DESCRIPTION:
Most conversations about AI ethics stop and do not break the law. But for nonprofits, the bar is higher. Our donors trust us with their resources, their data, and their belief that we will use both responsibly.
This advanced session goes beyond basic compliance to explore how leading organizations are building AI systems that their staff actually want to use and donors feel good about. We will tackle the uncomfortable questions: When does efficiency cross into exploitation? How do we maintain donor dignity in automated systems? What is the difference between using AI to enhance relationships versus replace them?
You will walk away with implementation strategies that prioritize the human experience—for both your team and your donors—while still capturing the capacity gains AI promises.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
● How to involve staff in AI decisions (even when they are skeptical)
● Transparency strategies: What to tell donors about your AI use
● The human-in-the-loop principle and why it matters for fundraising
● Warning signs that your AI implementation is creating harm
● Building internal policies that prevent ethical drift over time
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Development leaders already using or seriously considering AI implementation, those responsible for donor experience and organizational policies
FORMAT:
Case study analysis, small group problem-solving, policy template sharing
Tara Quarrie
President & CEO
AI Strategy & Implementation
Tara founded Quarrie Development Group to bridge the gap between traditional fundraising excellence and modern operational efficiency. With 20+ years of equity-centered fundraising leadership at organizations, securing multiple 7- and 8-figure foundation gifts for USC Athletics. College Track, Heifer International and Grantmakers for Girls of Color, she brings deep understanding of development operations—and how AI can transform them..
Tara leads the AI Fundraising Studio practice, helping development teams reclaim 15-20 hours per week through strategic AI implementation. Google AI Essentials certified, she focuses on practical applications that maintain donor relationships while eliminating manual busywork. Tara combines deep nonprofit development expertise with strategic AI implementation, helping small-to-medium nonprofits multiply their capacity without losing the human relationships that make fundraising work. She developed the TRUST Framework to address the urgent need for ethical AI adoption in the nonprofit sector.
Fees
Members - $20
Future Members - $35
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