Meet Nathan: Globally Recognized AI Expert and Philanthropy Pioneer
Nathan Chappell, a globally recognized AI expert and TEDx speaker, combines artificial intelligence with philanthropy to transform giving. As a best-selling author and AI inventor, he inspires diverse audiences, including corporations and nonprofits, with his innovative, human-centered approach.
Nathan C. Chappell,
MBA, MNA, CFRE
On a mission to reignite philanthropy through Responsible & Beneficial AI
As an AI inventor, best selling author, consultant and public speaker on the Intersection of AI + Generosity, Nathan is known for his ability to think like a futurist while leading with the heart of a humanist. He is a global authority on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. As a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor, he is recognized for his visionary work in shaping the future of philanthropy. His award-winning book, Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, has been praised as “required reading for our generation of nonprofit professionals” by NonProfit Pro.
With over two decades of nonprofit leadership and consulting experience, Nathan is a sought-after keynote speaker whose insights have been featured by NPR, Forbes, Fast Company, and The Chronicle of Philanthropy, among others. His dynamic speaking engagements and workshops have garnered acclaim from multinational corporations, grassroots organizations, and public institutions alike.
As Senior Vice President at DonorSearch AI, Nathan leads the development of transformative AI solutions that empower the nonprofit sector. In 2019, he founded Fundraising.AI, a global advocacy initiative promoting the Responsible and Beneficial use of AI, and launched the first open-source framework for nonprofits, now represented in over 140 countries. Nathan also co-hosts the Fundraising.AI Podcast, recognized as one of the world’s top nonprofit technology podcasts.
Nathan’s expertise is sought globally, as evidenced by his advisory roles with the OpenAI Users Forum, the AI for Good Foundation, the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), and the Forbes Technology Council.
Nathan holds an impressive suite of academic credentials, including a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from the University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from the University of Cambridge, and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT. He also holds a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
Through his groundbreaking work and thought leadership, Nathan continues to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and human connection.
“Nathan Chappell has an extraordinary talent for making technology meaningful and accessible. From the early days of AI, he has been at the forefront of responsible innovation. With the recent explosion of new models and tools, Nathan is the ideal guide for a world and industries that are shifting at an unprecedented pace.”
– Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer, GivingTuesday