Unlocking the Power of AI and Technology for Effective Fundraising
Members-Only Event Series
*This is the first in a series of high-profile and exclusive members-only programs.
Date: 06/23/23
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
FREE for AFP-NYC Chapter Members
Zoom Webinar
Free and Virtual Members-Only Experience: Unlocking the Power of AI and Technology for Effective Fundraising
A Fireside Chat with Dr. Amir Pasic, Dean, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, University of Indiana
Featuring a conversation with Brian Gawor, Vice President of Research at Ruffalo Noel Levitz and Yolanda Botti-Lodovico, Policy and Advocacy Lead at Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Seating is limited! Reserve your spot today!
Dr. Amir Pasic
Dean
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
University of Indiana
Amir Pasic is the Eugene R. Tempel Dean of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the world’s first school devoted to research and teaching about philanthropy.
Prior to joining the school, Pasic was vice president of international operations at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), a global professional association serving educational institutions and their advancement professionals.
Previously, Pasic was associate dean for development and strategic planning at the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) as well as executive director of its Foreign Policy Institute, where he continues to serve as a fellow.
Pasic served as deputy director of the world security project at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and was deputy vice president for advancement at The George Washington University. A former librarian at the Library of Congress, he began his career with faculty appointments at Brown University's Watson Institute.
Pasic earned his doctorate in political science at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Yale University.
Brian Gawor, CFRE
Vice President of Research
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Brian is a 25-year non-profit and higher education veteran who serves as Vice President for Research at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a platforms and people company assisting nearly 2,000 organizations annually to meet their engagement goals. Prior to coming to RNL, Brian was director of development for the College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University, and led annual giving efforts at Knox College. For the past 10 years, he's led actionable research for RNL, working with hundreds of institutions to transform their donor engagement. He volunteers and presents at CASE and AFP conferences regularly, and hosts RNL's broadcasts, national fundraising conference, and created the Fundraising Voices podcast. A dedicated "giving geek," Brian is committed to providing data-driven and action-oriented insights for fundraisers that help amplify the joy of giving for an inclusive and purposeful donor base. In his spare time, Brian advises venture philanthropy investors and writes about emerging trends in tech-enabled human endeavors for good.
Yolanda Botti-Lodovico
Policy and Advocacy Lead
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Yolanda Botti-Lodovico is the Policy and Advocacy Lead for the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, a 21st-century philanthropy advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and data solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. At PJMF, she works with the Office of the President to advocate for human-centered governance of AI and advance strategic recommendations for harnessing the potential of technology to solve global challenges. Prior to joining the foundation, Yolanda worked at the intersection of public health and biotech, as well as in refugee advocacy in the legal, public, and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and dual Bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Art History from Boston College.