{"podcast":{"title":"FundraisingAI","slug":"fundraisingai-6815599","podcast_index_feed_id":6815599,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/fundraisingai","website_url":"https://fundaraising.ai/podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/99749374-c066-11ee-8986-33be67aeb157/image/1e011311c51650274d18ec6c526d52da.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"FundraisingAI","episode_count":92,"summary":"The need for change in the fundraising sector has never been greater. But innovations in technology are evolving faster than our ability to understand them. Are these advances good or bad? Do they have unintended consequences? And what is the application to the fundraising sector? That’s what we’re here to find out. Welcome to the FundraisingAI podcast, your up-to-date resource for beneficial and responsible AI for the global fundraising community. In our podcast, we explore the intersection where philanthropy meets technology, delving into beneficial and responsible AI practices and their impact on fundraising. Join us for engaging discussions with industry experts and thought leaders, where we uncover: Latest Trends in AI Development: Updates on advancements in AI technologies and their applied application to the global fundraising sector. Transparent Fundraising Strategies: Using AI beneficially to build trust and accountability in donor relationships. AI for Social Impact: Harnessing AI technologies to drive meaningful change and amplify impact. Data Privacy and Security: Safeguarding donor information in an increasingly digital world. Beneficial and Responsible AI Development…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:28.557097+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 75 - Building Data-Driven Nonprofits with Kelley Hecht","slug":"episode-75-building-data-driven-nonprofits-with-kelley-hecht","published_at":"2026-01-28T11:29:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599/episode-75-building-data-driven-nonprofits-with-kelley-hecht","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ICAAL8445464361.mp3?updated=1770122168","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ICAAL8445464361.mp3?updated=1770122168","summary":"This conversation features a thoughtful discussion between Nathan and Kelley Hecht on how nonprofits can use AI in practical, responsible ways. Nathan introduces Kelley and highlights her work at AWS, where she helps nonprofit organizations adopt cloud technology and AI with a strong focus on data, security, and ethics. Kelley shares her journey into AI, explaining how early confusion helped her understand the gap between hype and reality. Together, they explore common misperceptions about AI, stressing that it is not about tools alone, but about clear goals, good data, and strong decision-making. The conversation emphasizes data as a strategic asset and introduces Amazon's \"working backwards\" approach to solving problems. Nathan and Kelley also discuss challenges faced by both small and large nonprofits, the importance of leadership support, and the role of culture in AI adoption. They conclude by reinforcing that AI should strengthen human connection, not replace it. HIGHLIGHTS [02:22] Kelley's Role and Contributions to Nonprofit AI [07:04] Challenges and Misperceptions in AI Adoption [12:11] AI's Role in Nonprofit Ecosystems [15:00] Data Strategy and AI Integration [20:52] Working Backwards: Starting With the Why [24:16] Moving Beyond \"AI as the Answer\" [32:59] Data as the Lifeblood of the Organization [41:45] Future of AI in Nonprofit Sector Connect with Kelley: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kelleyhecht Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠⁠","meta_description":"This conversation features a thoughtful discussion between Nathan and Kelley Hecht on how nonprofits can use AI in practical, responsible ways. Nathan int…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3137,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fundraisingai-6815599/episodes/episode-75-building-data-driven-nonprofits-with-kelley-hecht/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599/episode-75-building-data-driven-nonprofits-with-kelley-hecht.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}