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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping philanthropy, and legacy giving is no exception. This session will explore how AI can help non-profits strengthen relationships with legacy donors while saving time on everyday fundraising tasks. Designed with fundraisers of all experience levels in mind, this webinar will provide practical insights you can begin applying right away. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to confidently integrate AI into their legacy giving strategies and broader fundraising plan.

This event will be an in-person webinar to include lunch and networking opportunities beforehand. 

Patrick Schmitt is co-CEO of FreeWill, which he and fellow FreeWill co-CEO Jenny Xia founded at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business in 2016. FreeWill’s charitable giving platform makes it easier for nonprofit fundraising teams to unlock transformational gifts, and to date has generated over $12.7 billion in new gift commitments for thousands of nonprofit organizations. Patrick hosts FreeWill’s popular webinar series, educating thousands of nonprofit fundraising professionals each month about planned and non-cash giving strategies.

Before FreeWill, Patrick was the Head of Innovation at Change.org, where he helped grow the organization to 100 million users in four years. Prior to that, he ran email marketing for President Obama and served as Campaign Director for MoveOn.org