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I keep watching some of the brightest, most conscientious, and values-driven people I know turn away from AI entirely.
Honestly, it breaks my heart. Not because…
The role and representation of women in this generative AI moment has been on my mind for quite a while. I remember feeling so refreshed that an early Microsoft for Nonprofits webinar was all women with a range of visible diversity. Since then, I’ve worked to…
The pace of policy development in nonprofits is lagging far behind the pace of interest in the use and potential of generative AI tools, and that’s a big problem. For a sector focused on mission-driven work, filled with employees and stakeholders who want to ensure these tools are leveraged for good and in line with their ethics, the lack of guardrails is…
Using AI Podcasts for Impact Reports to Meet Stakeholders Where They Are
Every evaluation professional knows the sinking feeling: you've just delivered a meticulously researched 50-page report, and you can already see it heading for the digital graveyard of unread PDFs. This isn't failure on anyone's part; it's just the reality of how humans process information in our overwhelmed, distracted world. We've got a…
Exploring AI-generated Audio for Data Communication
Testing new tools with real data and real programs can be nerve-wracking, but I wanted to understand NotebookLM's practical applications for evaluation work. I started safe and simple, using my own published paper on leadership as a lever for social change. The AI hosts created an engaging conversation that made my academic writing more accessible, though naturally less comprehensive.
Five Ways to Use AI Podcasts for Nonprofit Communications
After experimenting with AI audio tools, I've identified five specific ways nonprofits can use these technologies to better reach their stakeholders. From board engagement to staff training, the applications are more practical than you might think.
