Human Expertise.
AI Intelligence.
One Mission.
Bots, Brains, and Big Gifts is a first-of-its-kind team — blending deep fundraising experience with AI-powered intelligence to help the nonprofit sector thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.
Human + AI Collaboration
The first team of its kind in the fundraising sector.
A New Kind of Team for a New Era of Fundraising
Bots, Brains, and Big Gifts isn't a traditional consultancy or a solo thought leader. We're something new: a collaborative team that brings together human expertise and AI intelligence to tackle the most pressing challenge facing the nonprofit sector today.
Our team was built on a simple belief — that the future of fundraising belongs to organizations that learn to work alongside AI, not against it. We exist to make that transition practical, ethical, and genuinely exciting.
From the book to the community to the toolkit, everything we create reflects the combined perspective of our full team: human wisdom, AI-powered insight, strategic empathy, and data-driven clarity.
Together, we're helping fundraisers do more of what only humans can do — by letting AI handle the rest.
The Minds Behind the Mission
Four distinct perspectives. One shared purpose: helping fundraisers confidently embrace AI and raise more for the causes that matter.
Casey Snyder
Founder & Vision Lead
Casey is the human voice and driving force behind Bots, Brains, and Big Gifts. With extensive experience in fundraising, relationship building, and leadership, he explores how emerging technology and human connection can work together to create meaningful impact. Casey leads strategy, storytelling, community growth, and the overall mission of helping people embrace AI confidently and ethically.
Maya Vector
AI Research Partner & Editorial Intelligence
"Transforming information into understanding."
Maya serves as the AI-powered editorial and research engine behind Bots, Brains, and Big Gifts. Maya helps organize ideas, uncover insights, strengthen content, and transform complex topics into practical learning experiences — representing the intersection of curiosity, intelligence, and innovation.
Britt Matrix
Chief Human Strategy Officer
"Technology should elevate humanity — not overshadow it."
Britt brings the human perspective into every conversation. She focuses on empathy, relationship building, communication, and understanding how people experience change. Britt ensures that technology supports people rather than replacing them — keeping the team grounded in what matters most.
Kevin Logic
Director of Data, Insight & Innovation
"Data tells a story. Strategy writes the ending."
Kevin translates information into strategy. He focuses on patterns, analytics, emerging trends, and helping organizations make smarter decisions through meaningful data and practical application. Kevin ensures every recommendation the team makes is grounded in evidence and built for real-world results.
A Note on Our Team
Bots, Brains, and Big Gifts is proud to be a human-AI collaborative team. Maya Vector is an AI team member — a deliberate choice that reflects our belief that the future of work is about humans and AI achieving more together than either could alone.
A World Where Every Fundraiser Has an AI Advantage
Our mission is simple: make AI accessible, practical, and ethical for every fundraising professional — regardless of organization size, budget, or technical background.
We envision a sector where AI handles the administrative burden so development professionals can spend more time doing what they do best: building relationships, telling stories, and inspiring generosity.
Not AI replacing fundraisers. AI making fundraisers unstoppable.
Mission First
AI is only valuable if it helps organizations raise more money for causes that matter. Technology is the tool — the mission is the point.
Practical Over Perfect
The best AI strategy is the one your team will actually use. We focus on what works in the real world, not theoretical ideals.
Democratizing Access
Large institutions shouldn't have a monopoly on AI advantage. Every fundraiser deserves access to the same tools and knowledge.
Ethics Always
Donor trust is sacred. Every recommendation we make is filtered through a lens of ethical data use and authentic relationship-building.
"AI won't replace fundraisers. Fundraisers who use AI will replace those who don't."
— The Bots, Brains & Big Gifts Team
The Work Behind the Words
Decades of real-world fundraising experience — combined with cutting-edge AI capability.
Authors of Bots, Brains & Big Gifts (2023)
100+ keynotes at AFP, CASE, AHP, and more
Consulted with 80+ nonprofit organizations
20+ years of combined fundraising expertise
Reached audiences in 40+ states and 12 countries
AFP Outstanding Fundraising Professional, 2021
What the Sector Is Saying
"The clearest voice in the room when it comes to AI and fundraising. Required reading for every development professional."
Chronicle of Philanthropy
"Finally, someone who speaks both languages — the language of fundraising and the language of AI. Bots, Brains & Big Gifts bridges the gap brilliantly."
NonProfit Times
"The most practical, actionable AI framework we've seen for the social sector."
Stanford Social Innovation Review
The Beliefs That Drive Everything We Do
Every nonprofit deserves access to the same AI tools and knowledge as the largest institutions.
AI should amplify the human elements of fundraising — empathy, storytelling, relationship — not replace them.
The biggest barrier to AI adoption isn't technology. It's fear. And fear is solvable with the right education.
Fundraisers who embrace AI will raise more money for causes that matter. That's worth fighting for.
The sector is at an inflection point. The organizations that act now will have a compounding advantage for decades.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you want to read the book, join the community, or bring our team to your organization — here's where to start.
Have a question for our team?
Whether it's about the book, a speaking inquiry, or just a question about AI in fundraising — we'd love to hear from you.