News & Insights: Notes from the Path
Practical ideas, smart tools, and inspiring stories for the journey of today’s philanthropy.
The 10 Neatly Labeled Drawers of Ethical AI
A symmetrical guide for nonprofit leaders navigating modern tools with old-fashioned integrity. DRAWER ONE: The AI Use Policy Where everything begins with a label, a boundary, and a well-sharpened pencil: Your AI Use Policy There’s something wonderfully calming about the idea of a labeled drawer.You open it, and everything inside
Campaign Design & Behavioral Science: Timing, Momentum & Scarcity
How does campaign design and behavioral science improve the outcome of our campaigns? Using psychology to plan campaigns builds energy and taps into donors innate behaviors in philanthropy. The Rhythm Beneath Every Great Campaign Every successful fundraising campaign hums with an invisible rhythm such as anticipation, momentum, and crescendo, when the
From Fundraising to Forecasting: How the nonprofit organization “charity:water” uses AI to Deepen Donor Engagement
Predictive analytics and machine learning are transforming donor relationships—from reactive fundraising to proactive forecasting. Meta DescriptionDiscover how charity: water uses artificial intelligence to forecast donor behavior, increase retention, and personalize engagement—offering a model for nonprofits seeking ethical, data-driven fundraising. Excerpt (for your website/news feed)AI isn’t replacing fundraisers, it’s replacing guesswork.
AI for Good: How Simple, Ethical Tools Can Empower Nonprofits
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech giants anymore. Today, even the smallest nonprofit canharness easy-to-use AI tools to save time, strengthen relationships, and expand mission impact— all without needing a data scientist on staff. Here is a great list from our friends at Virtuous to help you get started. From