October 6, 2026
1:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern
$209 USD (Members); $279 USD (Non-Members)
The most important question about artificial intelligence in fundraising is not simply, “How can we use it?” It is, “What should we entrust to it, under what conditions, and who remains accountable?”
This interactive Deep Dive gives fundraising professionals the time and tools to answer those questions for their own organizations. Participants will examine realistic situations involving donor communications, prospect development, annual and mid-level giving, major gifts, stewardship, advancement services, reporting, and organizational decision-making.
The program does not begin with the assumption that every organization should adopt AI or that every fundraising task can be improved through automation. Participants will assess when AI may be useful, when its role should be tightly limited, and when choosing not to use it may be the most responsible course.
Through case discussions and practical exercises, participants will explore donor privacy, confidential information, hallucinations and errors, bias, intellectual property, transparency, data security, vendor claims, organizational accountability, and the effect of AI on donor relationships. Particular attention will be given to the realities of smaller nonprofits that may not have dedicated technology, legal, or compliance teams.
Participants will also work with emerging findings from new primary research on fundraising judgment and AI. The research examines where professionals draw boundaries between automation and human responsibility, how those boundaries change as risk increases, and where confidence in an AI recommendation may exceed its actual reliability.
This is a vendor-neutral working session rather than a product training or technology sales presentation. No prior experience with AI is required. Participants may come as active users, cautious observers, organizational decision-makers, or skeptics. The goal is not to arrive at identical conclusions, but to develop defensible decisions, proportionate safeguards, and a clearer understanding of what responsible practice requires.
Presented by: Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP®, ACFRE
Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP®, ACFRE is a globally recognized expert in fundraising strategy, leadership, and innovation. He is the author of Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making, a multi-week USA Today bestseller and #1 Amazon bestseller in Nonprofits.
As a keynote speaker and advisor, Cherian blends neuroscience, behavioral science, and real-world experience to help organizations ethically inspire generosity and lead with clarity during times of change.
He serves on the global board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and on the board of The Giving Institute. His insights have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, CEOWorld, and Yahoo Finance. After thirty years of leading teams, he founded the AI-powered platform NonprofitOS, which
Kindsight acquired and where he now serves as Vice President. Cherian’s work at the intersection of ethics, technology, and philanthropy positions him as a trusted voice shaping the future of social impact.
Eligible for 4 CFRE points (pending approval).
Course is limited to 30 participants. A wait list will be maintained.
*Course recordings will not be available. Registration is only valid for the person who registers and cannot be shared.*