One City One Book: The Worlds I See

Presentation: Connect with Technology: AI-Powered Fundraising for Nonprofits

Wednesday, 11/19/2025
1:00 - 2:30
Virtual Library

United States

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Explore how artificial intelligence can support mission-driven nonprofits in securing sustainable funding. This session will introduce practical tools, highlight current trends in nonprofit fund development and share ways to integrate AI authentically and ethically into your work.

Participants will:

  • Discover the benefits and limitations of emerging fundraising tools
  • Gain insights into trends shaping the future of nonprofit fundraising
  • Learn pathways to align AI with your mission and values

Justin Steele is a fractional Chief Impact Officer and strategic advisor who helps mission-driven organizations align purpose with sustainable funding. He began his career at Bain & Company and The Bridgespan Group and later held executive roles at Year Up, a nonprofit focused on youth development and job training. A nonprofit founder and social innovator, Justin brings a founder’s perspective to achieving lasting impact. He holds an engineering degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA/MPA from Harvard.

This program is hosted in partnership with the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

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Justin Steele – Website | Justin Steele – LinkedIn  

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One City One Book

Events and workshops curated around SFPL’s One City One Book selection. One City One Book: San Francisco Reads is a citywide literary event that encourages members of the San Francisco community to read the same book at the same time. For more information, see sfpl.org/onecityonebook.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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