NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

The nonprofit industry is at an inflection point. Nonprofit fundraisers are already using AI tools, but leaders are searching for the right path forward. According to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn, the use of generative AI has nearly doubled in the last six months alone and 75% of respondents said they use AI tools to help them save time, focus on building relationships rather than administrative tasks, and enjoy their work more.

Many nonprofits lack clear guidance on AI usage meaning the organization misses out on the opportunity to implement AI at scale and the usage of free, open-data model AI tools opens the organization up to data security problems.

This free webinar is essential learning for every nonprofit employee, regardless of title. We’ll preview some of the ways organizations are incorporating AI tools into the software they already use. SylogistMission’s staff will help you to:

1. Understand the power of AI tools for nonprofits
2. Preview real-world applications to increase transparency & demonstrate impact
3. Learn about the magic of natural language

Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour)

Our Global Summit

Transforming Markets for Sustainability: A Conversation with John Elkington

Join Impact Entrepreneur for an in-depth conversation with sustainability pioneer John Elkington as we explore his latest insights on transforming markets to embrace sustainability. Drawing from his recent article, “Why Markets are Sustainability’s Next Giant Leap,” and his new book, “Tickling Sharks: How We Sold Business on Sustainability,” this Deep Dive offers IE members and readers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the luminary behind the term “triple bottom line”. Discuss the pivotal role of systemic change and innovative financial strategies in achieving environmental, social, and economic objectives. This interactive session invites all participants

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET

Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.

Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.

This year, Climate Week NYC is being held from September 22-29, 2024. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.

Solve Challenge Finals is an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in service of a better world. This event, hosted annually in New York City, unveils Solve’s latest cohort of innovators and their solutions to our Global Challenges. Investors and philanthropists gather to meet the innovators who join from all over the world, hear them pitch their solutions, and watch them win funding from a $1 million prize pool to catalyze scale. Amidst leaders gathering for the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, Solve Challenge Finals is progress in action.

What you can look forward to

Outside of reveling in the buzz of NYC during the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, these are just a few reasons to join us:

1. Meeting the 2024 Solver Class in person! All of our newly selected innovators for this year’s cohort will travel from around the world to meet at Solve Challenge Finals. This is the kickoff to their nine-month support program with Solve and an opportunity for them to get to know us, each other, and YOU!
2. Listening to the Solver pitches. Each year we leave Solve Challenge Finals feeling hopeful for the future after hearing so many world-changing ideas from these innovators dedicated to change.
3. Watching prize reveals! There’s nothing quite like seeing the look on someone’s face when they find out they are a prize recipient! A pool of over $1 million is available for eligible solutions.

Join us for inspiring fireside chats, interactive workshops, and deep-dive clinics at our hybrid Summit. Together, we’ll explore, ‘How can businesses build partnerships that are fit for the future?’ Our goal is to create a renewed vision for business action on poverty, inequality, and climate change.