Podcast appearances and mentions of allison fine

In this episode, George interviews Allison Fine, President of Every.org, about their innovative donation platform for nonprofits. Fine discusses Every.org's unique value proposition, including no transaction or setup fees, acceptance of various payment methods including cryptocurrency, and a focus on meaningful donor engagement. The conversation also covers the challenges of maintaining a zero-fee model, Every.org's growth spurred by partnerships with notable philanthropists, and their use of AI to enhance storytelling and donor relations. The episode highlights Every.org's significant impact, having raised over $110 million for over 7,000 organizations, and their recent success with fiscal sponsorships. Fine offers valuable insights into relational fundraising and the benefits of using Every.org's platform to simplify and maximize fundraising efforts. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:49 Elevator Pitch for Every.org 01:39 Challenges and Solutions in Nonprofit Fundraising 03:17 Focus on Nonprofit Experience and Technology 05:58 Data Integration and CRM Challenges 09:37 The Importance of Relational Fundraising 17:14 Future Plans and Exciting Developments 19:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

On The Spot At The Spot : https://www.instagram.com/onthespotatthespot/Lewis Belt : https://www.instagram.com/theonlylewisbelt/Allison Fine : https://www.instagram.com/allirealfunnyaf/St. Nick : https://www.instagram.com/st.nick_guru/Mr. McGlover : https://www.instagram.com/iammrmcglover/The Spot SoDo : https://www.instagram.com/thespot.sodo/"On The Spot At The Spot" is an informative, social, entertainment and opinionated show. Based around social commentary on current events, music, fashion, social consciousness and social issues that seem to plague our generation. We welcome various guest appearances from entertainers, athletes, comedians, theologians, and politicians. Filmed and Recorded at The Spot SoDo in Seattle, WA. A mixed media hub that offers Music Production, Recording, Mixing and Podcast Production. www.thespotsodo.com

279: Digital Transformation: A New Era for Nonprofit Leaders (Beth Kanter)SUMMARYHow can nonprofit leaders embrace the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) while navigating the ethical challenges it presents, all without losing sight of the human-centered mission at the heart of their work? In episode 279 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Beth Kanter, a seasoned expert in nonprofit technology, delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. She offers a nuanced perspective on adopting AI in a way that enhances human-centered work, improves productivity, and upholds organizational values. Beth also shares her journey to becoming a leading voice in nonprofit tech, emphasizing the importance of empathetic leadership, ethical AI use, and maintaining workplace well-being. Whether you're leading a small nonprofit or a large organization, this conversation will provide valuable strategies for integrating technology without compromising the human touch that defines effective nonprofit work.ABOUT BETH Beth Kanter is an internationally recognized thought leader and trainer in digital transformation and well-being in the nonprofit workplace. She is the co-author of the award-winning Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout and co-author with Allison Fine of The Smart Nonprofit.  Named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company and recipient of the NTEN Lifetime Achievement Award, she has over three decades of experience in designing and delivering training programs for nonprofits and foundations. As a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader, she has presented at nonprofit conferences around the world to thousands of nonprofits. Learn more about Beth at www.bethkanter.org.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESSlow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal NewportLearn more about Beth here at Beth Kanter.orgReady for a Mastermind Leadership Development program?  Learn more hereHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadershipRe

Allison Fine and I discuss the need to transform nonprofit fundraising from a transactional to a relational model, leverage technology to build meaningful donor relationships, and create a more sustainable and joyful fundraising environment.

Allison Fine and I discuss the need to transform nonprofit fundraising from a transactional to a relational model, leverage technology to build meaningful donor relationships, and create a more sustainable and joyful fundraising environment.

Allison Fine is a successful entrepreneur, futurist, and author of several award-winning books, including Momentum, Matterness, The Networked Nonprofit, and The Smart Nonprofit. She founded and ran nonprofit organizations, led nonprofit boards, served in elective office, and recently ran for Congress. In this episode, we discuss her work in politics, philanthropy, civil society, technology, and leadership. 

Do your donor relationships feel like transactional nightmares or mutually beneficial partnerships? Post 2020, many nonprofit executive directors find themselves wrestling with dwindling donor bases, transactional relationships, and the struggle to turn one-time gifts into enduring support. The transactional approach is not only soul-sucking for your staff but also ineffective for fostering long-term donor relationships. The same old tactics just won't cut it if you want to attract and nurture the donors of tomorrow. Today's guest, Allison Fine of Every.org has dedicated her career to merging technology with social good. From her early days in the nonprofit sector to writing influential books like The Networked Nonprofit and The Smart Nonprofit, Allison has been a thought leader and advocate for ethical, relational fundraising.  Tune in to this episode to hear Allison Fine's fresh take on turning fundraising from a transactional nightmare into a relational dream.  Trust me, you won't want to miss this one! Important Links: https://www.every.org/    Allison Fine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-fine-a07132/ Governance as Leadership: A Conversation with William Ryan (https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/governance-as-leadership-a-conversation-with-willi)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nonprofitlowdown/support

Today Trae talks with Allison Fine, a Community Activist & Comedian. She shares some details of the upcoming Federal Way Community Festival.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Petite2Queen's Claim Your Career Crown podcast. This is your host Lynn, and today I am joined by special guest, Allison Fine. Today, we're going to be talking about Strong Community and Hope While Living with Chronic Illness.Allison is a clinical social worker supporting clients with both emotional and physical challenges in Seattle, WA. She founded the Center for Chronic Illness in 2016 to better meet the emotional needs of those impacted by ongoing health challenges. Allison has also worked as a therapist in private practice specializing with this population for the past 15 years. Welcome, Allison!Support the showCheck out Petite2Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster!https://www.petite2queen.com/​

In episode 91 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and George Weiner discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the nonprofit sector. They delve into the significance of AI in the sector, emphasizing the need for strategic adoption and policy development. The conversation then shifts to the integration of AI into everyday tools They cover practical applications of AI and discuss crafting AI policies as well as the potential for AI to enhance nonprofit operations, particularly in grant writing and reporting.  Episode highlights: [00:06:00] AI Adoption and Policy in Nonprofits [00:08:00] Hype Cycle of AI: [00:11:00] - AI in Everyday Life: [00:13:00] - AI for Nonprofit Content Creation [00:15:00]  Crafting Nonprofit AI Policies and Guidelines [00:16:00] - Integrating AI in Nonprofits: [00:20:00] - Avoiding Overextension with AI: [00:24:00] - Practical AI Tools for Nonprofits: [00:27:00] Time Saving vs. Time Reallocation with AI [00:29:00]  AI in Grant Writing: Guest Bio: George Weiner is the Chief Whaler, WholeWhale.com. He co-founded CTOs For Good, PowerPoetry.org. He is a Dad, and a nonprofit geek. Important Links and Resources: WholeWhale.com George Weiner Cause Writer AI https://causewriter.ai/ The Smart Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Smart+Nonprofit:+Staying+Human+Centered+in+An+Automated+World-p-9781119818120 Be in touch! ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm.  Its ability to churn out research, generate reports, and create stunning images – all at lightning speed – has generated both excitement and deep anxiety.  The impact of AI has already been enormous and the nonprofit world is no exception.  With the sector notoriously slow when it comes to investing in technology, the question remains: Will nonprofits embrace these revolutionary new tools or be left in the dust of this whirlwind of change?  Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  Brendan Howe, CEO and Founder, Techify Alexandra Samuel, Technology Journalist and Author Meena Das, Founder, Namaste Data Beth Kanter, International Nonprofit Thought Leader and Author Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer, Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience Dan Kershaw, Executive Director, Furniture Bank Charles Buchanan, CEO and Founder, Technology Helps This episode of Charity Village Connects is brought to you by the RISE Program. Funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada, this free, self-guided and fully virtual training program is available to all charities and nonprofits looking to leverage user-centric design to update, enhance or add to their services. Visit riseprogram.ca to learn more, register and begin your user-centric design journey today.  About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage eLearning: Digital Transformation Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: “We can't refuse to look at artificial intelligence until it passes us by”: a new survey finds that most charities don't understand how they could use artificial intelligence (Future of Good) Weekly Report: Artificial Intelligence (Charity Insights Canada Project) KPMG in Canada Generative AI Adoption Index ChatGPT The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centred in an Automated World by Beth Kanter How we created AI photos of poverty without harming those we seek to help (Furniture Bank)  The Picture Isn't Real, The Reality Is (Furniture Bank) An eating disorders chatbot offered dieting advice, raising fears about AI in health (NPR) Microsoft pulls article recommending Ottawa Food Bank to tourists (CBC) KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion (BBC) Journalist says he had a creepy encounter with new tech that left him unable to sleep (CNN) Canadian AI pioneer brings plea to U.S. Congress: Pass a law now (CBC) AI could lead to extinction, experts warn (BBC) We Got Social Media Wrong. Can We Get AI Right? By Alexandra Samuel (JSTOR) Why Furniture Bank Has a Responsible AI Manifesto (Furniture Bank) 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly by Beth Kanter, Allison Fine & Philip Deng (Stanford Social Innovation Review) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. 

