October 16th: SIAN In-Person Happy Hour (San Francisco)
September 11th: Part 2 – AI for Nonprofits (Interactive Session)
Join us for Part 2 on AI! Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering the nonprofit space—but how can it be used in ways that actually strengthen mission, not compromise it? In this practical and thought-provoking session, Dr. Lydia returns to guide participants through realistic operational use cases for AI in nonprofit settings—from admin streamlining to service delivery support and strategic planning Read More
What’s On Your Mind? Let’s Network & Discuss! / August 14
We all need that time to catch-up with colleagues, discuss what’s on our minds & our clients’ minds. There is A LOT going on right now. Let’s meet, have breakouts and discuss! Thursday, August 14, 2025 12:00 PM 1:00 PMGoogle Calendar ICS Read More
Finding a Voice During Troubling Times: Nonprofits, Education, and Action
Considering recent federal budget cuts, threats to nonprofits, and general fears about the future of medical research and higher education, Fairlight reminds us that we are not voiceless, and we can do something. That something, for Fairlight Co-Founder Maya Tussing, was a meeting with Representative Susan DelBene of District 1 in Washington to consider the state of the country. They discussed the threat of the One Read More
When Uncertainty Meets Action: How Nonprofits Are Navigating Political Headwinds
What happens when mission-driven organizations face an uncertain policy landscape? The answer might surprise you. The room was buzzing with nervous energy on May 8th as the Social Impact Advisory Network (SIAN) convened its monthly meeting. Organized by Fairlight Advisors with advocacy expert and speaker, Brian Rawson, this wasn’t your typical networking event—it was a strategic war room where business and nonprofit Read More
Your Voice, Amplified: Why Podcasting Might Be Your Nonprofit’s Secret Weapon
What if I told you there’s a medium where one-third of listeners actually change their behavior based on what they hear? Welcome to the untapped potential of nonprofit podcasting. Picture this: 135 million Americans tune into podcasts every month—that’s more people than voted in the last presidential election. Yet most nonprofits are sitting on the sidelines of this audio revolution, watching for-profit brands Read More
Revolutionizing Nonprofit Work: The AI Advantage
From 2 Days to 4 Hours: How One Nonprofit Leader Secured $2.5 Million Using AI At Fairlight, we’re passionate about staying ahead of transformative trends that can empower nonprofits to achieve their missions more effectively. When our Social Impact Advisor Network (SIAN) gathered last month, we witnessed something remarkable: a nonprofit executive revealing how artificial intelligence helped her secure $2.5 million Read More
Inclusive Strategic Planning with Youth ALIVE!
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, October 2024 At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we wanted to learn more how strategic planning could be more inclusive. We invited panelists Dr. Renee Rubin Ross, Dr. Joseph Griffin, and Dr. Benisa Berry, to discuss how Youth ALIVE! built a bold, game-changing strategic plan for their nonprofit. The following panel presentation was edited for length and Read More
How to Use Data To Advance Fundraising
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, May 2024 At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group Meeting, we wanted to explore how to use data to advance fundraising. We invited moderator Solomon Belette, and panelists, Kelley McGeehan and Donalda Watson-Walkinshaw to discuss how data is used in philanthropic efforts. The following panel presentation was edited for length and clarity in printed format. Kelley Read More
