With a major election on the horizon, the temptation to leverage FEC data as a prospect researcher is strong. After all, individuals who give generously to political campaigns might also have the capacity to support our causes. However, the use of FEC data for charitable fundraising presents significant ethical and legal challenges.
For gift officers looking to streamline donor meetings, AI notetakers should be a no-brainer — right? The Apra Ethicist jots down a few notes of their own on the ethics and potential relationship impacts of using "listening" technologies.
While AI holds promise in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, it also raises significant concerns, particularly regarding donor privacy. In this open letter, the Apra Ethicist addresses AI uses and best practices in fundraising ethics.