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Allison Fine. The two return to the nonprofit series, and talk about the Center for Chronic Illness, and what they do to promote connection and relieve isolation in safe, compassionate spaces. In this episode, we discuss: What the Center for Chronic Illness is, and what they do to promote connection in safe, compassionate spaces  Some of the many illnesses under the umbrella of chronic illness Why Allison started this organization, and the catalyst that drove her to make it a national organization How the pandemic transitioned the needs of this community, and what the Center for Chronic Illness did to pivot for the greater good How they have built a structure that currently manages 20 groups with people from 48 states and multiple countries Allison's vision for the future How to get involved For the past 15 years, Allison has worked as a clinical social worker in private practice, nonprofits, hospitals, and senior living settings. Allison founded the Center for Chronic Illness (CCI) in 2016 to improve the emotional health for those impacted by ongoing health challenges and their loved ones. The organization works to decrease isolation and promote well-being for those with all types of chronic illnesses and rare diseases. Allison serves as the executive director for CCI. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kansas and is licensed in the state of Washington as a clinical social worker. Website: https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfineseattle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforchronicillness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforchronicillness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cciseattle

The data on donor retention is not good. On average, over three quarters of new donors do not make a second gift. Also, the number of individual donors has dropped nearly 20 percent since the beginning of this century. It is not difficult to believe that this large drop is connected to donors feeling unappreciated  and even commoditized.This purely transactional approach to donors is a particular turnoff to younger generations who are used to having lots of choices in everything they do, and need to be acknowledged and invited to become repeat donors.In this episode, we talk about Allison's 3 steps to better donor relationships, and how to increase donor retention using available technology and tools. About AllisonAllison Fine is a pioneer in the use of technology for good. She is the author of four books on the topic, most recently, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human Centered in an Automated World with Beth Kanter. She is currently the President of Every.org, a nonprofit platform helping nonprofits raise more money while strengthening the relationship between causes and donors to create lasting change. Connect with AllisonWebsite: https://afine.substack.com/Other: http://www.every.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-fine-a07132/ResourceDon't Be A Big Box NonprofitAbout Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.  Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/

This Week:  The Smart Nonprofit  That's Beth Kanter and Allison Fine's new book, revealing the potential of smart technology and artificial intelligence for your nonprofit, and the entire sector. Beth and Allison are with us to share their thinking. There’s … Continue reading →

Today Trae sits down with a lontime Converge suppoter, Allison Fine to learn all about her move into comedy, and a new show that's happening this week.

Co-author of Smart Nonprofits, Allison Fine, connects the fast advancing technology wave confronting nonprofits with a human centered approach that Boards and management teams should be striving towards.Watch this episode on video: https://vimeo.com/723080897This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show --the Nation's daily live streaming broadcast where the Nonprofit and Social Impact Community comes together. Each weekday the hosts and their guest experts cover current topics-- from money to management to missions. Thanks to our generous nonprofit sector supporters you will find over 300 special learning episodes focused exclusively on nonprofits and social impact. Nonprofit Technology and Apps topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Technology Nonprofit Fundraising and Development topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Fundraising Nonprofit Marketing and Communications topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Marketing-and-Comms Nonprofit Boards and Planning topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Boards Nonprofit Management and Staffing topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Management Connect to The Nonprofit Show: https://bit.ly/The-Nonprofit-Show Listen to us on your favorite podcast channel: https://bit.ly/NonprofitShow-Podcasts  The American Nonprofit Academy  https://bit.ly/AmericanNonprofitAcademy  provides our Nation's nonprofit social impact community collective News, Inspirations, and Training.If you lead or work for a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), social impact or service organization, or are thinking of starting a nonprofit--, The Nonprofit Show is an excellent resource of current nonprofit information and operating strategies to make your social impact amazing. Each weekday there are new guest experts and thought leaders on the fast-paced 30-minute LIVE show—with topics ranging across nonprofit boards, foundations, grant funding, volunteer managers, donor relations, fundraising experts, NPO marketing, grant writers, philanthropy donors, nonprofit legal and tax professionals, CFRE info, nonprofit software and nonprofit apps providers, Nonprofit CRM programs, charity tax expertise, virtual galas, charity auctions, online nonprofit charity event programs, social impact strategic planning, fundraising and fund development, fiscal sponsorships, capital campaigns, community impact analysis, donation management, nonprofit jobs, nonprofit HR, nonprofit classes and training, global NGO organizations, as well as nonprofit sector Thought Leaders.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact 

