Check out our latest TNPA blog post for quarterly updates, including ways to get involved with our community of nonprofits, nonprofit-supporting companies, schools, and students who are passionate about making a difference through the social good sector!
The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA) Foundation is delighted to announce a significant continuation of support from Marketing EDGE, which has generously contributed an additional $127,000 to the Leading EDGE Student Internship Program. This donation bolsters efforts to introduce college students to careers in the nonprofit sector, including marketing, data-focused, and organizational infrastructure roles.
Technology has posed significant challenges and opportunities for nonprofits before, sparking innovation and change for direct-response fundraisers. Today, we stand at a similar crossroads with the emergence of generative AI. Recently The Nonprofit Alliance’s (TNPA) Direct Response Fundraising Counsel (ADRFCO) convened a roundtable discussion at the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium (presented by DMAW and TNPA), inviting the agency and partner perspectives on navigating AI. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to facilitate the discussion. The attendees shared a tremendous wealth of knowledge, so I wanted to share my five key takeaways that offer a glimpse into the future of AI in nonprofit marketing and beyond.
In a time where AI is becoming more important and influential in shaping all aspects of our lives, the question for nonprofit organizations has shifted from whether to use AI to how it can be used effectively and responsibly. Simply saying ‘no’ to AI is no longer viable; dismissing it as too overwhelming or complex undermines the potential for considerable mission advancement and societal impact. Now is the time for nonprofits and leaders alike to move beyond apprehension and embrace a holistic AI strategy that considers its ethical and responsible use across all facets of an organization.
For nonprofit organizations, your greatest resource is not AI-enhanced project management software. It’s not a bank of wealthy clients or donors. It’s not flashy premiums or clever campaigns. Your greatest resource in 2024 (and forever) is your people.
Check out our latest TNPA blog post for quarterly updates, including ways to get involved with our community of nonprofits, nonprofit-supporting companies, schools, and students who are passionate about making a difference through the social good sector!
2023 was a big year at TNPA! From new staff to new initiatives and in-person convenings to creating even more virtual opportunities. We are excited about how far we have all made it together as a sector and look forward to doing even more together in 2024.
The idea of Responsible AI is like building a bridge that stays solid for many, many years to come. You and I may have the tools and manuals to use those tools, but until we understand the gap between where we came from and what our future should (not could) look like, you and I will never be able to build that solid bridge.
Mentors help college students build the foundation they need to thrive in their professional lives. In fact, college graduates who had a mentor while they were students are almost twice as engaged with their professional work as those who didn't have a mentor, according to the 2018 Gallup Alumni Survey.
We made it to the end of the second Leading EDGE Internship cohort! It’s been a great summer working with these amazing students and employers. This year, seven dedicated employers hosted nine interns for ten weeks over the summer.
