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Is AI Coming for My Fundraising Job?

Blackbaud

The CEO of the language learning app Duolingo, Luis von Ahn, shared in a podcast interview that the company did not renew some contracts with hourly employees because the contractors were asked to do very rote language tasks that computers were just as good at. In this instance, AI did take over the contractors’ work. It’s possible.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

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Candids contracts and compliance manager explains how an AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these toolsby proactively mitigating risks inherent in AI, establishing clear operational standards and procedures, and preparing for the future. Of course, the impact of AI use is not limited to grantwriting.

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Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically 

Candid

Candid’s contracts and compliance manager describes how we developed guidelines for AI use—which focuses on best practices, not specific tools—to mitigate risk factors, establish operational standards and procedures, and adapt to AI’s evolution. Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy.

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The Biggest Mistakes New Nonprofits Make

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The problem of keeping qualified volunteers on your board moving into the officer positions so burnout doesn’t happen and your nonprofit is looking and moving forward with fresh new blood and ideas. . — Clarice Williams from WEBS Training Center Lack of succession planning Not having an active succession plan.

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Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy

Candid

Nonprofit leaders could use them to have staff do the same tasks they’ve always done, just faster, or shift jobs from full-time work to part-time or contract work. Yet using AI adoption primarily to maximize time and cost efficiency will only exacerbate the burnout crisis in the sector.

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Receive Expert HR Advice by Phone or Email with New HR Solutions Partners Discount Program!

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In fact, this is a common reason for burnout. HR Solutions Partners even offers organizations additional discounts on employee handbooks, HR compliance assessments, harassment prevention training, contract services, and recruiting services. Additional Discounts on HR Materials and Services.