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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 43 MIN

Episode 65 - Assume Anything Is Possible: AI, Philanthropy, and the Future

from FundraisingAI · host Nathan Chappell, Scott Rosenkrans

From outdated best practices to the rise of agentic AI, the world of artificial intelligence is changing by the day. Reshaping how we work, lead, and give, AI is evolving faster than any other technology we’ve seen before. In this episode, Nathan and Scott comment on the urgency and importance of mindset shifts around AI, the emergence of new roles, and the delicate balance between automation and human supervision. The need for ethical standards in sectors like fundraising in using AI and the role of AI in unlocking generosity are also highlighted in this episode. If you are curious about the wonderful things that are possible with the help of AI, or simply just cautious, or both, this conversation will help you navigate the future of AI.   HIGHLIGHTS [02:00] Annual Bridge Conference, National Harbor, MD.   [07:47] Perceptions vs. reality of AI adoption in the nonprofit sector.   [12:10] The inevitability of change.   [18:24] The recent USA AI action plan.   [24:34] Setting the standard for responsible AI use.   [29:02] The evolution of agentic AI.   [34:28] The balance between automation and human oversight.   [39:13] Navigating AI’s impact on job markets.   [42:08] The role of AI in the future of philanthropy.   REOSOURCES: New Roles for AI - Pascal Bornet  linkedin.com/posts/pascalbornet_ai-futureofwork-agenticai-activity-7355531131095552000-YPt2     Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠

From outdated best practices to the rise of agentic AI, the world of artificial intelligence is changing by the day. Reshaping how we work, lead, and give, AI is evolving faster than any other technology we’ve seen before. In this episode, Nathan and Scott comment on the urgency and importance of mindset shifts around AI, the emergence of new roles, and the delicate balance between automation and human supervision. The need for ethical standards in sectors like fundraising in using AI and the role of AI in unlocking generosity are also highlighted in this episode. If you are curious about the wonderful things that are possible with the help of AI, or simply just cautious, or both, this conversation will help you navigate the future of AI.   HIGHLIGHTS [02:00] Annual Bridge Conference, National Harbor, MD.   [07:47] Perceptions vs. reality of AI adoption in the nonprofit sector.   [12:10] The inevitability of change.   [18:24] The recent USA AI action plan.   [24:34] Setting the standard for responsible AI use.   [29:02] The evolution of agentic AI.   [34:28] The balance between automation and human oversight.   [39:13] Navigating AI’s impact on job markets.   [42:08] The role of AI in the future of philanthropy.   REOSOURCES: New Roles for AI - Pascal Bornet  linkedin.com/posts/pascalbornet_ai-futureofwork-agenticai-activity-7355531131095552000-YPt2     Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠

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