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Opening Keynote Speaker: Jamais Cascio

Thriving in a Chaotic Future

Futurist Jamais Cascio will help AFP frame the future, so we can be more future-ready and more able to make our preferred futures possible. Jamais will introduce the BANI Future: Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible—and he will show us how to flip it positive by being Bendable, Attentive, Neuorflexible, and Interconnected. The future will be increasingly chaotic, but we can thrive if we frame the future accurately and spark better possibilities.

 

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Closing Keynote: The Connections that Sustain Our Work

Four succinct yet powerful messages from thought-leaders on:

  • Relational Leadership (Tiffany Quivers, EdM)
  • Generosity (Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP)
  • Personal Relationships and Advocacy (Ben Mohler, M.A., CFRE, ACFRE)
  • Gratitude (Lynne M. Wester)
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Meena Das, M.S., MCA

CEO
Namaste Data
Meena Das

Meena Das is the founder and CEO of Namaste Data, a consulting firm advancing data equity and ethical AI in the nonprofit sector. With 17 years of experience across tech and philanthropy, she has worked with global nonprofits on inclusive data collection, AI readiness, and community-centered evaluation. Her work has been featured by the Stanford Review, AFP magazine and more . She holds multiple Masters in data science. A sought-after speaker, Meena brings deep expertise in designing human-centric data strategies and is known for translating complex AI and data topics into actionable, equity-driven practices.

Session(s)

Applied
April 28 10:00am–11:00am

From Fear to Abundance: How Fundraisers Are Actually Using AI—And Why It Matters (Presented by Bloomerang)

Education track

Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism
Introductory/Foundational
April 27 8:30am–9:30am

AI Won’t Fix Your Bias: A Framework for Building AI Equity in the Nonprofit Sector

Education track

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