
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:
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:
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:
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!
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