Winning the competition for connection: Learn how big data and emerging technology will determine the fate of the nonprofit sector. My guest today is Sterrin Bird, Senior Director, Nonprofit Industry Advisor, Salesforce. Sterrin is a nationally recognized leader in the nonprofit community, with nearly three decades spent working with some of the most prestigious organizations in the country, including UCSF Medicine, Duke Medicine, American Red Cross, United Way and the March of Dimes. She was a Chief Development Officer for 30 years In addition she founded her own consulting practice in 2010. Sterrin partners with organizations to ensure they can access the affordable creative support and counsel necessary to scale their operations — and their impact. She’s conducted more than two-dozen capital campaigns throughout the United States with combined fundraising goals in excess of $5.5 billion. In 2020, she joined Salesforce as a Nonprofit Industry Expert.In this episode, Sterrin and I discuss: Why AI is not going to replace us (most of us!)Trends in the AI space that nonprofits need to knowHow nonprofits can use this technology to save time and do better workPitfalls and challenges in using this new technology for good The future of tech in the sector and how nonprofits can get ready for the next waveHow we can use predictive and generative AIAbout Sterrin BirdSterrin is a nationally recognized leader in the nonprofit community, with nearly three decades spent working with some of the most prestigious organizations in the country, including UCSF Medicine, Duke Medicine, American Red Cross, United Way and the March of Dimes. In addition she founded her own consulting practice in 2010. Sterrin partners with organizations to ensure they can access the affordable creative support and counsel necessary to scale their operations — and their impact. She’s conducted more than two-dozen capital campaigns throughout the United States with combined fundraising goals in excess of $5.5 billion. In 2020, she joined Salesforce as a Nonprofit Industry Expert.Connect with Sterrin on LinkedInOther resources:Building a Data Management StrategyDonor-Centric Fundraising GuideNonprofit Trends Reporthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sterrin-bird-cfre-aab3545/https://sterrinbird.com/#homeTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts