WP_Query Object ( [query] => Array ( [name] => ai-shape-grassroots-advocacy [post_type] => resources [resource-type] => blog ) [query_vars] => Array ( [name] => ai-shape-grassroots-advocacy [post_type] => resources [resource-type] => blog [error] => [m] => [p] => 0 [post_parent] => [subpost] => [subpost_id] => [attachment] => [attachment_id] => 0 [pagename] => [page_id] => 0 [second] => [minute] => [hour] => [day] => 0 [monthnum] => 0 [year] => 0 [w] => 0 [category_name] => [tag] => [cat] => [tag_id] => [author] => [author_name] => [feed] => [tb] => [paged] => 0 [meta_key] => [meta_value] => [preview] => [s] => [sentence] => [title] => [fields] => [menu_order] => [embed] => [category__in] => Array ( ) [category__not_in] => Array ( ) [category__and] => Array ( ) [post__in] => Array ( ) [post__not_in] => Array ( ) [post_name__in] => Array ( ) [tag__in] => Array ( ) [tag__not_in] => Array ( ) [tag__and] => Array ( ) [tag_slug__in] => Array ( ) [tag_slug__and] => Array ( ) [post_parent__in] => Array ( ) [post_parent__not_in] => Array ( ) [author__in] => Array ( ) [author__not_in] => Array ( ) [search_columns] => Array ( ) [ignore_sticky_posts] => [suppress_filters] => [cache_results] => 1 [update_post_term_cache] => 1 [update_menu_item_cache] => [lazy_load_term_meta] => 1 [update_post_meta_cache] => 1 [posts_per_page] => 10 [nopaging] => [comments_per_page] => 50 [no_found_rows] => [order] => DESC ) [tax_query] => [meta_query] => WP_Meta_Query Object ( [queries] => Array ( ) [relation] => [meta_table] => [meta_id_column] => [primary_table] => [primary_id_column] => [table_aliases:protected] => Array ( ) [clauses:protected] => Array ( ) [has_or_relation:protected] => ) [date_query] => [queried_object] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 12108 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2024-02-28 14:52:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-02-28 14:52:17 [post_content] => Grassroots organizers are no strangers when it comes to new technology. Online petitions have garnered millions of signatures. Social media has changed the way organizers promote events. Text messaging has led to rapid-response advocacy at scale. Virtual fly-ins reimagined advocacy during COVID-19. And it's clear that artificial intelligence is the next frontier of advocacy. Rapidly evolving AI technologies are transforming grassroots advocacy and forward-thinking teams are leaning in by automating tasks and streamlining processes. These advancements mean grassroots organizers have more power than ever before. Here are four areas where artificial intelligence will affect advocacy (and three areas to be cautious of).

1. Personalized Messaging

AI content creation for grassroots teams will be most prevalent in two areas: messages to advocates and messages to public officials.

Messages to Advocates

AI will help send personalized messages to advocates that speak to their unique concerns and motivations. This level of personalization maximizes the chances of connecting on an emotional level. For example, grassroots organizers could segment their advocates by actions — like if they have previously engaged or live in a specific district — and personalize messages to those segments. AI will also help organizers and advocates fine-tune their messaging by suggesting alternate subject lines or calls to action. We predict AI targeting and customization will replace today's generic mass outreach tactics. This change will boost volunteer recruitment, increase activism, and drive more impact.

Messages to Public Officials

One of the most powerful applications of AI in grassroots advocacy will be generating tailored messages for public officials. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, AI can analyze a target's history, policy priorities, and other data to craft hundreds of message variations explicitly designed for them. For example, an AI tool may determine that Senator X is likely to be swayed by messages focused on job creation and economic growth. It can then generate content highlighting how a particular policy or legislative action would stimulate the economy and create local jobs in their district. The messaging would look very different if crafted for Representative Y, who prioritizes health care and education instead. With Quorum Grassroots, organizers can draft messages for up to six different audience segments. From there, Quorum’s AI can generate 50 variations of each message — resulting in 300 unique message variations. This level of personalization is incredibly difficult to achieve manually. But Quorum Grassroots allows grassroots teams to scale their outreach to new levels. To top it off, AI systems learn over time and improve their strategies based on real-world results.

