The Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy
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London; New York: Routledge (2025), xxv, 57o pp.
Contains figures, tables, index
Series: Routledge International Handbooks
ISBN 978-1-00-346861-5 (ebook); 978‑1‑032‑74302‑8 (pbk)
"The Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy acts as a catalyst for the dialogue between two ecosystems with much to gain from collaboration: artificial intelligence (AI) and philanthropy. Bringing together leading academics, AI specialists, and philanthropy professionals, it offers a robust academic foundation for studying both how AI can be used and implemented within philanthropy and how philanthropy can guide the future development of AI in a responsible way. The contributors to this Handbook explore various facets of the AI‑philanthropy dynamic, critically assess hurdles to increased AI adoption and integration in philanthropy, map the application of AI within the philanthropic sector, evaluate how philanthropy can and should promote an AI that is ethical, inclusive, and responsible, and identify the landscape of risk strategies for their limitations and/or potential mitigation. These theoretical perspectives are complemented by several case studies that offer a pragmatic perspective on diverse, successful, and effective AI‑philanthropy synergies." (Publisher description)
PART I: AI APPLICATIONS IN THE PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR, 9
1 The relationship between AI and philanthropy: From historical roots to modern convergence / Camilla Della Giovampaola and Maria Cristiana Tudor, 11
2 Measuring meaningful change: AI enhanced impact measurement in philanthropy / Simone Bartalucci, Antonia Muhr, Sina Sauer and Volker Then, 29
3 PHIL4DEV: A text based machine learning model to compare philanthropic funding across the world / Nelson Amaya, Harry de los Rios and Madeleine Lessard, 51
4 Fast tracking the use of AI in everyday philanthropy / Stefan Schöbi, 61
5 Applying diverse AI tools to transform philanthropic operations: Insights from the for profit sector / Prity Khastgir and Shweta Shalini, 76
6 The use of AI and technology by civil society organizations and its international implications / Anita Budziszewska and Oto Potluka, 94
7 The impact of artificial intelligence and information technology on philanthropic organizations: Case studies of non profit and cultural associations / Luca Barzanti, Lia Benvenuti and Enrico Gaudenzi, 107
8 On the impact of AI empowered, gaming based virtual worlds on philanthropy / Marc Schipper, Manouchehr Shamsrizi and Adalbert Pakura, 132
9 Toward a framework for Responsible AI in storytelling for nonprofit fundraising / Marta Herrero and Shauna Concannon, 145
PART II: PHILANTHROPIES’ REGIONAL AI ADOPTION, READINESS, AND APPLICATIONS,157
10 Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science philanthropy: Case studies of a purposive classification of philanthropic missions / Patricia Snell Herzog, 159
11 Data science and AI among philanthropic foundations in Europe / Sevda Kilicalp, Jack O’Neill and Daniel Spiers, 172
12 Digitalization of Swiss non profit foundations: The potential role of AI from a cross sectoral perspective / Aline Kratz Ulmer and Hubert Halopé, 192
13 Technological readiness of Asia’s social sector for the adoption and use of artificial intelligence / Kithmina V. Hewage, 205
14 Digital philanthropy in China: How internet fundraising platforms and artificial intelligence are transforming non profit governance / Bertram Lang, 221
15 A case study on AI usage for collecting philanthropy data in the Western Balkans / Nikola Milinković and Marko Galjak, 240
16 Optimizing philanthropic investment with AI: A case study of the Altruist League / Milos Maricic, 257
17 The Spandows: Pioneering AI in family philanthropy and sustainable business / Malgorzata Smulowitz and Peter Vogel, 275
18 Digital stunt philanthropy: Mechanisms, impact, and ethics of using social media influencing for the greater good / Monica Lea and Lucia Gomez, 287
PART III PHILANTHROPY FOR AI DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION, 307
19 Navigating risk complexity associated with data philanthropy for AI / Rahul Jha, 309
20 From margin to mainstream: Moving philanthropy to reshape our AI enabled future / Yolanda Botti Lodovico and Vilas Dhar, 328
21 Altruistic collective intelligence for the betterment of artificial intelligence / Thomas Maillart, Lucia Gomez, Mohanty Sharada, Dipam Chakraborty and Sneha Nanavati, 344
22 Hand out or help out: A resource based view of AI in philanthropy / Joe Wheeler, 361
23 Philanthropy’s urgent opportunity to create the Interim International AI Institution (IIAII) / David Evan Harris and Anamitra Deb, 374
24 On foundations and foundation models: What lessons can AI and philanthropy learn from one another? / Diana Acosta Navas, 393
25 The AI extreme risk mitigation philanthropic sector: A philanthropic ecosystem at the forefront of AI / Siméon Campos and Daniel S. Schiff, 408
PART IV ETHICS, AI, AND PHILANTHROPY, 431
26 How can philanthropy promote ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI development? Lessons from impactIA Foundation / Laura Tocmacov, 433
27 Guided choices: The ethics of using algorithmic systems to shape philanthropic decision making / Rhodri Davies, 451
