The authors

Two perspectives. One practical guide.

Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans combine nonprofit leadership, fundraising, technology, and AI experience to help organizations move forward responsibly.

Nathan Chappell · MBA, MNA, CFRE

Generosity, innovation, and the future of social impact

Nathan is an author, speaker, and artificial intelligence inventor recognized globally for his work at the intersection of AI and generosity. He has led AI initiatives for many of the largest nonprofits in the United States, founded Fundraising.AI to promote responsible and beneficial AI in the social sector, and co-hosts the Fundraising.AI Podcast, recognized among the world’s top nonprofit technology podcasts.

With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor whose work has appeared in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, and other leading outlets. His award-winning earlier book, The Generosity Crisis, was hailed as “required reading” by NonProfit PRO.

Nathan Chappell.
Scott Rosenkrans.

Scott Rosenkrans · MS

Turning technology into practical nonprofit capability

Scott is a data science leader and a leading voice on the use of artificial intelligence for nonprofits. He has built and implemented machine-learning models that support fundraising success for organizations of many sizes. A founding member of Fundraising.AI and co-host of the Fundraising.AI Podcast, he advocates for responsible and beneficial AI.

With more than 15 years of nonprofit experience, Scott is known for connecting complex technology with the human-centered missions of nonprofit organizations. His work has earned recognition from Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards.

In their words

A human-centered view of AI

Five principles for keeping human judgment, connection, and mission at the center of responsible AI.

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“AI is not the enemy of human connection. It’s the tool that can help us reclaim it.”

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“Burnout isn’t a staffing problem. It’s a systems problem.”

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“Technology is only as ethical as its hands that use it.”

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“AI doesn’t make work disappear. It makes space for the work that matters.”

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“The best fundraising isn’t about money—it’s about relationships. AI makes them stronger.”

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A 30-minute introduction to the book’s practical framework for responsible AI adoption.

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