2. Automated Policy Research

AI will enable more powerful policy identification, research, and analysis. Leading advocacy organizations will soon use AI to analyze legislation, track policy, and uncover trends and data. Unlike humans, AI can rapidly process thousands of laws, amendments, bills, and regulations. This will allow organizers to instantly understand the implications of policy actions and how they relate to their cause. Furthermore, AI text analysis will eventually provide insights into the sentiment of lawmaker statements, which empowers advocates to tailor their messaging and counter-arguments effectively. In short, AI policy research will enable organizers to be proactive rather than play catch up.

3. Streamlined Workflows for Grassroots Organizers

This may seem counter-intuitive, but we believe AI will increase human interactions by streamlining workflows. For example, grassroots organizing involves many labor-intensive tasks. Organizers spend countless hours building campaigns, managing volunteers, scheduling events, tracking engagement, and more. These responsibilities divert attention from high-level strategy and messaging. AI tools will simplify grassroots workflows using automation. Features like advocate coordination, campaign promotion, and reporting will streamline previously manual processes. The result? Organizers spend less time on routine work and more time on the human aspects of grassroots engagement. For example, an AI assistant can select the best volunteer for an in-person meeting based on their experience. Meeting scheduling bots can find optimal times that work for all participants. Automated social media managers can handle posting event details and monitoring engagement. AI systems can reduce formulaic tasks and enable organizers to focus on the core mission of grassroots advocacy. Instead of digging through a database, you could spend more time with advocates, develop more persuasive messaging, and implement more impactful engagement strategies.

4. Improved Data Processing

AI systems can process unprecedented amounts of data. This capacity will allow advocacy organizations to gain invaluable advocate insights. For example, AI can analyze your advocate database, create rich user profiles, and predict which supporters will most likely act on different campaigns. AI can also help identify key influencers and community leaders who can amplify your group's message. AI-driven data processing can also provide real-time insights into the effectiveness of advocacy efforts. This allows organizations to quickly adapt their strategies and allocate resources more efficiently.

Potential Negative Impacts of AI on Grassroots Advocacy

While the future of grassroots technology is bright, there are always bad actors. Here are a few areas we are keeping an eye on.

Identity Spoofing

Shady operators could attempt to spoof supporter identities and falsify advocacy efforts. Fortunately, AI can also help in this arena. AI tools can analyze unusual patterns that may indicate spoofing. AI may also be able to determine if a supposed advocate is who they claim to be based on their digital footprint.

Content Spamming

As mentioned, AI content creation will be invaluable for grassroots teams. However, the ease of producing content can also lead to spam. Spammers and bots can quickly disseminate large volumes of disingenuous content. Similar to spoofing, we may be able to look to AI tools to detect and filter out spam. At Quorum, we believe advocates should personally review every message before sending it.

Privacy Concerns

AI algorithms rely on user data to deliver personalized messaging and experiences. However, collecting and analyzing data may infringe on privacy rights. Organizers should be transparent about their data practices and allow users to opt-out. Quorum does not use customer data such as notes, issues, stances, or anything else entered into the platform in our AI models. Artificial intelligence will revolutionize grassroots organizing. By streamlining workflows, enhancing data processing, generating optimized messaging, and facilitating policy research, AI empowers advocates to maximize their impact. While AI unlocks exciting possibilities, advocates should remain mindful of potential concerns. However, with conscientious use, AI can significantly bolster grassroots efforts. To reiterate a previous point, technology will never replace human connection. And we believe AI can increase the human element of grassroots advocacy. [post_title] => 4 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Shape Grassroots Advocacy [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => ai-shape-grassroots-advocacy [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-02-28 14:57:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-28 14:57:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://marketing-staging.quorum.us/?post_type=resources&p=12108 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => resources [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [queried_object_id] => 12108 [request] => SELECT wp_posts.* FROM wp_posts WHERE 1=1 AND wp_posts.post_name = 'ai-shape-grassroots-advocacy' AND wp_posts.post_type = 'resources' ORDER BY wp_posts.post_date DESC [posts] => Array ( [0] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 12108 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2024-02-28 14:52:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-02-28 14:52:17 [post_content] => Grassroots organizers are no strangers when it comes to new technology. Online petitions have garnered millions of signatures. Social media has changed the way organizers promote events. Text messaging has led to rapid-response advocacy at scale. Virtual fly-ins reimagined advocacy during COVID-19. And it's clear that artificial intelligence is the next frontier of advocacy. Rapidly evolving AI technologies are transforming grassroots advocacy and forward-thinking teams are leaning in by automating tasks and streamlining processes. These advancements mean grassroots organizers have more power than ever before. Here are four areas where artificial intelligence will affect advocacy (and three areas to be cautious of).

