DESCRIPTION:
As nonprofits rush to adopt AI for donor research, grant writing, and stewardship, we are skipping the most important question: Should we?
This session introduces the TRUST Framework—a practical methodology for evaluating AI tools through an equity and ethics lens specifically designed for fundraising operations. We will examine real scenarios development teams face daily: Is it ethical to use AI for wealth screening? How do we handle donor consent? What happens when AI perpetuates bias in our major gift pipeline?
You will leave with a decision-making tool you can immediately apply to your current (or potential) AI implementations, ensuring your organization technology choices align with your values.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
● The 5 components of the TRUST Framework and how to apply them
● Red flags that signal ethical concerns with AI fundraising tools
● How to evaluate vendor claims about unbiased AI
● Questions to ask before implementing any AI tool in development
● Real case studies of AI implementations that went wrong (and right)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Chief Development Officers, VPs of Development, Executive Directors, anyone involved in fundraising technology decisions
FORMAT:
Interactive workshop with real-world scenarios and group discussion
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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