Episode 83 - Smarter Fundraising, Deeper Impact with Gabe Cooper

About this episode

Gabe Cooper discusses responsive fundraising and the impact of AI on nonprofit engagement.

This episode features Gabe Cooper, CEO and founder of Virtuous Software. Starting the conversation, Gabe shares his journey, explaining how his background in the nonprofit sector inspired him to build Virtuous with a mission to make giving more personal and meaningful. He explores the idea of "responsive fundraising," a model that uses data to create deeper, more human connections with donors rather than simply storing information. As the conversation unfolds, Gabe discusses how this concept evolved and how it is transforming nonprofit engagement. He also explains the challenges nonprofits face in adopting AI, emphasizing curiosity, experimentation, and ethical responsibility. The episode closes with practical advice for nonprofit leaders and an optimistic view of how technology can empower generosity and drive meaningful impact. HIGHLIGHTS [03:28] Nathan's Journey with Virtuous [05:41] The Evolution of Responsive Fundraising [13:42] The Future of Responsive Fundraising and AI [18:01] Impact of AI on Fundraising and Generosity [26:01] Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting AI [31:38] Virtuous's Multi-Product Strategy and AI Leadership [34:41] Practical Advice for Nonprofit…

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Hosts: Nathan Chappell, Scott Rosenkrans

Guest: Gabe Cooper

Topics covered

• responsive fundraising
• nonprofit engagement
• AI in fundraising
• data-driven giving
• ethical responsibility
• technology and generosity

Keywords

• fundraising
• nonprofit
• AI
• data
• generosity
• technology
• impact
• ethical responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Virtuous Software, LinkedIn, virtuous.org

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