Navigating Nonprofit Success in the Age of AI

As AI and data-driven decision-making reshape the philanthropic landscape, the core principles of strong fundraising remain unchanged. In this ICON Insights Session Spotlight, Greg Hagin, MBA, and Ashutosh Nandeshwar, Ph.D. of CCS Fundraising, share research-backed strategies to help nonprofits leverage technology for deeper donor engagement, smarter planning, and long-term growth. Get a preview of their AFP ICON 2026 session and discover how to use AI as a strategic tool—no matter your organization’s size or technical capacity—to drive meaningful, sustainable impact. To learn more, register for AFP ICON, taking place April 26-28 in San Diego, CA.

Want to learn more about the AI sessions available at AFP ICON? Check out the rest of the Fundraiser's Guide to AI ICON Insights Series for more micro-learning videos about AI. 

• AI Won’t Fix Your Bias: A Framework for Building AI Equity in the Nonprofit Sector
• From First Gift to Forever: Using AI to Cultivate New Major Donors
• Mission + Machine: Using AI to Maximize Your Fundraising and Team Potential
• Leveraging AI to Revolutionize Nonprofit Direct Mail Campaigns