{"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 79 - AI's Next Chapter in Non-profits with Paul Goldstein","slug":"episode-79-ai-s-next-chapter-in-non-profits-with-paul-goldstein","published_at":"2026-03-04T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599/episode-79-ai-s-next-chapter-in-non-profits-with-paul-goldstein","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ICAAL3366922359.mp3?updated=1772621816","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ICAAL3366922359.mp3?updated=1772621816","summary":"This week on FundraisingAI, Scott sits down with Paul Goldstein, Head of AI Growth at Blackbaud, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the non-profit sector. Paul reflects on his journey from leading tech roles at Amazon and Glassdoor to joining Blackbaud, a mission-driven organization focused on impact and responsibility. He shares what inspired the move and highlights the passion, thoughtfulness, and deep commitment to privacy he has encountered in the non-profit world. The discussion dives into Blackbaud's \"Intelligence for Good\" strategy, an approach centered on building AI tools that are responsible, convenient, and genuinely helpful for non-profits. Paul explains the concept of agentic AI and how it goes beyond advice to actively help organizations accomplish tasks, from data cleanup to personalized outreach. Together, Scott and Paul examine the importance of trust, strong data foundations, and user-friendly design in driving AI adoption. Paul also shares personal insights on using AI to enhance productivity and encourages listeners to remain curious and open to experimentation. The episode closes with an optimistic look at how ethical, collaborative AI innovation can empower non-profits to strengthen relationships, increase efficiency, and amplify their mission-driven impact. HIGHLIGHTS [01:37] Paul's Transition to Blackbaud [05:39] Blackbaud's Intelligence for Good Strategy [10:52] Agentic AI and Its Impact on Non-profits [24:22] Adoption and Future of AI in Non-profits [28:13] Paul's Personal Experience with AI [30:38] Blackbaud's Support for Fundraising AI [31:34] Final Thoughts Connect with Paul: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-goldstein/ Website: blackbaud.com/ Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappe…","meta_description":"This week on FundraisingAI, Scott sits down with Paul Goldstein, Head of AI Growth at Blackbaud, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2127,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fundraisingai-6815599/episodes/episode-79-ai-s-next-chapter-in-non-profits-with-paul-goldstein/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-79-ai-s-next-chapter-in-non-profits-with-paul-goldstein.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}