It's no secret that nonprofit organizations are a bit behind the times when it comes to technology. There are many reasons why nonprofits are slower to adopt new technologies, from a lack of funding and resources to the fact that many of them work on tight budgets, which can make tech seem like an unnecessary expense. Add to that the fact that as humans, we don't generally like change - adopting new technology at small organizations can feel insurmountable.In today's episode, I'm talking with Beth Kanter and Allison Fine, authors of the new book “The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in An Automated World” to share with us how we can integrate smart tech into nonprofit work to work more effectively and improve the impact of our work on the sector.Myths that Beth and Allison  want us to walk away from:Smart technology is neutral and infallible.  There are two things that can make smart tech biased. One is the assumptions and biases of the computer programmer who made the tool, and the second is the datasets on which the AI is being built, which it uses to learn and create its patterns. Cost is the main barrier for nonprofits to using smart technology. The number one barrier for nonprofits is not the resources and cost of the tools but the knowledge about what the tech does and how to use it to free up time for staff to work effectively. Beth and Allison's tips on integrating smart tech into nonprofit work Readiness: The first step is really pinpointing the pain point from the end user's point of view. We have to go through radical prioritization of what the pain point is and make it tiny especially if you're a smaller organization.Setting: Know what are the tools or the technical partners that we should look for.  The vendors that you select with smart tech have to have values that are aligned with your organization. Mitigation of bias problems:  Be aware of the bias of the tools and try to mitigate the problems that it creates. One way you mitigate is to ask the developers what assumptions were built into it, how it was tested and then you can test it yourself.Go: This is where we start to implement. We implement it in really small pilots and set it up, learn as we go, and make it better. Favourite Quotes from Today's Episode“It's really focusing on this reset, focusing on making the shift to smart tech so you can improve the culture of your organization. And both of them take this intentional work. And our dream is that organizations will embrace this because what we see if they do it again, this time to think time, to breathe a time to really improve the impact of their work on the sector. ” - Beth K. “You don't start to solve problems with a tool. You start to solve problems in conversation with a large group of stakeholders.” Allison F. Resources from this EpisodeThe Smart NonprofitThe Good PartnershipThis season's sponsor, Keela, has provided you with a FREE grant manager resource to keep track of all your grant applications. Check it out and learn more about Keela here: https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership

SummaryThe new generation of 'smart technology' -  chatbots, AI, machine learning, natural language processing, robots etc.  can bring major benefits to nonprofits - if they can discern what they need to do to remain human-centered in their choice of technology. And if they remain aware of the potential for bias in AI-generated data, given its profound potential negative impact?What can nonprofits – who are frequently not digital natives, let alone coders themselves – do to protect themselves against these?In this episode, we discuss the timely new book by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine: 'The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World'.Beth's Bio:Nonprofit and foundation-focused trainer and independent consultantVirtual facilitatorA nonprofit innovator in digital transformation and workplace well beingAuthorAdjunct Professor at the Monterrey Institute of International StudiesAllison's Bio:Principal consultant at Allison Fine ConsultingFounder/CEO of Network of Elected WomenSenior fellow at Demos, at the Wagner School at New York UniversityFounder and Executive Director at Innovation NetworkAuthor of multiple books on (digital) networking, social media and the nonprofit sector We discuss: Tech is more available and more cheaply available than ever; that actually increases its dangersSmart tech can eliminate ‘grunt work' done by many nonprofit frontlines, operations, and fundraising staff, and create a ‘dividend' of time, which can be more strategically spent on frontline interaction with clients, evaluation and learning, horizon scanning etc.Smart tech can reduce the need for ‘astroturf campaigning', in which nonprofits transactionally engage with their ‘members' on a superficial basis; instead, it allows them to engage more deeply in getting to know new donorsSmart tech is used in the form of bots, for instance, to engage with people in the public who need services– but we have to do so very carefully How leaders need to be ‘digitally literate' and not leave these decisions with regard to adoption of new 'smart technologies' up to the Chief Technology OfficerHow nonprofits need to remain overall reflective in adopting smart tech Quotes“This book is not technical to me”“Leading through resistance in organizations is among others about doing away with outmoded ideas that only people can do nonprofit tasks” Resources:Beth's LinkedInBeth's website Allison's LinkedInAllison's websiteHarvard Business Review article: How Smart Tech is Transforming NonprofitsAmazon link to book - The smart nonprofit: staying human-centered in an automated world: here Online course on Virtual Team Leadership skillsYoutube video of this podcastClick here to

Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter, co-authors of The Smart Nonprofit, Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World about how we can reduce potential harms such as embedded bias and surveillance capitalism, and share some insights into how nonprofits can prevent these harms from taking root.

For this episode, nonprofit mavens Allison Fine and Beth Kanter joined Association Chat host KiKi L'Italien for a discussion about the information and tools nonprofit staffers and board members need to effectively use artificial intelligence without alienating the human stakeholders and donors on whom they rely. Allison Fine is among the nation's preeminent writers and strategists on the use of technology for social good. Beth Kanter is an internationally recognized thought leader in digital transformation and well-being in the nonprofit workplace, a trainer & facilitator, and a sought-after keynote speaker. The two authors recently released their latest book, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of Automation" (published March 9, 2022) sharing examples of organizations exploring the use of "smart-tech" in nonprofits. What does "smart-tech" mean for nonprofits? Why should nonprofits remain human-centered? Is it even possible? For this episode, we asked them: What does it mean to become a “smart nonprofit” and how is that related to being “human-centered?” What are the opportunities and risks of smart-tech? At what level should the C-suite and Board be involved? “Do No Harm Pledge” – what is it and why it is important for associations to consider creating one What is their writing process like? How do they keep egos in check while collaborating? #Associations #Automation #AI #MachineLearning Thank you to all the Patreon supporters out there who help keep this show running! To become a Patreon patron, just visit www.patreon.com/associationchat

What is smart technology? And what does it look like in the nonprofit sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join me for a deep dive into human-centered software and how to use it ethically, responsibly, and intentionally in today's nonprofit world. The post Ep 155: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity to Shape the Future of Nonprofit Work (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.

What is smart technology? And what does it look like in the nonprofit sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join me for a deep dive into human-centered software and how to use it ethically, responsibly, and intentionally in today's nonprofit world.

What is smart technology? And what does it look like in the nonprofit sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join me for a deep dive into human-centered software and how to use it ethically, responsibly, and intentionally in today's nonprofit world.

Allison Fine and Beth Kanter speak with Humanitarian AI Today's host Mia Kossiavelou about their work advising nonprofits leaders on digital transformation. Allison and Beth have collaborated on books such as The Networked Nonprofit and The Smart Nonprofit and have written on Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence.

Beth and Allison's new book comes out today! Get your copy on Amazon or ask at your local bookstore. The use of smart tech by nonprofits exploded during the pandemic. Smart tech is becoming integrated into internal workflows, fundraising, communications, finance operations, and service delivery efforts, freeing up staff to focus on deeper societal changes that need to be made.  The hope is that smart tech may also enable us to turn the page on an era of frantic busyness and scarcity mindsets to one in which we have the time to think and plan — and even dream. I sat down with Beth Kanter and Allison Fine to talk about their new book, and what it means to stay human-centered in an automated world.Allison Fine is among the nation's preeminent writers and strategists on the use of technology for social good. She is the author of the award winning Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age, and Matterness: Fearless Leadership for a Social World. She speaks to social change makers around the world, regularly keynotes conferences, is a founding board member of Civic Hall, and is a member of the national board of Women of Reform Judaism.Beth Kanter is an internationally recognized thought leader in digital transformation and well-being in the nonprofit workplace, a trainer & facilitator, and a sought-after keynote speaker. She is the co-author of the award-winning Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout. Named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company, she has over three decades of experience in designing and delivering training programs for nonprofits and foundations. Allison and Beth co-authored The Networked Nonprofit in 2010. Their new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human Centered in an Automated World  is available right now wherever books are sold. Here are some of the topics we discussed: What exactly is smart tech - and how nonprofits can leverage it to free up timeHow smart tech can make our workflow easierWays that we can be intentional and ethical in our use of smart tech at our organizationsWhat do we need to consider when we are just starting out Connect with Beth and Allison: https://twitter.com/kanter https://twitter.com/afinehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bethkanterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-fine-a07132/ Do me a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it!Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.Learn more about Julia and how to work with her at her website: www.jcsocialmarketing.com

