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Michelle Flores Vryn

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Michelle Flores Vryn is a nonprofit fundraiser and author of the Substack, Nonprofit Futures.

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$100 Billion in AI Philanthropy Sounds Great! Think Again.

Tech billionaires say nonprofits need new institutions, new talent, and new ideas, but the real problem is the bubbles they live in.

How to Use AI Without Losing Your Organization’s Soul

How to Use AI Without Losing Your Organization’s Soul

AI isn't the problem — it's what the technology reveals about nonprofits that lack a clear voice or strategy.

Nonprofit CEOs Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible

Nonprofit CEOs Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible

When leaders don’t show up online, nonprofits miss opportunities to build trust and attract support. That's why every CEO should take these simple steps to start creating a personal brand.

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The Nonprofit Legitimacy Crisis and How to Fix It

Better branding can help attract donors and build public trust. Yet most nonprofits undervalue its importance.