Episode 9. Adventures in AI: Part 1 - A Nonprofit’s Intro to Artificial Intelligence

02/25/24 • 35 min

In the last 12 months, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, and you’ve likely felt the effects at your organization!

From the rapid rise of ChatGPT and other AI tools, it can be hard to keep up – and hard to know when and how to dive in. BDI’s Chief Intelligence Officer, Mike Rogers, and Chief Creative Officer, James Read, are eager to help.

In this episode, you’ll learn...

A helpful history of AI and how it works
Possible applications of AI in fundraising
How AI can make your work more efficient and effective

Listen now to be encouraged and inspired to harness the power of AI at your nonprofit organization!
Episode Highlights:

Meet Mike and James and hear their experiences in the nonprofit industry
A brief history of artificial intelligence
How does AI technology show up in our lives every day?
Why is AI at the forefront of our conversations today?
Major milestones of OpenAI and ChatGPT
Types of AI: Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning or Generative AI
How BDI has adopted AI tools into our workflow
PLUS... a game: “Is it real or is it AI?”

Connect with us!

Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with Mike Rogers: LinkedIn
Connect with James Read: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article: How AI is Revolutionizing Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing
Article: 5 Steps to Integrate AI Into Your Organization
Article: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to AI-Powered Productivity

In the last 12 months, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, and you’ve likely felt the effects at your organization!

In this episode, you’ll learn...

A helpful history of AI and how it works
Possible applications of AI in fundraising
How AI can make your work more efficient and effective

Listen now to be encouraged and inspired to harness the power of AI at your nonprofit organization!
Episode Highlights:

Meet Mike and James and hear their experiences in the nonprofit industry
A brief history of artificial intelligence
How does AI technology show up in our lives every day?
Why is AI at the forefront of our conversations today?
Major milestones of OpenAI and ChatGPT
Types of AI: Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning or Generative AI
How BDI has adopted AI tools into our workflow
PLUS... a game: “Is it real or is it AI?”

Connect with us!

Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with Mike Rogers: LinkedIn
Connect with James Read: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article: How AI is Revolutionizing Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing
Article: 5 Steps to Integrate AI Into Your Organization
Article: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to AI-Powered Productivity

Previous Episode

Episode 8. Brand Voice Part 2: The Healthy Tension Between Brand Style and Best Practice

What do you do when there’s tension between what you think your brand should sound like and fundraising best practices?

Anna Koons, BDI Creative Content Manager, discusses the balance between staying true to your nonprofit’s brand while still getting results – and why it’s a healthy dynamic to have.

In this episode, you’ll learn...

How to handle tension between brand style and best practice
When and when not to prioritize brand guidelines
Why an outside perspective can be helpful

Both brand style and best practice are critical to connecting with your donors and prospective supporters. Listen now to learn how to balance the two for a strategy that stays true to your brand – while amplifying your message for more impact!

Episode Highlights:

Copy mandatories: The building blocks of brand voice
Nitty gritty questions to nail down your communication standards
How to handle tension between creative mandatories and best practices
When it might be okay to compromise on your standards
What best practices should you implement to boost results
How and when to use people-first language (and why it’s important)
Do grammar rules make a difference? Maybe not...

Connect with us!

Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with Anna Koons: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article: How (and When!) to Use People-First Language in Your Fundraising
Article: 2 Ways to Improve Your Fundraising Copy
Article: How to Inspire Donors with your Nonprofit Story
Article: Essential Ingredients for Nonprofit Copywriting Success

Next Episode

Episode 10. Adventures in AI: Part 2 – Incorporating AI In Your Nonprofit Operations

AI is showing no signs of slowing down! And at BDI, we’re committed to exploring this new frontier, responsibly, to put these innovations to work. Our goal is to help you maximize your impact as you incorporate AI in your nonprofit’s daily operations.

BDI’s Chief Intelligence Officer, Mike Rogers, and Chief Creative Officer, James Read, are joined by some of the brightest minds on our Creative Team to continue their timely conversation about this developing technology.

In this second-part episode of our Adventures in AI series, you’ll explore...

AI applications BDI uses for our client partners
Ethical questions surrounding the use of AI
How to start leveraging AI for your organization

Listen now to dive into the questions, answers and ethical best practices that will help you start incorporating AI in your nonprofit’s life-changing work!