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by Nathan Chappell (Author), Scott Rosenkrans (Author)
A hands-on roadmap to implement Artificial Intelligence in your nonprofit organization
You've probably done everything in life that you were told to do: get educated, secure a job, work hard and be careful with money. And where did that lead you? Straight to the middle! But weren't you made for more?
In Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good, a team of veteran artificial intelligence (AI) experts from the nonprofit sector delivers an insightful and practical overview of how purpose-driven organizations can use AI to increase their impact and advance their missions. The authors offer an all-encompassing guide to understanding the promise and peril of implementing AI in the nonprofit sector, addressing both the theoretical and hands-on aspects of this necessary transformation.
The book provides you with case studies, practical tools, ethical frameworks and templates you can use to address the challenges of AI adoption - including ethical limitations - head-on. It draws on the authors' thirty years of combined experience in the nonprofit industry to help you equip your nonprofit stakeholders with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully navigate the AI revolution.
You'll also find:
- Innovative and proven approaches to responsible and beneficial AI implementation taken by real-world organizations that will inspire and guide you as you move forward
- Strategic planning, project management, and data governance templates and resources you can use immediately in your own nonprofit
- Information on available AI training programs and resources to build AI fluency and capacity within nonprofit organizations.
- Best practices for ensuring AI systems are transparent, accountable, and aligned with the mission and values of nonprofit organizations.
Perfect for anyone interested in enhancing their nonprofit organization with the thoughtful, responsible, and beneficial integration of AI technologies, Nonprofit AI is a must-read for nonprofit directors, managers, fundraisers, employees, consultants, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
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In Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good, a team of distinguished artificial intelligence (AI) pioneers from the nonprofit sector deliver a groundbreaking discussion of how purpose-driven organizations should use AI to accelerate their impact and advance their missions. They offer a comprehensive guide to the perils and promise of AI implementation in the nonprofit sector, addressing head-on both the theoretical and already-realized aspects of this necessary transformation.
The book provides you with the case studies, practical tools, ethical frameworks, and templates you can start to use immediately to work through the challenges of ethical AI adoption. Authors Chappell and Rosenkrans draw on their thirty years of combined experience in the nonprofit industry to walk you through the AI revolution, all while ensuring you and your organization remain true to your ethical foundations. You'll also find information on case studies, available AI training programs and resources to build AI fluency and capacity within your nonprofit organization.
Nonprofit AI offers time tested approaches to successful AI implementation that remain true to your mission and beneficial to humanity at large. These strategies are taken directly from real-world experience and organizations that will inspire and guide you as you move forward with your own AI transformation.
Perfect for everyone who wants to amplify their nonprofit organization's effectiveness through the responsible and beneficial integration of AI technologies, Nonprofit AI is an essential resource for nonprofit directors, fundraisers, managers, consultants, nonprofit employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
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Praise for Nonprofit AI
"Nonprofit AI is an essential guide for mission-driven organizations navigating the AI revolution. Practical, ethical, and insightful -- this book empowers nonprofits to harness AI for greater impact."
--AFUA BRUCE, Author, The Tech That Comes Next, and Founder of ANB Advisory Group LLC
"Nonprofit AI provides a clear and practical roadmap for organizations to embrace AI while overcoming resistance to change. I only wish this resource had been available when I was implementing AI in my own organization."
--JAIME TRIBBLE DAVIS, Director, Prospect Development, World Vision USA
"This book demystifies AI for the nonprofit sector, offering a responsible and practical approach to leveraging technology for greater impact. A must-read for any leader looking to navigate the future of philanthropy with confidence and clarity."
--SHANNON MCCRACKEN, CEO, The Nonprofit Alliance
"Nonprofit AI makes artificial intelligence accessible to mission-driven organizations, helping leaders navigate its complexities and apply it responsibly for greater social impact. Packed with real-world examples and strategic insights, this book is an essential resource for nonprofits at any stage of AI adoption."
--LANCE PIERCE, CEO, NetHope
"Nonprofit AI is a practical and actionable overview of the many opportunities presented by AI technology. This book is a must-read for anyone who needs to transform their work -- and wants to meet this moment responsibly."
--WOODROW ROSENBAUM, Chief Data Officer, GivingTuesday
"Nonprofit AI is an essential guide for nonprofit leaders ready to harness AI for greater impact. Chappell and Rosenkrans cut through the hype and provide a clear roadmap for ethical AI adoption in fundraising, operations, and program development. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to future-proof their mission and drive meaningful change with AI."
--NEIL SAHOTA, AI Advisor to the United Nations, and Author of Own the A.I. Revolution
"This book is a must-read for anyone committed to leveraging technology in service of social good."
--MICHAEL THATCHER, President and CEO, Charity Navigator
Author Biography
NATHAN CHAPPELL, MBA, MNA, CFRE, is a thought leader, public speaker, author, and artificial intelligence (AI) inventor, recognized globally as an expert at the intersection of AI and generosity. He has led AI initiatives for many of the largest nonprofits in the U.S. and founded Fundraising.AI, an advocacy organization promoting responsible and beneficial AI in the nonprofit sector. His award-winning 2022 book, The Generosity Crisis, was hailed as "required reading" by NonProfit PRO. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is a sought-after keynote speaker, advisor and contributor featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, and more. His podcast, Fundraising.AI, ranks among the top nonprofit technology podcasts worldwide.
SCOTT ROSENKRANS, MS, is a leading voice on the use of artificial intelligence for nonprofits. As an experienced data science leader, he has built and implemented custom machine learning models that drive fundraising success for nonprofits of all sizes. A founding member of Fundraising.AI and cohost of the Fundraising.AI podcast Scott advocates for responsible and beneficial AI, helping organizations navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption. With over 15 years of nonprofit experience, he is known for bridging complex AI solutions with the human-centered missions of nonprofits. His work has earned recognition from Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards, highlighting his commitment to innovation and impact.
