
The Emperor's New Operating System
The nonprofit sector has learned to describe AI fluently. That is exactly the problem.
Resources
Articles, podcasts, interviews, and videos for leaders thinking deeply about generosity, AI, trust, and social impact.
Latest writing
Essays on generosity, responsible AI, and the future of the nonprofit sector.

The nonprofit sector has learned to describe AI fluently. That is exactly the problem.

The greatest threat to generosity is not distrust. It is the shrug.

What my grandfather understood about apathy, and what it has to do with the energy behind every AI prompt

A thoughtful response to Nan Ransohoff’s important piece on AI, wealth and the future of philanthropy

What the economic theory of competition, the Industrial Revolution, and the tool open on your screen reveal about the sector that had the antidote all along.

Why the next decade will reward the thing AI cannot make.

What we lose when the fundraiser isn’t there.

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Fundraising.AI is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of philanthropy.
Through expert insights and real-world applications, the podcast covers innovative AI-driven strategies that enhance fundraising impact.
Selected appearances
Research, interviews, and appearances from organizations following the future of generosity and AI.
Episode 6 — An AI framework for nonprofits, featuring Nathan on Fundraising.AI.
Harnessing cutting-edge technology in philanthropic action — a panel presentation from Hong Kong.
Donor perceptions of AI: implications for the future of charitable giving.
How can tech make an impact on the nonprofit sphere?
The state of giving in the United States — a national conversation on generosity.
Understanding our donors and inspiring generosity through Responsible AI, with Nathan Chappell.
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An engaging collection of keynotes, interviews, and discussions featuring Nathan at the intersection of AI, philanthropy, and radical connection.

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Nathan shares current research, observations, and practical questions through LinkedIn and Substack.