The Future of Fundraising
Welcome to the Future of Fundraising.
My team, our Innovation Partners, and I believe it’s important that fundraising leaders understand not only the why behind autonomous fundraising, but also the how. All autonomous AI follows a framework of sense, solve, and go. Waymo illustrates this beautifully to educate consumers about the decision making process used in their self-driving cars. Understanding this allows us to gain transparency where there’s traditionally a black box.
Traditional fundraisers excel at building relationships, interpreting nuances, and exercising empathy. Intuition, past experiences, and emotional intelligence help them navigate complex donor interactions.
Autonomous fundraisers distill patterns and use strategies just as traditional fundraisers do. The difference is they use pattern recognition and AGI rather than career experience. Because autonomous fundraisers use large datasets, advanced algorithms, and Fundraising Neural Nets and Algorithms (FNAs), they can onboard extremely fast and immediately engage multiple donors simultaneously.
Here’s how our team breaks down the framework of autonomous AI specifically for Givzey’s Version2 Virtual Engagement Officer.
Sense
The autonomous fundraiser begins with processing data, including:
Solve
The autonomous fundraiser then evaluates this data to identify the most suitable approach for donor engagement through:
Go
Finally, the autonomous fundraiser determines the best type of outreach and takes action. This involves:
I hope this look into what’s typically a “black box” for AI solutions communicates the importance of the collaboration between human fundraisers and autonomous AI to drive meaningful connections with donors–helping them feel more valued and engaged.
Have a great week.
[Live Workshop]: Converting Serial Event Attendees Into Multi-Year Donors
Thursday, October 24 at 2:00 PM ET.
You know you’ve captured a donor’s attention when they repeatedly attend your events—but how do you turn that enthusiasm into a commitment that lasts years beyond?
In this workshop, Givzey’s Renee Quinn, a former fundraiser herself, outlines the practical strategies for converting event attendees into loyal, long-term supporters of your mission.
Learn how to build on their existing engagement, create personalized touchpoints, and develop a consistent donor journey that fosters deeper connections.
By understanding donor motivations and refining your approach, you can turn one-off participants into valuable multi-year donors who contribute to your organization's sustainability.
[DONOR RETENTION]: The Power of Multi-Year Pledges
This FREE GUIDE is written from the perspective of a lapsed donor – a SYBUNT who understands why his annual gift isn't automatic every year. It offers both analysis of the donor retention challenge and donor-centric suggestions to change the dynamic.
In hundreds of conversations with annual and leadership giving officers, common challenges repeatedly emerge:
These challenges highlight the need for a more efficient and effective approach to donor retention.
But not every fundraiser has experience and comfort making a multi-year ask and the vast majority of donors have never been approached beyond a single annual gift.
[Podcast]: Harnessing AI for a Better World with Vilas Dhar
Could AI help us tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world?
Vilas Dhar, president and trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, believes so. In this episode, Phil and Grace ask Vilas about his vision for how AI can play a pivotal role in promoting equity. Vilas makes the case that now is the time for philanthropy and donors to step in.
“How do we begin to use these tools in ways that show the way forward in terms for AI for good?”
Learn about the McGovern Foundation’s work to equip nonprofits with AI tools to magnify their impact.
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