Framework launched to promote ethical AI practices in fundraising
The initial Blueprint for Accountable AI in the realm of fundraising has been released by Fundraising.AI, a cooperative effort within the fundraising and nonprofit domain. The collective seeks to advocate for ethical utilization of Artificial Intelligence in the nonprofit fundraising sector.
The structure has been customized by a variety of not-for-profit experts "to tackle the moral considerations and conscientious utilization of artificial intelligence in the fundraising field".
Established in 2020, Fundraising.AI is an initiative driven by its members. Throughout the previous year, a collective of more than 90 influential thinkers and specialists in various fields have dedicated countless hours in developing the Framework. It was a shared understanding among them that guaranteeing the responsible utilization of the potent artificial intelligence tools already available to fundraisers is of utmost importance.
The Structure puts a strong focus on long-lasting fundraising, and the Fundraising.AI project itself is not biased towards any brand and stands on its own. It is widely acknowledged that charities' adoption of artificial intelligence must protect the valuable trust that the public has earned for the nonprofit industry.
Building Ethical AI For Successful Fundraising
The Framework has been created in accordance with established international AI principles and exemplary methods for non-profit organizations.
This platform is specifically created to assist professionals working in nonprofit organizations, social welfare groups, consulting companies, and technology firms. It aims to provide these individuals with a detailed guide to effectively and ethically utilize AI for fundraising purposes.
It presents 10 principles to establish and steer ethical AI for fundraising methodologies.
Nathan Chappell, one of the founders of Fundraising.AI and a collaborator in writing The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges, highlighted the importance of maintaining confidence in light of groundbreaking advancements in technology. He stated:
Creating an accountable AI structure for fundraising that safeguards and emphasizes trust is the most crucial mission for today's nonprofit organizations. This framework successfully addresses a key deficiency in the nonprofit sector by offering fundraisers, consulting companies, and technology providers explicit benchmarks and values for responsibly utilizing AI technology.
Fundraising.AI extends an invitation to experts, corporations, and individuals involved in the not-for-profit industry to delve into the Framework and become part of the initiative promoting the prudent utilization of AI in the fundraising domain. Chappell elaborates:
Fundraising.AI endeavors to promote the ethical and efficient utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to propel charitable missions, emphasizing the importance of collaborative learning, research, and the sharing of best practices.
The team encourages people to express their backing for the Framework. By publicly supporting it, individuals, companies, and programmers exhibit their dedication to advancing Responsible AI methods that are fundamental to nurturing a flourishing philanthropic industry.
You have the option of becoming part of the community of 1,750 individuals who follow Fundraising.AI on LinkedIn.
The collective will be organizing the Fundraising.AI Global Summit on October 23rd-24th, 2023. ????
The online gathering will serve as a platform for individuals from non-profit and profit-oriented sectors to explore in-depth the impact of AI on fundraising. There is no fee for participation and sign-ups are currently available.
The conference will address moral dilemmas and explore openness, responsibility, confidentiality, protection, and adherence to laws in the employment of artificial intelligence. The main purpose of this is to "guarantee that when nonprofits embrace AI, they do it in a way that honors their fundamental principles".
The blog section is spiced up with the revelation of 30 individuals who will take the stage as speakers. This invigorating event will showcase not just one but two distinct tracks, catering to both practitioners and providers.
"Our goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of Responsible AI in the fundraising industry, with specialized sections for AI implementation and examining the implications of unethical AI practices."
Howard Lake is the editor who provides advice for UK Fundraising. He established the website in 1994 and managed to sell it in 2022. As the head of Giving X Ltd, he is currently investigating ways to increase charitable giving on a grand scale. Additionally, he is the creator of Fundraising Camp and helped establish GoodJobs.
