1:00-2:00 PM Eastern
Most fundraising teams want to use AI. They just don't know where to start, and the last thing anyone needs is another initiative that burns people out.
In this session, led by Nathan Chappell (Chief AI Officer at Virtuous and founder of Fundraising.ai) and Scott Holthaus (Director of Brand + Content at Virtuous) you’ll get:
- A 6-step framework for adopting AI the right way
- Prompting best practices for any LLM that you can apply right away
- See exactly how Metropolitan State University of Denver is using AI to manage multiple donor segments (planned giving, major gifts, and prospect qualification) with personalized engagement at scale.
If you’re looking to use AI to change the way you work (and the fundraising results you see), this session is for you.
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Presenters:
Nathan Chappell, Chief AI Officer at Virtuous and founder of Fundraising.ai
Nathan Chappell is a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor, recognized globally as an expert on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. Nathan serves as Chief AI Officer at Virtuous Software where he supports AI integration to help nonprofit organizations amplify mission at scale.
In 2018, Nathan founded [Fundraising.AI](http://fundraising.ai/), a global advocacy organization for Responsible and Beneficial AI in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, he is author of two books, Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good and the 2022 award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, which has been deemed “required reading for this generation of fundraisers”. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is a global keynote speaker and content contributor. His work has been featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company and more.
His podcast, Fundraising AI, is among the top nonprofit technology podcasts worldwide.Nathan serves as an advisor for the OpenAI Users Forum, the AI for Good Foundation, the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), and the Forbes Technology Council.
He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge, a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy, is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) and holds a credential by IAPP as an AI Governance Professional (AIGP).
Louanne Saraga Walters, MS, Director of Development, University Advancement at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Louanne brings three decades of experience in communications, donor relations, and fundraising to her role.
Louanne’s career path has taken her from the world of finance, where she worked as a financial advisor at Raymond James, to serving as a senior fundraiser for nonprofits and community foundations. This unique blend of experience has given her a deep understanding of wealth planning strategies and fueled her passion for collaborating with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals. Louanne believes that philanthropy can be a powerful tool for social mobility, providing students of all backgrounds access to the transformative power of education.
Louanne is also thrilled to serve as an adjunct professor in the Journalism and Media Production (JMP) department. She finds great reward in supporting her students’ academic journeys.
Louanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science from Trinity University, and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States.
Scott Holthaus, Director of Brand + Content at Virtuous
Scott Holthaus is the Director of Brand + Content at Virtuous, where he helps nonprofits grow giving and implement responsive fundraising. Before joining Virtuous, Scott spent 15+ years working in nonprofits, ministries, and technology in a variety of roles, including marketing, branding, and communications. Scott lives in the Chicago area with his wife and three kids.