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The AI Canvas

Applied Data Science Partners

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"The AI Canvas" delves into the remarkable potential of generative AI, and how it is impacting businesses and the arts in profound ways. Immerse yourself in enlightening fireside chats, captivating case studies, and revolutionary ideas as we unveil how AI is transforming industries, optimising operations, and redefining the creative realm with limitless possibilities.
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Project Geospatial

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Project Geospatial is a non-profit media organization committed to growth, innovation and collaboration among academic, commercial and government partners in the geospatial industry. We believe a revolution is coming in geospatial technology – big data is democratizing, satellites are shrinking, and the science of where has never been more important to the health and future of our planet. We provide a leading voice in geospatial industry trends, insights and cross-industry applications to he ...
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A hype-free zone to discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to real-world use cases in business, government, nonprofits, and other types of organizations. Calibrated to business executives who want to know, "What does AI mean for my industry and my company," it keeps the emphasis on value creation and actionable strategies. The Applied AI Podcast is produced by Talbot West, a leading digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement ...
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Missions to Movements is the nonprofit marketing and fundraising podcast that helps you grow recurring donors, scale monthly giving programs, and build digital campaigns that convert. Hosted by Dana Snyder—speaker, strategist, and founder of Positive Equation—this show is packed with actionable nonprofit growth strategies, social media tips, and fundraising best practices. Each week, you’ll hear how organizations are increasing donor retention, building thought leadership, and using digital ...
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How can a 10X mindset replace incremental goals with focused, brave action that scales monthly giving and clarifies what to stop doing? • 10X mindset versus incremental growth • letting go of low-leverage work • applying bold goals to monthly giving growth • risk reframed as focus and resource questions Resources Mentioned: Join the Sustainer Slack…
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If you've ever wrestled with the tension between being donor-centered and community-centered in your fundraising, today's episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. The incredible Tammy Zonker, founder of Fundraising Transformed, has helped raise more than $1 billion over her career, including facilitating a single $27 million dollar gift! We div…
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After an electrifying GivingTuesday, I’m here to share three BIG behind the scenes announcements that will directly support your recurring revenue goals and monthly giving programs in 2026: First, I’m thrilled to announce that my Sustainers Slack community is now 100% free! It has become one of the most generous, collaborative, and energizing space…
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Most organizations rush straight from GivingTuesday into metrics, wrap-ups, and end-of-year planning, but if you do, you’re missing the most valuable moment of all: the DAY AFTER, when donors are still inspired and emotionally connected to the gift they just made. In this replay of my most downloaded episode ever, you’ll hear the super simple, text…
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Fewer than five of charity: water’s donors wrote a check during a 75,000-piece direct mail test, yet direct mail STILL lifted revenue by 1.5-2%! Behavioral science expert and DonorVoice founder Kevin Schulman is here to talk about why traditional direct mail metrics fall short, why your “non-check-writers” may be your biggest missed opportunity, an…
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When your mission depends on people not just caring, but acting, the right data and technology infrastructure is so important. I am thrilled to welcome Emma Bloomberg, Founder and CEO of Murmuration, a nonprofit civic tech organization equipping grassroots groups with the tools to engage communities more efficiently, track progress, and build lasti…
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Send us a text Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra interviews Clarion AI CEO Bennett Borden on ensemble AI approaches. Bennett Borden served eight years as a CIA data scientist identifying patterns in digital trails, he went to Georgetown Law and specialized in automated decision systems. Now as CEO of Clarion AI, he runs the only law firm that operates as…
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Would you believe me if I told you that emotional intelligence can transform donor relationships and drive sustainable fundraising growth? Bill Crouch is the visionary leader of BrightDot and the author of Start with Heart: The Secret Power of Emotions to Catalyze Fundraising Results. And according to Bill, there is REAL data to prove why resilienc…
