488. Harnessing AI for Good: AI in the Nonprofit Sector - Justin Spelhaug and Erik Arnold

Meet Erik and Justin. These tech visionaries from Microsoft's Tech for Social Impact team are peeling back the layers of AI's transformative potential in the nonprofit sector. From its potential in donor engagement and fundraising to enhancing program effectiveness, AI can amplify the impact of nonprofit organizations. Erik and Justin are sharing their advice on getting started with AI tools and highlighting the importance of responsible and ethical adoption of these emerging technologies🤖While technology is central to the discussion, the human element remains paramount. AI can be a co-pilot helping nonprofit leaders make an even bigger impact.  Tune in so you can meet this AI moment without fear and maybe even with excitement 🤗

💡Learn

• A look at AI’s impact on nonprofits overall 
• Case studies of nonprofit orgs using AI
• Tips and tools for getting started with AI

Today’s Guests

Justin Spelhaug, Vice President & Global Head and Erik Arnold, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft's Tech for Social Impact

Episode Highlights

• Justin and Erik’s story and journey to where they are today (3:00)
• Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Overview (6:00)
• What opportunity exists for nonprofits today (10:00)
• AI’s impact on Fundraising, Donor Engagement and Programs (13:00)
• Following Responsible AI Principles (20:00)
• Common challenges nonprofits might face when adopting AI (31:00)
• Where can nonprofits get these resources (40:00)
• Building community around AI for nonprofits (41:00)
• Powerful stories of philanthropy in Justin and Erik’s lives (43:00)
• Justin’s One Good Thing: Have a growth mindset. (48:00)
• Erik’s One Good Thing: Think about how you need to train yourself, train your team, and how it’s going to impact your donors. (48:45)
• How to connect + learn more (50:00)

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