The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. By Kenna Barrett Getty Images When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Regular training on ethics, diversity, and inclusion helps align everyone with your nonprofits core principles. Example: Ethical Vendor Selection A sustainability-focused nonprofit decides to switch to an eco-friendly printing company after learning that their previous vendor had committed environmental violations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 8, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.

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Caring Truth-Teller

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Is our storytelling ethical? And what does it mean to tell stories that are ethical? Storytelling /ˈstôrēˌteliNG/ the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories Ethical /ˈeTHəkəl/ relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong As a self-titled master storyteller, I’ve lightly touched on this topic for years.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly widely available, the need to ensure they’re used safely and ethically also becomes ever more urgent. These articles explore the ethical considerations AI technology raises for the sector and ways to address them. Here are some articles to help you get started.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2025

Tech can help expand your nonprofit's reach, but these tools carry ethical responsibilities. Here are some tips to ensure ethical marketing.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John Minchillo, AP Volunteers with Razom for Ukraine, a New York-based nonprofit, pack firefighting and medical donations for shipment to Ukraine.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 30, 2023

By Alex Daniels Desilu Photography Grant makers are hiring historians and taking other steps to learn whether their founders harmed people or the environment to get rich and then deciding how best to make up for what has caused the problems of today.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Without intentional, ethical oversight, the data and algorithms behind AI risk repeating patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and bias. Without intentional, ethical oversight, the data and algorithms behind AI risk repeating patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and bias.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Every profession likes to claim ethics are essential to its success. Fundraising ethics isn’t an option but a necessity. I think the best way to illuminate the day-to-day application of ethics in fundraising is to examine actual examples that arise among fundraisers, management, and donors. But integrity is squarely at the top.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Over that time, I have witnessed an increased emphasis on naming opportunities for buildings and a decreased emphasis on ethical practice in capital fundraising where naming gifts often serve as marketing or reputation enhancing vehicles for donors that overshadow sincere charitable intent. This idea may not be as exaggerated as it sounds.

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Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In 2022, the Smithsonian voluntarily returned 29 of the bronzes to Nigeria as a result of adopting a new ethical returns policy earlier that year. A lot of people do act ethically, but we don’t hear a lot about that,” she notes, highlighting how people’s moral understanding of this situation is leading to more successful repatriations.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2021

So much bad behavior happens on social media that it may be impossible to believe that there are any ethics involved. As we know, two of the biggest hallmarks of successful fundraising are trust and transparency with your donors.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

MARCH 29, 2024

An authentically, compassionately, and respectfully told story has the ability to mobilize action like no statistic or […] The post Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Interview Your Beneficiaries for Stories & Appeals appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. That is the power of storytelling.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 10, 2023

There are plenty of ways to ethically reward hard-working fundraisers — the Association of Fundraising Professionals, for example, endorses bonuses delivered as flat… By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2023

This framework is the first of its kind and is tailored to address the ethical considerations and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the fundraising profession. Fundraising.AI announced the launch of its "Framework Toward Responsible AI for Fundraising."

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Reasons employers should employ older workers are their experience, both professionally and personally, reliability with a strong work ethic, and cost-effectiveness. Unfortunately, employers overlook valuable applicants because of age.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 29, 2024

Plus, private equity titan Michael Kim gives Haverford College $25 million for an ethics institute, and Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8 million to address the youth mental health crisis. The gift launches the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 29, 2024

Plus, William & Mary lands $100 million for climate-related marine research, and the Brennan Center for Justice receives $30 million to back term limits, ethics rules, and other changes to the U.S. The STARS College Network, a nonprofit started by Byron and Tina Trott, supports students from small towns and rural areas. Supreme Court.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2024

We’ll discuss best practices for the responsible and ethical use of AI as well as specific examples of generative AI in action within nonprofits. Join us as we explore ways generative AI can be used in the nonprofit sector, including automating processes, improving efficiency, and generating new content and ideas.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2022

Propeller, the digital platform that brings social activism, charitable efforts, and impactful marketing campaigns together in an unprecedented and profitable way, is on track to have a successful 2022. The company is now offering the opportunity to support its continued growth via Wefunder.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 27, 2021

This week we have ethical fundraising, email workflows, year-end stories, Space Jam and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Julia Campbell has a conversation with Suhailah Waheed on How to Ensure Ethical Fundraising at Your Nonprofit. September 23: Getting People to Click: How to Write (Ethically!) Register Now.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Researchers and students will delve into the challenges, opportunities, and ethical implications the technology presents. By Maria Di Mento University of Virginia Darden School of Business Kathleen and David LaCross Plus, University of Kansas athletics received $25 million, and Cornell landed $10 million for research on precision nutrition.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But as nonprofits consider how to incorporate AI into their work, many look to expertise from tech sector, expecting tools and implementation advice as well as ethical guidance. When mission-driven nonprofits partner exclusively with tech firms, they risk prioritizing efficiency and data over impact, ethics, and the community's needs.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Join us to be equipped with knowledge and tools to harness the potential of AI through ethical and responsible fundraising practices.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2023

Making sure the most valuable events get the attention they need, revitalizing or eliminating those not so successful, and considering ethics in storytelling were a few of the topics discussed at a recent Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

Dive into ethical AI adoption, everyday AI use cases, and popular AI tools for nonprofits and how to use them. This guide will pull back the curtain to AI for nonprofits, sharing everything you need to know about incorporating it into your organization.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Voice of Witness Ethical Storytelling Principles As oral historians, Voice of Witness always centers the storyteller and refers to them as narrators rather than interviewees or interview subjects. .” It’s an excellent frame of mind. It also includes a section on being intentionally representative.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s not just from an ethical or budgetary perspective that people don’t want to be paying excessively.” It starts with just literally understanding that it’s not just from an ethical or budgetary perspective that people don’t want to be paying excessively,” Williams said.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Decision-Making A study in the Journal of Business Ethics found that individuals high in mindfulness are more likely to act ethically, value upholding ethical standards, and use a principled approach to ethical decision-making.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

She also spoke about ethical guidelines of AI use. There is a board committee looking at ethical frameworks of AI use. The key is getting information in the many clinical guidelines the organization has developed with its partners into physicians hands.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Ethics Medical Technology 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Plus, the University of Northern Iowa got $25 million for business-ethics education programs, a couple who emigrated from Ukraine are giving $17 million to advance treatment for a rare type of blood cancer, and three other nonprofits received major gifts.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Ethically gathering reliable, consistent, and accurate data costs money, but its the only way to achieve an ecosystem in which most of the world can reap the benefits of emerging technology. Today, a major component of that infrastructure asymmetry is simply a lack of the volume and types of data required to make AI work.

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Ann Green

JULY 30, 2024

Use ethical and organized data collection methods. However, you’ll need to consider the ethics of collecting this information. The three main ethics to keep in mind are consent, confidentiality, and communication. To enhance donor relations, NXUnite recommends conducting thorough research to learn as much as you can.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2025

Ethical Oversight & Nuance AI lacks ethical reasoning and could unintentionally generate misleading or insensitive messaging. Building Genuine Relationships Donor relationships are built on trust and connection, which AI cannot replicate.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2022

Hatch has developed a platform for nonprofit organizations that leverages ethical AI to enrich donor data and predict individuals’ giving with funding from prominent investors.

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