1. Personalized Messaging

AI content creation for grassroots teams will be most prevalent in two areas: messages to advocates and messages to public officials.

Messages to Advocates

AI will help send personalized messages to advocates that speak to their unique concerns and motivations. This level of personalization maximizes the chances of connecting on an emotional level. For example, grassroots organizers could segment their advocates by actions — like if they have previously engaged or live in a specific district — and personalize messages to those segments. AI will also help organizers and advocates fine-tune their messaging by suggesting alternate subject lines or calls to action. We predict AI targeting and customization will replace today's generic mass outreach tactics. This change will boost volunteer recruitment, increase activism, and drive more impact.

Messages to Public Officials

One of the most powerful applications of AI in grassroots advocacy will be generating tailored messages for public officials. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, AI can analyze a target's history, policy priorities, and other data to craft hundreds of message variations explicitly designed for them. For example, an AI tool may determine that Senator X is likely to be swayed by messages focused on job creation and economic growth. It can then generate content highlighting how a particular policy or legislative action would stimulate the economy and create local jobs in their district. The messaging would look very different if crafted for Representative Y, who prioritizes health care and education instead. With Quorum Grassroots, organizers can draft messages for up to six different audience segments. From there, Quorum’s AI can generate 50 variations of each message — resulting in 300 unique message variations. This level of personalization is incredibly difficult to achieve manually. But Quorum Grassroots allows grassroots teams to scale their outreach to new levels. To top it off, AI systems learn over time and improve their strategies based on real-world results.

2. Automated Policy Research

AI will enable more powerful policy identification, research, and analysis. Leading advocacy organizations will soon use AI to analyze legislation, track policy, and uncover trends and data. Unlike humans, AI can rapidly process thousands of laws, amendments, bills, and regulations. This will allow organizers to instantly understand the implications of policy actions and how they relate to their cause. Furthermore, AI text analysis will eventually provide insights into the sentiment of lawmaker statements, which empowers advocates to tailor their messaging and counter-arguments effectively. In short, AI policy research will enable organizers to be proactive rather than play catch up.

3. Streamlined Workflows for Grassroots Organizers

This may seem counter-intuitive, but we believe AI will increase human interactions by streamlining workflows. For example, grassroots organizing involves many labor-intensive tasks. Organizers spend countless hours building campaigns, managing volunteers, scheduling events, tracking engagement, and more. These responsibilities divert attention from high-level strategy and messaging. AI tools will simplify grassroots workflows using automation. Features like advocate coordination, campaign promotion, and reporting will streamline previously manual processes. The result? Organizers spend less time on routine work and more time on the human aspects of grassroots engagement. For example, an AI assistant can select the best volunteer for an in-person meeting based on their experience. Meeting scheduling bots can find optimal times that work for all participants. Automated social media managers can handle posting event details and monitoring engagement. AI systems can reduce formulaic tasks and enable organizers to focus on the core mission of grassroots advocacy. Instead of digging through a database, you could spend more time with advocates, develop more persuasive messaging, and implement more impactful engagement strategies.

4. Improved Data Processing

AI systems can process unprecedented amounts of data. This capacity will allow advocacy organizations to gain invaluable advocate insights. For example, AI can analyze your advocate database, create rich user profiles, and predict which supporters will most likely act on different campaigns. AI can also help identify key influencers and community leaders who can amplify your group's message. AI-driven data processing can also provide real-time insights into the effectiveness of advocacy efforts. This allows organizations to quickly adapt their strategies and allocate resources more efficiently.

Potential Negative Impacts of AI on Grassroots Advocacy

While the future of grassroots technology is bright, there are always bad actors. Here are a few areas we are keeping an eye on.

Identity Spoofing

Shady operators could attempt to spoof supporter identities and falsify advocacy efforts. Fortunately, AI can also help in this arena. AI tools can analyze unusual patterns that may indicate spoofing. AI may also be able to determine if a supposed advocate is who they claim to be based on their digital footprint.

Content Spamming

As mentioned, AI content creation will be invaluable for grassroots teams. However, the ease of producing content can also lead to spam. Spammers and bots can quickly disseminate large volumes of disingenuous content. Similar to spoofing, we may be able to look to AI tools to detect and filter out spam. At Quorum, we believe advocates should personally review every message before sending it.

