The Internet Archive Is a Cautionary Tale for Growing Nonprofits
A legal battle involving the organization behind the Wayback Machine shows why a nonprofit’s ambition shouldn’t come at the expense of its users.
By Keith Porcaro
Contributor
A.I. Could Help Scale Humanitarian Responses. But It Could Also Have Big Downsides
The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Barking Up the Right Tree: A.I. Helps a Nonprofit Win Back Donors
It used the technology to quickly create a campaign written from the perspective of Max and Whiskers, a dog and cat aided by the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The Philanthropist Who Wants to Transform Voting
As the election looms, Bradley Tusk — a political strategist and venture capitalist — believes mobile voting is our best shot at reducing American polarization.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Cybersecurity Is Evolving Fast. Here Are Terms You Need to Know
To keep up with advancements, leaders must understand key terms and concepts, from MFA to SSO.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Why Helping Small Businesses Succeed Should Be a Philanthropic Priority
To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.
By Sandy Fernandez
Contributor
How Do Donors Feel About A.I.? This New Study Asks
Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
The A.I. That’s Already Raising Money
A new start-up is testing autonomous fundraisers that will interact directly with donors. Some tech experts have questions.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Two Decades In, Google.org Reimagines Its Role in the A.I. Era
Google.org’s artificial intelligence pivot echoes the $2 trillion company’s quest to become more A.I.-centric.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Nonprofits Really Feel About A.I.
More than two-thirds of nonprofits have already tried using artificial intelligence in their work, despite low comfort levels with the technology and concerns about data protection and bias, a new survey reveals.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Social Media Can Help Nonprofits Cultivate Donors
The authors of “One Click to Give” say everyday donors want to give, but want community first.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
This Silicon Valley Veteran Is Teaching Nonprofits to Harness A.I.
Raffi Krikorian has built a robust tech team — including A.I. chatbots for nonprofits — at Emerson Collective, the philanthropy venture founded by Laurene Powell Jobs.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data
Don’t assume the analytics that work for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
The Nonprofits Leading the A.I. Revolution
A new generation of A.I.-driven organizations is upon us. What do they say about how charities will use the powerful technology?
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Philanthropy Can Fund a Tech Revolution
Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director