Webinar Description:

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you know firsthand the importance of every dollar that helps achieve your organization's mission. That's why it's essential to find creative, effective ways to raise funds and engage with donors.

But what if the robots have already found the solution and are using skills to develop incredible ways to create, repurpose and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to already do this?

At first glance, AI might seem like a threat to job security, with analysts predicting that as much as 50% of current jobs may be lost or replaced by AI by 2030. But don't despair! While AI is capable of handling certain tasks, it is not able to possess the "soft skills" or "human skills" that are necessary to building truly deep relationships with your donors. These skills, like communication, leadership, empathetic listening, and connection, are what set us apart from the machines.
 

Presenter:

Patrick Kirby is the Founder of Do Good Better Consulting, author of the Amazon best seller Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing Good, host of The Official Do Good Better Podcast, and a believer that “we’ve always done it this way” is the most dangerous phrase in the English language.
 
Patrick has spent nearly 2 decades working as a fundraiser in the nonprofit industry, for organizations of all shapes and sizes, earned his B.A. in “B.S.” (politics) at Loras College in Dubuque, IA, is hopelessly addicted to nerdy video games, and lives in West Fargo ND.
 

Skill Level:

Early-Career

Mid-Career

Learning Track:

Proposal Development/Communication Strategies

GPC Competencies:

Ability to write a convincing case for funding

Originally Recorded:

November 2023