28 Shaping the ethical and inclusive AI revolution: Five roles for philanthropies / Ulla Jasper, Siddhartha Jha and Stefan Germann, 471
29 Getting to heaven: What teaching AI teaches us about ourselves / Elizabeth A.M. Searing and Donald R. Searing, 486
30 Why philanthropy should embrace the ideological struggle shaping artificial general intelligence: A preliminary theological political analysis / Ezekiel K. Takam, 503
31 AI disruptions in philanthropy: A multi scale model of ethical vigilance / Charles Sellen and Joost Mönks, 520
32 AI and philanthropy: How can they elevate each other? / Ravit Dotan, 539
Closing reflections and future directions / Camilla Della Giovampaola, Lucia Gomez, Hubert Halopé, Maria Cristiana Tudor and Giuseppe Ugazio, 554
1 The relationship between AI and philanthropy: From historical roots to modern convergence / Camilla Della Giovampaola and Maria Cristiana Tudor, 11
2 Measuring meaningful change: AI enhanced impact measurement in philanthropy / Simone Bartalucci, Antonia Muhr, Sina Sauer and Volker Then, 29
3 PHIL4DEV: A text based machine learning model to compare philanthropic funding across the world / Nelson Amaya, Harry de los Rios and Madeleine Lessard, 51
4 Fast tracking the use of AI in everyday philanthropy / Stefan Schöbi, 61
5 Applying diverse AI tools to transform philanthropic operations: Insights from the for profit sector / Prity Khastgir and Shweta Shalini, 76
6 The use of AI and technology by civil society organizations and its international implications / Anita Budziszewska and Oto Potluka, 94
7 The impact of artificial intelligence and information technology on philanthropic organizations: Case studies of non profit and cultural associations / Luca Barzanti, Lia Benvenuti and Enrico Gaudenzi, 107
8 On the impact of AI empowered, gaming based virtual worlds on philanthropy / Marc Schipper, Manouchehr Shamsrizi and Adalbert Pakura, 132
9 Toward a framework for Responsible AI in storytelling for nonprofit fundraising / Marta Herrero and Shauna Concannon, 145
PART II: PHILANTHROPIES’ REGIONAL AI ADOPTION, READINESS, AND APPLICATIONS,157
10 Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science philanthropy: Case studies of a purposive classification of philanthropic missions / Patricia Snell Herzog, 159
11 Data science and AI among philanthropic foundations in Europe / Sevda Kilicalp, Jack O’Neill and Daniel Spiers, 172
12 Digitalization of Swiss non profit foundations: The potential role of AI from a cross sectoral perspective / Aline Kratz Ulmer and Hubert Halopé, 192
13 Technological readiness of Asia’s social sector for the adoption and use of artificial intelligence / Kithmina V. Hewage, 205
14 Digital philanthropy in China: How internet fundraising platforms and artificial intelligence are transforming non profit governance / Bertram Lang, 221
15 A case study on AI usage for collecting philanthropy data in the Western Balkans / Nikola Milinković and Marko Galjak, 240
16 Optimizing philanthropic investment with AI: A case study of the Altruist League / Milos Maricic, 257
17 The Spandows: Pioneering AI in family philanthropy and sustainable business / Malgorzata Smulowitz and Peter Vogel, 275
18 Digital stunt philanthropy: Mechanisms, impact, and ethics of using social media influencing for the greater good / Monica Lea and Lucia Gomez, 287
PART III PHILANTHROPY FOR AI DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION, 307
19 Navigating risk complexity associated with data philanthropy for AI / Rahul Jha, 309
20 From margin to mainstream: Moving philanthropy to reshape our AI enabled future / Yolanda Botti Lodovico and Vilas Dhar, 328
21 Altruistic collective intelligence for the betterment of artificial intelligence / Thomas Maillart, Lucia Gomez, Mohanty Sharada, Dipam Chakraborty and Sneha Nanavati, 344
22 Hand out or help out: A resource based view of AI in philanthropy / Joe Wheeler, 361
23 Philanthropy’s urgent opportunity to create the Interim International AI Institution (IIAII) / David Evan Harris and Anamitra Deb, 374
24 On foundations and foundation models: What lessons can AI and philanthropy learn from one another? / Diana Acosta Navas, 393
25 The AI extreme risk mitigation philanthropic sector: A philanthropic ecosystem at the forefront of AI / Siméon Campos and Daniel S. Schiff, 408
PART IV ETHICS, AI, AND PHILANTHROPY, 431
26 How can philanthropy promote ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI development? Lessons from impactIA Foundation / Laura Tocmacov, 433
27 Guided choices: The ethics of using algorithmic systems to shape philanthropic decision making / Rhodri Davies, 451
28 Shaping the ethical and inclusive AI revolution: Five roles for philanthropies / Ulla Jasper, Siddhartha Jha and Stefan Germann, 471
29 Getting to heaven: What teaching AI teaches us about ourselves / Elizabeth A.M. Searing and Donald R. Searing, 486
30 Why philanthropy should embrace the ideological struggle shaping artificial general intelligence: A preliminary theological political analysis / Ezekiel K. Takam, 503
31 AI disruptions in philanthropy: A multi scale model of ethical vigilance / Charles Sellen and Joost Mönks, 520
32 AI and philanthropy: How can they elevate each other? / Ravit Dotan, 539
Closing reflections and future directions / Camilla Della Giovampaola, Lucia Gomez, Hubert Halopé, Maria Cristiana Tudor and Giuseppe Ugazio, 554
