The first pop-up Fundraising.AI Summit in Indianapolis was a success!
Over 100 nonprofit leaders joined us in Indianapolis for an incredible event at the Stutz. We’d like to thank Fundraising.AI, Nathan Chappell, and our great panelists and attendees for an afternoon of action-focused info on how to engage donors responsibly and beneficially with artificial intelligence.
You can download the slides from the event using the form on this page, and here are some additional links:
- Fundraising.AI – Sign up for the October 1 online Global Summit, endorse the framework, and see other great content.
- JGA’s Blog on how AI will transform donor engagement – 3 P’s are crucial to your fundraising success: engaged prospects, prioritization and personalization.
- How psychographic personas can help you identify the “flavor” of engagement your donors will love.
- Watch our webinar with Nathan Chappell on key ways to implement AI to boost your fundraising results.
Get the Slides
CFRE Credit: Full participation in the Summit is applicable for 2.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Email Brian Gawor, CFRE for a certificate of attendance.
Fundraising.AI Summit Indy
Thursday, July 11
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
At the historic Stutz Factory in downtown Indianapolis
1060 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Propel your team’s use of artificial intelligence in a beneficial and responsible way.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we interact with donors. The time is now to adopt AI tools that can help you engage with donors more effectively, improve the giving experience, and achieve “radical connection.” To be successful, you’ll need to innovate with AI in a responsible and beneficial way that aligns with your mission.
So, we’ve partnered with the groundbreaking collaborative Fundraising.AI, the creators of the first comprehensive artificial intelligence guidance framework for fundraisers for a free, informative and action-driven event in Indianapolis.
Fundraising.AI co-founder Nathan Chappell, CFRE, will be joining us for the event, along with experts from the JGA team and panelists from nonprofits in the region, making this an incredible opportunity to supercharge your team’s responsible AI adoption.
At the event, you’ll get:
- An overview of AI technology, and how it can be used in fundraising
- Examples of how AI is being used by nonprofits in creative ways today
- An opportunity to try out AI technology to help personalize the donor experience
- A chance to interact with fellow fundraisers and nonprofit leaders and share ideas
Event Program
1:00 – 1:30
Welcome And Update on the State of AI in Fundraising
A welcome from our hosts, along with an overview of AI, and how it’s being adopted in the nonprofit world.
- With Nathan Chappell, CFRE, co-founder of Fundraising.AI and Lee Ernst, Senior Consultant and CEO at JGA.
1:30 – 2:15
AI Innovation Panel
This panel with experts and fundraising leaders will showcase how nonprofits are using artificial intelligence today, and how new innovations are being harnessed to improve the donor experience.
- Panelists: Nathan Chappell, CFRE (Fundraising.AI), Andy Canada (JGA), Travis D. Tester, CFRE (Foster Success), Gail Lowry (Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana)
2:15 – 2:30
Break
2:30 – 3:15
The Fundraising.AI Ethical Framework
Hear how the Fundraising.AI framework for beneficial and responsible use of artificial intelligence was created, and join a discussion about the key ways we need to think about AI adoptions as philanthropic leaders.
- Speaker: Nathan Chappell, CFRE
3:15 – 4:00
Putting it into Action – Using AI to focus on and better connect with transformative donors
In this hands-on activity, you’ll learn about how predictive analytics and AI-driven donor personas can help you better connect with your constituents, and match their worldview to amplify the joy of giving. You’ll try out some practical applications live, and be ready to innovate immediately.
- Host: Brian Gawor, CFRE (JGA)
4:00 – 5:00
Happy Hour Sponsored by Carnegie in Historic Stutz Car Museum
This boutique car museum showcases rare classic cars like the Stutz Bearcat and Black Hawk alongside Indianapolis automotive history. Join us for a beer and wine reception, sponsored by Carnegie, and find out your “donor persona.”
Questions? Email Brian Gawor, CFRE
Kindly note that photographs will be captured during the event for documentation and promotional purposes.