Confession time! Here at Funraise, we're all huge nerds, so when we added Beth Kanter and Allison Fine to the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast schedule, our CEO and Co-founder (and biggest nerd) Justin Wheeler, was. stoked. And on the agenda? Smart tech.But what is smart tech, exactly? "Smart tech" refers to AI and other advanced digital technologies that make decisions for people. It's not a tech evolution, but a revolutionary shift in power away from people and towards tech.Beth and Allison, both well-known nonprofit consultants, trainers, and authors, have written a book called The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World and for all you nonprofits wondering about the future, they've got answers to your questions about technology—specifically adoption, costs, ramifications, and the catalysts happening right now to launch us into an automated new world.So listen in and get a sneak preview of The Smart Nonprofit, complete with examples, guidance for nonprofit leaders, and a whole lot of nerding out!

In this week's episode, we discuss the upcoming book by authors Allison Fine and Beth Kanter, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in An Automated World". The book focuses on how the rise of "Smart Tech" has led to a shift of power away from people and it aims to help organizational leaders understand when and how to use the technology ethically and responsibly in order to become “Smart Nonprofits." Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

The following is a conversation with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter, Co-authors of the upcoming book, The Smart Nonprofit: The Human-Centered Approach to Artificial Intelligence for Social Good, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Denver: AI for Good brings together the best minds and technologies to solve the world's most urgent challenges such as reaching the sustainable development goals by 2030. Well, what about AI4Giving? What possibilities does it provide to enhance and expand philanthropy? What do you need to know but also need to be mindful of? Those answers were provided in a recent paper funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and co-authored by my next two guests. They are Allison Fine, a pioneer in the use of digital technology for social good, and Beth Kanter, a recognized thought leader in digital transformation and well-being in the nonprofit workplace. And they will be coming out with a new book next spring on the subject titled The Smart Nonprofit: The Human Centered Approach to Artificial Intelligence for Social Good.

Beth Kanter is an internationally recognized thought leader in digital transformation and wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace. Named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company, she has over three decades of experience in designing and delivering training and capacity-building programs for nonprofits and foundations. As a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader, she has presented at nonprofit conferences on every inhabited continent of the world to thousands of nonprofits. Allison Fine is among the nation's pre-eminent thinkers and strategists for using technology for social good. She has written and co-authored three books on the subject including The Networked Nonprofit with Beth Kanter. They recently co-authored https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ai4giving.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CAlena.Owen%40gatesfoundation.org%7C6167a502647c4b95e89308d8c236f77b%7C296b38384bd5496cbd4bf456ea743b74%7C0%7C0%7C637472888642930987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ARMmxgITqr0lkx1XUv60vA3qINIu1fGsxqNYJi0tkVI%3D&reserved=0 (Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence) funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and released in August 2020. Allison was the chair of the national board of NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, and a founding board member of Civic Hall Labs. She is a lifelong resident of Sleepy Hollow and a proud member of the Westchester Women's Agenda.

This episode is about the role that AI is starting to play in transforming philanthropy by reducing rote tasks and fueling donor retention.

This episode is about the role that AI is starting to play in transforming philanthropy by reducing rote tasks and fueling donor retention.

This episode is about the role that AI is starting to play in transforming philanthropy by reducing rote tasks and fueling donor retention. The post Ep 122: How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Donor Retention (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.

In science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) is often depicted as threatening to humans. But in reality, the science of AI can be used for any number of helpful purposes. What are the implications of this technology in the social good sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join Steve MacLaughlin on the podcast to discuss their research into the use of AI in social good organizations.   Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why Allison and Beth decided to write the AI4Giving report Why the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was interested in the report The definition of artificial intelligence for giving The questions they wanted to answer in the report Top findings from the research What was surprising at the end of the research How AI works in philanthropy Cautionary tales about AI How people without AI skillsets will be able to use AI tools Recommendations for how social good organizations can start to think about AI   Resources: Beth Kanter Allison Fine Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving   Quotes:  “The most advanced technology in the world can be used to rehumanize fundraising.” –Allison Fine “Algorithmic discrimination is a huge potential problem that is starting to develop.” –Allison Fine “They don't need to know how to necessarily make the sausage themselves, but they need to know how the sausage is made.” – Beth Kanter

