impact with Gabe Cooper

This episode features Gabe Cooper, CEO and founder of Virtuous Software. Starting the conversation, Gabe shares his journey, explaining how his background in the nonprof

Episode 82 - From Garage to Global Relief: How Project C.U.R.E. Scales Impact with Data, Volunteers, and AI with Dr. Douglas Jackson

Let's have a thoughtful look at how purpose, strategy, and technology can come together to create meaningful global change!  Dr. Douglas Jackson, CEO of Project C.U.R.E.

Episode 81 - Avoiding AI Burnout: Balancing Opportunity, Overwhelm, and "Ambient Work"

What does it really take to blend human connection with rapidly evolving AI tools? How do you stay grounded when technology is constantly pushing you to do more, faster? 

Episode 80 - Choosing the Right AI Tools and Using Them Smartly

In this episode, Nathan and Scott explore the growing intersection of artificial intelligence, politics, and organizational values.   The conversation begins with the Pe

Episode 79 - AI's Next Chapter in Non-profits with Paul Goldstein

This week on FundraisingAI, Scott sits down with Paul Goldstein, Head of AI Growth at Blackbaud, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the non-profit sector

Episode 78 - Rethinking Intelligence: Why Adaptability Beats Expertise

The future belongs to those who are willing to see past what worked before and design for what comes next. With intelligence becoming abundant, organizations are forced t

Episode 77 - Navigating the Fast-Moving AI Revolution

The future we’ve imagined is arriving at a pace we never expected. And AI is leading the charge with the ability to code, plan autonomously, and act independently. Showin