Griff Bohm on the AI Empowered Fundraiser Show

The Intersection of AI and the Human Touch in Major Gift Relationships

October 04, 2024•2 min read

The Intersection of AI and the Human Touch in Major Gift Relationships

Aired Thursday, October 10, 2024

We're digging into the nuanced meaning of the "human touch" in major gift fundraising—what it looks like in practice, how we sustain it, and the unique outcomes it drives. We'll examine whether AI can fulfill parts of this role effectively, without losing the essence that makes donor interactions powerful. We'll discuss whether AI can enhance fundraising success by protecting fundraisers from compassion fatigue.

Anne Murphy and Griff Bohm, Co-founder and Head of Growth at Momentum, will explore these questions in this episode of the AI Empowered Fundraiser Show.

We’ll discuss the balance between genuine human empathy and thoughtful, personalized engagement driven by AI. How much AI is just the right amount?

Why Attend?

What do we mean by "human touch" in fundraising?
What role can AI play in empathetic relationships?
Consider how to balance AI-driven tools with genuine human interaction.
Learn how AI can help make fundraisers' work more sustainable and impactful.

About Our Guest

Griff Bohm is the Co-founder and Head of Growth at Momentum. As a behavioral psychologist, his research focused on financial decision-making and philanthropy, combining academic expertise with real-world fundraising success. Griff has led major capital campaigns for international nonprofits and served as Executive Editor of BikeLife magazine, the third-largest cycling publication in the U.S. When he's not working with nonprofits, you’ll often find him out cycling.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 10th

Time: 11am PDT / 2pm EDT

Location: LinkedIn Live and YouTube

Hosted by: Anne Murphy and Don Wackerly of Empowered Fundraiser Consulting and Coaching, www.empoweredfundraiser.com

This event is perfect for anyone pondering how AI will impact philanthropy. We’ll be drawing insights from recent studies and articles—there's been an overwhelming amount of information, and we’re here to help make sense of it. This discussion moves beyond the usual talking points and provides a more textured look into where AI might genuinely add value and where we need to protect genuine human interaction at all costs.

Anne Murphy

Known as a highly effective fundraiser and marketer, authentic leader, and advocate for positive change, Anne Murphy brings 25 years of leadership in nonprofit and higher education advancement to her work. Her expertise spans: ▶️ Raising hundreds of millions of dollars for STEM education and research ▶️ Leading multiple $1B+ comprehensive fundraising campaigns ▶️ Implementing responsible AI applications in the nonprofit sector ▶️ Training over 3,000 nonprofit professionals in responsible AI. Anne's thought leadership includes: ▶️ Advisory role on The Framework Toward Responsible AI in Fundraising ▶️ Host of the AI Empowered Fundraiser Show videocast on LinkedIn and YouTube ▶️ Collaborations with OpenAI and international fundraising consultancies ▶️ Founder of #SheLeadsAI, a global initiative promoting women's leadership in AI. As consultants, Anne and her team address critical needs in professional development, strategic fundraising, and AI integration for nonprofits and educational institutions. In her coaching practice, Anne empowers accomplished fundraisers and executives to elevate their impact through leadership in the AI era.

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