AI for Nonprofits - by Darian Rodriguez Heyman & Cheryl Contee (Paperback)

About the Book

"Artificial Intelligence recently hit a tipping point and is now integrated into our everyday lives. At the same time, there are now over 1.5M nonprofits in the US and growing, representing 10% of the nation's workforce and 5.7% of GDP. Yet the social sector suffers from a chronic lack of access to the training, tools, and tips needed to leverage technology most effectively, with AI as no exception. This book will be a collaboration of nonprofit veterans Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee will fill this gap. Featuring a Foreword by Apple founder Steve Wozniak and a wide range of chapters covering all aspects of how AI can be applied to the diverse needs of nonprofits, this "AI owner's manual" will demystify the technology, with an overarching focus on how specifically it can be deployed and leveraged to advance the diverse and growing set of nonprofit goals. Our primary audience will be senior nonprofit leaders and executives, especially those at small- to mid-sized nonprofits, which represent well over half the national nonprofit market, although larger groups with more resources will also find the guidebook intensely useful"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A collection of actionable AI tools you can apply immediately to help your nonprofit drive social impact and change

In AI for Nonprofits: Putting Artificial Intelligence to Work for Your Cause, a team of leading nonprofit experts and social entrepreneurs delivers a startlingly insightful, strategic "how-to guide" for nonprofit and foundation leaders, board members, and volunteers, as well as higher education professionals and social entrepreneurs looking to deploy and integrate artificial intelligence tailored to their organization's mission and needs. It's the leading reference guide for people who are entirely new to AI, as well as tech-savvy veterans with a deep understanding of artificial intelligence looking for proven, hands-on techniques they can apply immediately to transform their nonprofits.

Each chapter is based on interviews conducted with 57 of the nonprofit industry's most innovative and reputed voices. Together, they provide the latest strategies and tactics for nonprofit generative AI and predictive analytics applications, skills and competencies needed to effectively use this new technology, tips, tools, best practices, resource reviews, and the most common pitfalls to avoid.

AI for Nonprofits walks you through exactly how to strategically customize artificial intelligence to improve your fundraising and resource development efforts, marketing and community engagement, program delivery, and back-office operations. From human resources management to program strategy, social listening, and donor research, the book provides the on-the-ground techniques you need to deploy to transform your nonprofit's operations.

Inside the book:

• Step-by-step frameworks and actionable roadmaps to help you implement AI for content creation, donor engagement, and developing personalized messages at scale
• How to protect your donors' privacy and data with policies and practices that comply with rapidly shifting legal and regulatory landscapes
• Cutting-edge research and practical case studies drawn from real-world situations that illustrate concrete AI applications
• Access to 100+ tools, platforms, and providers focused on helping nonprofits optimize their use of AI

AI for Nonprofits explains how to supercharge your organization's fundraising pipeline, marketing and community engagement, program delivery, back-office operations, and governance policies. It's perfect for nonprofit executives, managers, professionals, and leaders, AI for Nonprofits will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone with an interest in using AI to power social impact and change.

From the Back Cover

Praise for AI FOR NONPROFITS

"I'm so thrilled to see the nonprofit sector begin to embrace AI to maximize impact in the world. AI for Nonprofits is the wake-up call we need, providing the actionable insights to leverage this transformative technology now."

--REID HOFFMAN, Partner at Greylock and Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Manas AI

"AI for Nonprofits isn't just another tech book -- it's a call to action. It shows us how to use AI to level the playing field, amplify marginalized voices, and build a more equitable world. It's about power, people, and progress."
--VAN JONES, Founder of DreamMachine.org and CNN Host

"AI for Nonprofits offers a powerful guide to using technology to strengthen movements and drive meaningful change."
--JODY WILLIAMS, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1997); Chair, Nobel Women's Initiative

"A game-changer for organizations ready to embrace AI in a way that aligns with their values and amplifies their mission!"
--BETH KANTER, Nonprofit Technology Thought Leader and Author of The Smart Nonprofit

"AI isn't coming for the nonprofit world -- it's already here, reshaping everything from fundraising to storytelling to how we rally people for change. Cheryl Contee and Darian Rodriguez Heyman have assembled an all-star squad of experts to demystify AI and show mission-driven organizations how to harness its power without losing their soul."
--BARATUNDE THURSTON, Emmy-nominated Host of the PBS TV series America Outdoors and Co-Creator and Host of the YouTube podcast Life with Machines

About the Author

Darian Rodriguez Heyman is an accomplished fundraising and philanthropy consultant. He is the bestselling author of Nonprofit Management 101, the former ED of Craigslist Foundation, and a sought-after keynote speaker at social impact events around the world.

Cheryl Contee is a pioneering technology entrepreneur and digital transformation expert. She is the bestselling author of Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success, a trailblazing startup founder, and a trusted advisor on digital innovation and social impact. She inspires audiences globally as a leading voice on inclusive entrepreneurship and social enterprise.