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is exploding and the next few years will be huge for nonprofits in adopting the technology as a strategic tool, from the program side to the fundraising side. Authors Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join this episode of The NonProfit Times‘ Fresh Research podcast to discuss their paper, “Unlocking […]

The need for social distancing has upended most of the ways that candidates have traditionally put themselves before voters: gathering crowds, shaking hands, kissing babies. Eric Lach has been following the race in New York’s Seventeenth Congressional District to learn how Facebook Live, e-mail newsletters, and Zoombombs are shaping the race. “There’s no question that people are in pain, and they’re worried and they’re distracted,” Allison Fine, a candidate with a background in digital organizing, said. “So we’re not going to be able to break through all that noise . . . . But all the metrics of engagement are going up.”

Playing for Team Human today, author, social change thought leader, nonprofit founder, and congressional candidate for New York's 17th district, Allison Fine.Fine joins Team Human to discuss her platform and decision to run for congress. "We are so broken right now that I actually want to go into the belly of the beast to get us to the next chapter. I think it's important for us to pay attention to what's going on now, but not to get stuck in what's going on now." Fine and Rushkoff discuss the imperative for the United States to shift to a green economy, the existential threat of automation on labor, breaking down barriers for women's success, and empowering people with a mobile economy that optimizes for velocity.In his monologue, Rushkoff looks at how Twitter provides Russia with memetic ammunition to launch propaganda campaigns against the United States.Learn more about Allison's campaign here: https://www.allisonfine2020.com/— Support Us —Team Human is made possible thanks to the generous support of our listeners on Patreon.On Patreon: http://patreon.com/teamhumanBecome a Contributing Subscriber: TeamHuman.fmReview the show on Apple Podcasts!— Follow Team Human Show —Twitter: http://twitter.com/teamhumanshowInstagram: http://instagram.com/teamhumanshowMedium: http://medium.com/teamhuman#TeamHumanShow #FindTheOthers— Follow Douglas Rushkoff —Twitter: http://twitter.com/rushkoffMedium: https://medium.com/@rushkoffInstagram: http://instagram.com/douglasrushkoffFacebook: https://facebook.com/rushkoff/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushkoff/— Credits —Hosted by Douglas RushkoffProduced by Josh ChapdelaineAudio Edited & Mixed by Luke Robert MasonMusic by Fugazi (On this Episode you heard “Foreman’s Dog” in the intro – thanks to the kindness of the band and Dischord Records.)Special thanks to Stephen Bartolomei, who has gone into the belly of the beast to get us to the future.Team Human is a Production of the Laboratory for Digital Humanism at Queens College. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 59 we talk to speaker, author and expert on all things non-profit digital, Beth Kanter, about the impact of technology on non-profits and the challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will bring. Including: Has social media changed the game for nonprofits in terms of how they communicate? Have some of these tools levelled the playing field between big and small (or well-known and obscure) organisations? How well-equipped are nonprofits to take advantage of the potential of digital? If some organisations are struggling, what are the key barriers? Is there a danger that social media and online discourse create perverse incentives to sensationalise or simplify issues, because everyone is competing for scarce attention? Does this present a particular challenge for nonprofits? If digital tools enable people to form groups easily and organise in new ways, does this make traditional nonprofits less relevant as people look to networked models of social change? How can traditional nonprofits embrace some of the benefits of networked or decentralized approaches? Does this require a major change of structure, or just mindset? Is it better to focus on bringing existing non-profit leaders up to speed with technology and digital, or to focus on supporting the development of future leaders who might be more naturally comfortable with tech? Or do we not need to make this choice? To what extent is digital transformation actually about employment practices? (E.g. flexible/remote working, making nonprofit work more appealing than private or public sector) How many nonprofits are actually doing this well at the moment? Do nonprofits need to play a role in addressing the impact of social media on mental health and social interactions? If so, how? Why is AI a big deal for nonprofits? What impact will AI have on philanthropy and charitable giving? Are there good examples of nonprofits using conversational AI and chatbots in smart ways? Are there good examples of nonprofits using AI to improve their own processes (e.g. data entry, financial risk monitoring, grant applications etc.)? What barriers do nonprofits face when it comes to using AI? Do more nonprofits need to think about partnering with tech companies? What are the opportunities and challenges of doing so? Can nonprofits play a meaningful role in ensuring that tech is designed and implemented ethically? How far are we from making this happen in reality? What can we do to close the gap? What role is there for nonprofits in addressing some of the negative impacts of technology that we are seeing (e.g. algorithmic bias, automation replacing jobs etc.)? How is the nonprofit workplace going to change over the next decade or so?   Related Content:   -Beth’s website -Book site for The Happy Healthy Nonprofit -Beth’s article (with Allison Fine) for Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Leveraging the Power of Bots for Civil Society” -CAF’s Giving Thought micro site on AI -CAF’s Machine Made Goods report -Rhod’s blog on “Charity 2037: 13 Jobs we might all be doing in 20 year’s time” -Crisis TextLine’s use of AI

