What the Fundraising

208: Navigating AI Fears: Strengthening Nonprofits Through Technology and Human Touch with Seth Godin & Floyd Jones


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This week’s episode shares a sensational live conversation Mallory had with Seth Godin and Floyd Jones, focusing on exploring the impact of AI on productivity and community building.

Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur, and teacher. He is the founder of the Carbon Almanac, a guide to understanding climate change. Seth has inspired and motivated many people all around the world by focusing on everything from leadership and efficient marketing to spreading ideas and changing things. In 2013, the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame recognized only three practitioners, including Seth. Floyd Jones is a speaker, social impact leader, creator, and community builder. He is the Director of Community & Partnerships at Givebutter, the world's first entirely free end-to-end fundraising platform. He supports the community team's growth strategy through partnerships, sponsorships, strategic campaigns, and special events.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • The importance of staying true to innovations rather than adopting existing methods.
  • The necessity of overcoming the fear of the unknown.
  • The importance of prioritizing human connection in fundraising.
  • How to embrace the AI.
  • How AI affects the transparency.
  • Why is it important to remember the power of people? 

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