Speaker: Nathan Chappell, Chief AI Officer, Virtuous
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Goodwill Office of Middle Tennessee, 937 Herman St. Nashville, TN, 37208
Cost: $25.00/Members, $15.00/Members W/O Lunch, $35.00/Guests
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Curiosity Code: Building a Culture of Curiosity to Thrive in the AI Era
In a time of rapid technological change, the most successful nonprofit professionals won’t be the ones with all the answers—but the ones who ask the best questions. Curiosity is the key to innovation, adaptability, and meaningful impact, yet too often, organizations prioritize efficiency over exploration. As artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work, the ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, and seek new possibilities will determine who thrives in this new era.
In this engaging and thought-provoking keynote, Nathan Chappell, one of the world’s leading experts on AI and philanthropy, explores how nonprofit professionals at every level can unlock the power of curiosity to drive innovation and deepen their mission impact. Attendees will discover:
How a Culture of Curiosity leads to better decision-making, stronger donor relationships, and more resilient organizations.
The science behind curiosity and why it fuels engagement, creativity, and personal growth.
The role of AI as a curiosity amplifier—and how to ensure it enhances, rather than replaces, human ingenuity.
Practical strategies to cultivate curiosity in your daily work—whether you're engaging donors, crafting campaigns, or leading teams.
This keynote is for anyone working in the nonprofit sector who wants to embrace curiosity as a superpower—one that drives innovation, strengthens connections, and ensures that AI serves humanity, not the other way around.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about how curiosity can transform your career, your organization, and the future of philanthropy.
Nathan Chappell is a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor, recognized globally as an expert on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. Nathan serves as Chief AI Officer at Virtuous Software where he supports AI integration to help nonprofit organizations amplify mission at scale. In 2018, Nathan founded Fundraising.AI, the world’s largest global advocacy organization for Responsible and Beneficial AI in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, he is author of two books, Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good and the 2022 award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, which has been deemed “required reading for this generation of fundraisers”. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is a global keynote speaker and content contributor. His work has been featured in NPR, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Forbes, Fast Company and more. His podcast, Fundraising AI, is among the top nonprofit technology podcasts worldwide.
Nathan serves as an advisor for the OpenAI Users Forum, the AI for Good Foundation, the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), and the Forbes Technology Council.
He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge, a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy, is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) and holds a credential by IAPP as an AI Governance Professional (AIGP).
Speaker: Mridu Parikh, Founder of Life Is Organized
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
Cost: $25.00/Members, $15.00/Members W/O Lunch, $35.00/Guests
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Overwhelmed, Overstretched, and Over It!
Are you putting in hours and energy all day, yet still find yourself at 5 pmwondering, “What did I get done today?” You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world of shifting priorities and never-ending to-dos, staying on top of it all can feel impossible. Mridu understands the demands on your time and doing more with less. In this motivational talk, you’ll gain practical tools to:
Avoid common distractions and finally beat procrastination
Stay laser-focused on what actually matters most
Crush your goals—not just at work, but in every area of life
Mridu Parikh is The Stress Squasher. As a Productivity Coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Life Is Organized, she has spent over 3,000 hours on stage and in coaching sessions helping high-achieving leaders master their focus, energy, and time. She is the author of the bestseller Accomplish It and host of the Productivity on Purpose podcast with more than 200 episodes.
Mridu lives in Nashville with her two boys, one husband, and a very photogenic puppy named Koko.
