Ep 216| How to Write a Nonprofit AI Policy & Close the Donor Trust Gap

Send us Fan MailOnly 26% of nonprofits tell donors when AI helped write to them. 76% of donors say they should be told. That's not small! It's a fifty-point trust gap that grows every time an organization reaches for a new tool without a plan for it.This week, Jena Lynch digs into what's actually pulling nonprofits toward AI right now (hint: it's burnout, not hype), why donors can tell when a human checked out of the process, and the socioeconomic costs that rarely make it into the fundraising conversation. She shares four practical moves any organization can put in place this week, no tech background required.What you'll learn:Why AI-governed organizations are pulling ahead while everyone else is improvisingThe three numbers behind nonprofit AI's donor trust problem, and why donors notice even when they can't name what feels offThe real cost behind the tools that never shows up in a donor letterFour moves to close the trust gap, starting with a policy you can write todayResources for you from this episode:Free nonprofit AI policy template download to get you started hereAn easy-read blog with a full breakdown on how to use AI responsibly as a nonprofit,  here.Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform serving more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, helping them raise over $4 billion and counting. Learn more at donorbox.org.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization.Support the show