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Send us a text While people fear wholesale workforce replacement, the actual transformation is far more complex and ultimately more optimistic for organizations willing to adapt strategically. This episode cuts through the hype to examine three distinct zones of AI capability. First, tasks where AI excels at things humans never could do well, like …
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What does it take to triple a nonprofit’s operating budget, raise $3.3 million for a capital campaign, complete a $10 million dollar facility renovation, AND expand to three campuses, all in just six years? Hope Pavich, Executive Director of Care for Friends, joins me to share how she did exactly that. In this episode, you’ll hear how Hope’s team i…
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Send us a text Two major ideas are shaping the next era of artificial intelligence: agentic AI and neurosymbolic AI. Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra and Lucidity Sciences CEO Dr. Alexandra Pasi bring together their complementary perspectives. They unpack the confusion surrounding the term “agentic.” The most common misuses fall into three categories. 1…
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If you and your team are constantly juggling WAY too many priorities with not enough support, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Vicki Burkhart is the powerhouse founder and CEO of The More Than Giving Co., a virtual, fractional staffing firm that has served over 230 nonprofit clients and counting! There is a growing “crisis of capacity…
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Send us a text Large language models have captured headlines, but they represent only a fraction of what AI can accomplish. Talbot West co-founders Jacob Andra and Stephen Karafiath explore the fundamental limitations of LLMs and why neurosymbolic AI offers a more robust path forward for enterprise applications. LLMs sometimes display remarkable co…
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At just 23 years old, Maddie Ward became Chief Operating Officer of End Overdose, a nonprofit that’s trained over 500,000 people to identify and respond to opioid overdoses. What began as a grassroots effort at UCLA has since EXPLODED into a powerful, youth-driven network spanning 70+ cities, fueled by data, creativity, and pure heart. Maddie offer…
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We explore the power of nurture campaigns as a critical strategy before launching year-end appeals. Sharing personal stories and gratitude before making asks creates deeper connections with donors and significantly improves engagement metrics. • Previous bonus episodes covered LinkedIn thought leadership, making monthly giving the centerpiece of ev…
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What does recurring giving look like through a CFO’s eyes, vs. relying on grants and one-time gifts? It isn’t just good for cash flow – it’s the foundation for smarter, calmer leadership. Fractional CFO Stephen Newland is here to make the financial case for monthly giving. With over 15 years of experience guiding nonprofits, startups, and Fortune 5…
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Send us a text Most enterprise AI projects fail because companies hold back their data. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars training models on sanitized datasets, afraid to expose sensitive information. They get generic answers that create no competitive advantage. In this episode, Scott Peiffer from i4Ops cuts through the AI hype to addres…
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Holiday gift guides present a powerful opportunity for nonprofits to position their monthly giving programs and symbolic gifts as meaningful alternatives to traditional presents. With millions of people searching for gifts that create lasting impact, now is the perfect time to pitch your nonprofit's offerings to publications, local outlets, and inf…
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Ready to transform your mission into something monumental? Promise yourself the tools to shake up nonprofit marketing and fundraising as you join me, Dana Snyder, on a journey from the heart of the nonprofit sector to the dynamic world of corporate agencies. This episode of the Missions to Movements podcast isn’t just about playing it safe—it’s abo…
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The Values in Action Award from Home Agency is opening the door for organizations to transform their storytelling and digital presence in a big way, and ONE lucky nonprofit will win $100,000 in marketing services! Marivi Bryant spent nearly 25 years of her life leading campaigns for major brands like JetBlue, New Balance, The NASCAR Foundation, and…
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Transform your fundraising events from one-time giving opportunities into sustainable revenue generators by making monthly giving a centerpiece rather than an afterthought. We share practical strategies to create signature moments that convert event attendees into loyal monthly supporters while maximizing the long-term impact of your gatherings. • …
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Send us a text Dr. Alexandra Pasi (Lucidity Sciences) joins Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra to explore why conflating AI with large language models creates blind spots in enterprise technology strategy. With 15 years in machine learning, Dr. Pasi brings mathematical rigor to practical AI deployment. Key discussion topics Jacob identifies the linguistic…
