Missions to Movements
Missions to Movements
Dana Snyder
Leading AI Adoption From the Top with World Vision Germany's CEO Christoph Hilligen
22 minutes Posted Jun 3, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Predictive Fundraising Cold Open
Live From The Microsoft Summit
Why AI Is An NGO Imperative
CEO Led Change That Actually Moves
Shipping An Emergency Appeal In Hours
Predicting Churn To Protect Monthly Giving
Making The Financial Case To Boards
Final Thoughts And Listener Ask
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This is the first time in 18 years that Christoph Hilligen sees a possibility to radically change the way NGOs operate. As the CEO of World Vision Germany, he’s already using AI to launch emergency appeals in HOURS and build personalized donor journeys. One of the most fascinating examples? His team uses predictive models to flag which donors may be at risk of canceling, so they can step in earlier and build stronger relationships. AI is definitely no longer optional, and the nonprofits who m...