People with rare and chronic conditions often become so focused on the treatment of their physical ailments that the psychological and emotional aspects of their diseases can be neglected. Allison Fine, a clinical social worker, founded the Center for Chronic Illness in Seattle to provide professionally-led support groups to people with ongoing health challenges. We spoke to Fine about her work, the psychological toll rare conditions can take, and how these patients can go about finding help they need.

Allison Fine, Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Chronic Illness, explains why you need a social worker.

Allison Fine, Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Chronic Illness, talks about support groups.

On this episode of Rhodes to Success I interview Allison Fine who is among the preeminent guides to the social media revolution.  She remakes organizations by the least expensive and most profitable means available; connecting with others! Allison is the author of Matterness and the award winning book Momentum as well as co-author of the best seller The Networked Non Profit.   Main Questions Asked -       What are the key characteristics of the ‘big small town' we live in online? -       Do you think it's a bad thing that we are more connected online? -       How can entrepreneurs connect with each other in business online? -       What made you interested in the social media revolution? -       What was your transition like from non-profit political work into being an entrepreneur? -       Did you have any internal struggles of making the mindset shift?   Key Lessons Learned -       The online ecosystem means a lot of us feel guilt over online connections and lack of in person local connections. -       We are at the beginning of an entire revolution of connecting with others.  -       There is no data suggesting people are ‘meaner' or more narcissistic because they are online. They just have a chance to express it so we see it more. -       Being online never substitutes for being on land with people. -       How we choose to connect with people is one of the biggest choices entrepreneurs make in their business. -       You‘ll never have the marketing dollars to sell yourself to people. You need them to do some of the heavy lifting for you. -       There is a larger merging of nonprofit and for profit sector where a lot of businesses have dedication to social responsibility. -       The way we work has to match our values because we spend so much time doing it. We are now able to shape our business life much more than before. -       It's important to think ‘how' your business can serve the world and not just ‘be' for you. -       Think about how you want to use your influence in the world. We are all holding our own megaphone and have connections with people. -       Leadership is about being something before doing something. -       We need to think about how to be generous and fill up our networks with good things and make other people better. -       The greatest players make the other players around them better. -       Don't just sell a product or offer a service but rather stand for something. -       Figure out what your philosophy is and stand by it. This will attract people to you. -       Principals should win out over plans. Principals don't change but plans do. -       The world is moving quickly so you have to be agile. The only thing you can hold on to are your foundational principals.   Subscribe to the show in iTunes or Stitcher Radio!   The music in today's episode was written by The Danger Os and produced by Nick Palmer. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/thedangerosmakemusic    Links to Resources Mentioned Allison Fine What's the Big Idea (podcast) Matterness (book) Momentum (book) The Networked Nonprofit (book) Interview Connections    Entrepreneur Support Services

Rich Horwath CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich has trained more than 50,000 managers on strategic thinking. He is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best selling author on strategy and has appeared on ABC, NBC and FOX TV.    Beth Kanter is the author of Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media, one of the longest running and most popular blogs for nonprofits.  She co-authored the book titled “The Networked Nonprofit” with Allison Fine published by J Wiley in 2010 that received Honorable Mention for the Terry McAdams Award.       Jeffrey T. Jones owner of the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones in Charleston WV, specializes in the areas of solving IRS and State Tax Problems and Personal Injury Litigation. He is the a bestselling author of the book “Protect and Defend”, has been invited by the IRS to speak at their seminars on behalf of taxpayers and has written Special Reports dealing with business payroll taxes and ways to solve your IRS problems.     Tru Pettigrew is the founder of Tru Access (www.tru-access.com)  the nation's fastest growing Inspiration and Empowerment resource for Multicultural Millennials and the brands looking to employ and connect with them. Pettigrew spent 20 years  making it in Corporate America as a high level marketing executive at advertising and marketing agencies helping brands understand how to make money off of the millennial generation.      

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