Artificial intelligence is evolving fast, but today's expert guest tells us AI is also entering a new phase of stability, making now the ideal time for nonprofit leaders to get comfortable and curious with this technology.

In this week's episode, I chat with Aram Fischer, co-founder and CEO of Change Agent AI, an alternative to tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Change Agent AI is purpose-built from the ground up for nonprofits, advocacy groups, and social impact professionals.

We talk about what makes Change Agent AI different: from stronger privacy and anti-bias safeguards to a smaller environmental footprint. And Aram shares how his documentary filmmaking and political communications background informs a tool that supports mission-driven teams rather than replacing them.

You'll learn:

• Why nonprofit leaders should not view AI tools as static or a one-size-fits-all solution

• The importance of values alignment in choosing tech tools

• How Change Agent AI is designed for the real-world needs of fundraising, communications, reporting, and multistakeholder collaboration

• Why the recent slowdown in AI innovation is actually good news for social sector adoption

• What AI trends to watch (and avoid) in 2026 and beyond

We also discuss the tension many social impact leaders feel around AI, especially around data privacy, bias, and environmental impact, and how Change Agent AI is intentionally tackling these head on.

If you've been unsure about how AI fits into your mission-driven work, this episode will give you a values-aligned path forward and some powerful new ideas to scale your team's capacity without sacrificing your impact.

Resources & Links

• Try Change Agent AI or learn more: thechange.ai

• Connect with Aram Fischer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aramfisher

• Email Aram: [email protected]

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Thanks To

• 🎧 Lee Williams, for producing this episode

• 🗣 Audrey Anderson, for making sure it reaches the right people

• 💛 And to you—for the impact you're making in your community