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Did you know that only 11–12% of visitors who click “Donate” actually complete their gift? That conversion gap represents a massive missed opportunity for nonprofits, and Scott Cross, sales leader at iDonate, has the data and tools to help you capture more donor intent – especially on mobile. Scott breaks down how simple A/B tests, mobile-friendly …
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LinkedIn represents an untapped goldmine for nonprofit leaders seeking to grow recurring giving, with 80% of its billion-plus members wanting to give back. People are watching your content even when they don't engage, building relationships that can turn into donations, speaking opportunities, and partnerships when the time is right. • Block 2-3 ho…
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From just 17 monthly donors in 2009 to nearly 400 today, the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has built a creative and effective recurring giving program that has raised over $1 million dollars. In this episode, we’re chatting with Shanda Chroust-Masin, Development and Communications Director at CAT, to learn how their “Meow Team” has become an incredibly l…
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Send us a text Jason duPont, COO of NEXA Mortgage, reveals how AI transforms mortgage operations from 54-minute loan processing to autonomous underwriting systems. NEXA processes $10 billion annually through 3,300 loan officers and targets $15 billion using agentic AI partnerships. This episode demonstrates practical AI implementation beyond chatbo…
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Imagine your monthly giving program is so successful that it sparks 65% growth in new recurring gifts and sustains investor loyalty for over two decades. In this episode, Andrea Arkow and Ashley Schenk from The Hunger Project have cracked the code and are here to walk through their nine-month rebrand and the strategy behind their award-winning mont…
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Send us a text Rick Meekins achieves 4-6x productivity gains using ChatGPT and automation tools in precisely the ways Talbot West recommends to enterprise clients: low-risk, high-reward applications that deliver immediate ROI without exposing sensitive data. Rick uploads podcast transcripts to ChatGPT, not proprietary business data. He generates so…
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When Roots Ethiopia first attempted to build a monthly giving program, it was cumbersome and collapsing under its own weight. Fast forward to today? That SAME program has transformed into a fundraising powerhouse with 93% donor retention, 34% of all donors giving monthly, and over $134K in annual recurring revenue. Meghan Walsh, founder and board c…
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Send us a text Jacob Andra, podcast host and CEO of Talbot West, interviews Bill McCalpin, investment banker and chair of The Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors. Bill McCalpin reveals why companies with identical revenue and profits sell for vastly different prices: one for $2 million, another for $12 million. The difference comes down to …
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Send us a text Kevin Williams, founder and CEO of Ascend Labs AI, joins Jacob Andra, CEO of Talbot West, to discuss the reality of enterprise AI adoption. Despite the hype, most companies still aren't implementing AI effectively. Kevin breaks down the four pillars that drive real ROI: dev tools, product augmentation, workflow optimization, and stra…
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It is Black Philanthropy Month, and I couldn't think of a better conversation to spotlight this than with two incredible women behind the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, Dr. Leslie Farrington and Khadejah Stegall. When it comes to giving birth while Black in America, having advocacy skills can literally save lives. BCFSM’s ACTT framework of “a…
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Send us a text Jacob Andra sits down with Stephen Karafiath, technical co-founder of Talbot West, for a wide-ranging discussion on practical AI implementation in enterprise. They cut through the hype to address what actually matters: how businesses can achieve concrete efficiency gains through thoughtful AI deployment while avoiding common pitfalls…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Applied AI Podcast. We're all about practical results. Hosted by Jacob Andra, the CEO of Talbot West, The Applied AI Podcast focuses on value creation from AI. We also cover the pitfalls and concerns companies need to address when implementing AI. Talbot West is a digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement pa…
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Differentiation can transform both your brand AND your internal culture. For over 40 years, Barry LaBov has helped iconic companies like Harley-Davidson, Audi, and The Macallan uncover the magic that sets them apart - and now he’s bringing those lessons to the nonprofit sector. Barry walks us through his 5-step “brand re-engineering” process, which…
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What if your nonprofit could grow its impact by 5x, WITHOUT increasing staff or burning out your team? That’s exactly what Greg Harrell-Edge did during his tenure as Executive Director of CoachArt. And you’d never believe that a mindset shift ultimately led to their 37% year-over-year increase in impact, sustained over five years. Greg shares how a…
