# Summit to focus on responsible use of AI in fundraising

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2023/08/07/summit-to-focus-on-responsible-use-of-ai-in-fundraising/
- Published: 2023-08-07T15:01:30+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Fundraising.AI is to host a summit on the responsible use of AI in charity and
nonprofit fundraising.**

The free event in October is designed to “equip the fundraising ecosystem with tools
to uphold ethical and responsible AI practices”.

The inaugural [Fundraising.AI Global Summit](https://fundraising.ai/summit/) takes
place on 23 and 24 October, and will be virtual. With over 30 confirmed speakers
it will cover a range of topics, from AI governance to deep learning and cloud computing,
generative AI, change management and automation.

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The summit will consist of two tracks, according to Mallory Erickson, creator of
the Power Partners Formula™ and host of What the Fundraising, who is serving as 
the Summit’s facilitator and emcee.

She said that the two tracks would feature “sessions tailored to both nonprofit 
fundraising practitioners and the platforms/providers serving them”. It will bring
together researchers, technologists, and nonprofit professionals.

The event has been created by fundraising and nonprofit professionals who had been
aware that, while notable strides had been made in advancing responsible AI in the
private sector, there was as yet no comprehensive guide on the issues that applied
specifically to fundraising.

The event has attracted the attention and support of a wide range of sponsors, including
Accordant, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits, Barlele, Blackbaud, Bloomerang,
Changing Our World, DonorPerfect, DonorSearch, GivingTuesday, Grenzebach Glier and
Associates, Microsoft, Momentum, and Salesforce.

## Fundraising.AI

The [Fundraising.AI](https://fundraising.ai) network was established in 2020. Its
mission is “through collaborative learning, research and best practice sharing” 
to “ensure that AI is utilised ethically and effectively to advance charitable missions”.

![Quote about FundraisingAI. ""The use of Al in fundraising is a game-changer with
great promise but also poses key challenges. For the nonprofit sector to thrive,
we must leverage its benefits while simultaneously mitigating risks. Fostering an
increase in giving depends on widely adopting a Responsible Al Framework for Fundraising-
one that prioritizes trust, transparency, and equity." By Mallory Erickson Creator
of the Power Partners Formula™ and Host of What the Fundraising"](https://wfay6x.
infiniteuploads.cloud/2023/08/mallory-ai-quote-2023.png)

Mallory Erickson on the need for the Responsible AI Framework for Fundraising

Last week it [announced its Framework Toward Responsible AI for Fundraising](https://fundraising.co.uk/2023/07/27/framework-launched-to-promote-ethical-ai-practices-in-fundraising/).
Over the past year, more than 90 thought leaders and subject-matter experts had 
contributed hundreds of hours to the creation of this document. It represents the
first set of guidelines for individuals and organisations looking to integrate AI
practices responsibly into their fundraising efforts.

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 * **[AI in fundraising: focus](https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/06/17/ai-in-fundraising-focus/)(
   17 June 2021)
 * **[The smart nonprofit: staying human-centred in an automated world](https://fundraising.co.uk/books/the-smart-nonprofit-staying-human-centered-in-an-automated-world/)(
   book)**