In this episode of The AI Dude podcast, host Josh Hirsch, MS, is joined by Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE founding partner of GoalBusters Consulting and a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience. Alice shares her journey from volunteering at PBS Wisconsin to becoming an expert in fundraising strategy, productivity, and AI integration for nonprofits.
Alice dives into how AI tools like Sunsama and Evernote have transformed her approach to productivity and task management. She also explores the ethical considerations of AI in the nonprofit sector and the stages of AI adoption, from personal use to organizational implementation. The conversation extends to her passion for public broadcasting, its role in fostering civil discourse, and how nonprofits can create lasting donor relationships using innovative strategies.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Boosting Nonprofit Productivity with Alice Ferris
02:10 - Alice’s Journey: From PBS Volunteer to Fundraising Consultant
06:45 - The Role of AI Tools in Overcoming the Blank Page
09:00 - Building a Tech Stack for Productivity and Collaboration
15:50 - Ethical Considerations of AI in Fundraising
18:00 - The Stages of AI Adoption in Nonprofits
22:57 - Public Broadcasting: A Space for Civil Discourse and Connection
27:35 - The Power of Storytelling in Public Media Campaigns
29:08 - Alice’s Favorite 1980s Movie and Final Reflections
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