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Lisa Steven never imagined her journey as a teen mom would lead to founding an award-winning nonprofit that transforms the lives of thousands of young mothers. Yet that's exactly what happened. With over 28 years leading Hope House Colorado (which now operates with a $4.7M annual budget AND two debt-free buildings), Lisa reveals how saying “yes” to…
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88% of potential donors ABANDON donation forms mid-click! If you are driving traffic to your donation page only to watch donors disappear, you may have a conversion problem. But don’t worry - I’ll help you close the “conversion gap” and reimagine the donor experience. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 4 strategic donation page formats, when to…
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What happens when a 115-year-old organization decides to reimagine EVERYTHING, from brand to fundraising model – in the wake of a global pandemic? In this episode recorded live at SubSummit, I’m sitting down with keynote speaker Trovon Williams, SVP of Marketing & Comms at the NAACP, to unpack the organization's sweeping transformation. Trovon shar…
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The global disability market represents a staggering $18 trillion dollars in spending power. And in this powerful episode, Tiffany Yu, founder of Diversability, TEDx speaker, and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is sharing how she turned her own disability into a global movement for inclusion. After a car accident made her disabled and took her…
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Did you know that brainstorming with AI can increase your number of creative ideas by up to 60%? In this episode, I’m joined by social impact entrepreneur and AI thought leader Amy Neumann to talk about how AI can make nonprofit work more efficient, creative, and impactful. Amy shares SO MANY tactical examples of how nonprofits can integrate AI res…
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Redefining productivity (and actually slowing down) might be the KEY to preventing burnout in the nonprofit world. Author, coach, and leadership expert Kishshana Palmer is joining me to break down what it really takes to do less, better, especially during your busiest fundraising seasons. From her "RETHINK Method", which starts by challenging what …
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I'm sharing five website tweaks I've discovered while working with eight organizations through VIP intensives since March. These simple changes can transform your website into a catalyst for evergreen monthly giving growth, even during the summer fundraising slump. Book your VIP Intensive here. • Make your homepage message unmistakably clear - ensu…
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What if your next major donor or corporate partner is already in your LinkedIn inbox, and all you need is the right message to start the conversation? Carson Heady is someone who's truly mastered the art of showing up online with purpose. He's a five times best selling author, podcast host, and one of the most insightful voices on social leadership…
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Would you believe it if I told you that texting is now one of Boys Town’s TOP revenue generating channels? Text messaging isn’t just for appointment reminders. It’s becoming one of the fastest and most effective ways nonprofits can deepen donor relationships. In this episode, I’m talking to Jasonea Shockey, Director of Digital Marketing at Boys Tow…
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Katherine Lacefield is taking us behind the scenes of growing a monthly giving program from absolute zero to 2,000 committed donors in just FIVE years, all through grassroots efforts. You’ll hear exactly how Katherine and her team used face-to-face canvassing and phone fundraising (NOT flashy ad campaigns or pricey agency consultants!) to spark lon…
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This week, we are honoring Pride Month with a powerful conversation about storytelling, community, and the impact of showing up - not just for a moment, but month after month. At the center of this episode is Kate Anderson, Community Philanthropy Manager of Sustainers, who offers us an inside look at how The Trevor Project is building a movement of…
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Building resilient nonprofit teams has never been more crucial. Today I’m bringing you an enlightening conversation recorded LIVE at LinkedIn’s 2025 Nonprofit Talent Impact Summit in D.C. You’ll hear from Betsy DiMalanta from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Dr. Luisa Boyarski from Georgetown University's Center for Public and Nonprofit Lead…
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What happens when FIVE nonprofit leaders overcome their fear of asking for monthly donations? Transformation. Growth. Sustainability. Today’s episode is an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the final support call of my Monthly Giving Mastermind. The Campers, The Plenty, The Advocates, The Circle, and The Cultivators reflect on their launch journ…
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Monthly Giving Week is here! So how do you grow a recurring donor program from a trickle to over 5,200 committed supporters? In this powerful episode, Ashlyn Jones, the force behind Houston Food Bank’s “Faithful Friends” program, shares how the organization invested in a full-time sustainer role. AND, why having someone solely focused on nurturing …
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