The AI-Reality Check: Principles for Responsible Innovation in Fundraising

Are stretched-thin development teams rushing into AI automation at the cost of donor trust and data privacy?While generative tools offer relief for overworked staff, unvetted workflows risk exposing sensitive profiles and damaging supporter relationships.Katrina Seidel, Chief Growth Officer at Vera Solutions, joins The Nonprofit Boost to share actionable frameworks for responsible AI adoption.Katrina explains how nonprofits can streamline donor reporting while keeping a "human in the loop" co-pilot strategy.Discover how combining strict governance, smart prospect research tools, and authentic donor stewardship allows teams to scale impact, protect privacy, and capture more revenue through automated matching gifts.What You Will Learn1. Practical AI Automation: Learn how Model Context Protocols (MCPs) automate complex donor reporting while preserving human oversight.2. Data Privacy & Governance: Protect proprietary donor data by establishing enterprise agreements and an internal AI Center of Excellence.3. Co-Pilot Workflows: Master a human-in-the-loop approach to draft corporate pitches faster without sacrificing personal connections.4. Ethical AI Disclosure: Maintain radical transparency with supporters to improve long-term donor retention.Also available on Youtube.