Privacy Concerns

AI algorithms rely on user data to deliver personalized messaging and experiences. However, collecting and analyzing data may infringe on privacy rights. Organizers should be transparent about their data practices and allow users to opt-out. Quorum does not use customer data such as notes, issues, stances, or anything else entered into the platform in our AI models. Artificial intelligence will revolutionize grassroots organizing. By streamlining workflows, enhancing data processing, generating optimized messaging, and facilitating policy research, AI empowers advocates to maximize their impact. While AI unlocks exciting possibilities, advocates should remain mindful of potential concerns. However, with conscientious use, AI can significantly bolster grassroots efforts. To reiterate a previous point, technology will never replace human connection. And we believe AI can increase the human element of grassroots advocacy. [post_title] => 4 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Shape Grassroots Advocacy [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => ai-shape-grassroots-advocacy [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-02-28 14:57:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-28 14:57:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://marketing-staging.quorum.us/?post_type=resources&p=12108 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => resources [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 1 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => 1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 12108 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2024-02-28 14:52:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-02-28 14:52:17 [post_content] => Grassroots organizers are no strangers when it comes to new technology. Online petitions have garnered millions of signatures. Social media has changed the way organizers promote events. Text messaging has led to rapid-response advocacy at scale. Virtual fly-ins reimagined advocacy during COVID-19. And it's clear that artificial intelligence is the next frontier of advocacy. Rapidly evolving AI technologies are transforming grassroots advocacy and forward-thinking teams are leaning in by automating tasks and streamlining processes. These advancements mean grassroots organizers have more power than ever before. Here are four areas where artificial intelligence will affect advocacy (and three areas to be cautious of).

1. Personalized Messaging

AI content creation for grassroots teams will be most prevalent in two areas: messages to advocates and messages to public officials.

Messages to Advocates

AI will help send personalized messages to advocates that speak to their unique concerns and motivations. This level of personalization maximizes the chances of connecting on an emotional level. For example, grassroots organizers could segment their advocates by actions — like if they have previously engaged or live in a specific district — and personalize messages to those segments. AI will also help organizers and advocates fine-tune their messaging by suggesting alternate subject lines or calls to action. We predict AI targeting and customization will replace today's generic mass outreach tactics. This change will boost volunteer recruitment, increase activism, and drive more impact.

Messages to Public Officials

One of the most powerful applications of AI in grassroots advocacy will be generating tailored messages for public officials. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, AI can analyze a target's history, policy priorities, and other data to craft hundreds of message variations explicitly designed for them. For example, an AI tool may determine that Senator X is likely to be swayed by messages focused on job creation and economic growth. It can then generate content highlighting how a particular policy or legislative action would stimulate the economy and create local jobs in their district. The messaging would look very different if crafted for Representative Y, who prioritizes health care and education instead. With Quorum Grassroots, organizers can draft messages for up to six different audience segments. From there, Quorum’s AI can generate 50 variations of each message — resulting in 300 unique message variations. This level of personalization is incredibly difficult to achieve manually. But Quorum Grassroots allows grassroots teams to scale their outreach to new levels. To top it off, AI systems learn over time and improve their strategies based on real-world results.

2. Automated Policy Research

AI will enable more powerful policy identification, research, and analysis. Leading advocacy organizations will soon use AI to analyze legislation, track policy, and uncover trends and data. Unlike humans, AI can rapidly process thousands of laws, amendments, bills, and regulations. This will allow organizers to instantly understand the implications of policy actions and how they relate to their cause. Furthermore, AI text analysis will eventually provide insights into the sentiment of lawmaker statements, which empowers advocates to tailor their messaging and counter-arguments effectively. In short, AI policy research will enable organizers to be proactive rather than play catch up.

3. Streamlined Workflows for Grassroots Organizers

This may seem counter-intuitive, but we believe AI will increase human interactions by streamlining workflows. For example, grassroots organizing involves many labor-intensive tasks. Organizers spend countless hours building campaigns, managing volunteers, scheduling events, tracking engagement, and more. These responsibilities divert attention from high-level strategy and messaging. AI tools will simplify grassroots workflows using automation. Features like advocate coordination, campaign promotion, and reporting will streamline previously manual processes. The result? Organizers spend less time on routine work and more time on the human aspects of grassroots engagement. For example, an AI assistant can select the best volunteer for an in-person meeting based on their experience. Meeting scheduling bots can find optimal times that work for all participants. Automated social media managers can handle posting event details and monitoring engagement. AI systems can reduce formulaic tasks and enable organizers to focus on the core mission of grassroots advocacy. Instead of digging through a database, you could spend more time with advocates, develop more persuasive messaging, and implement more impactful engagement strategies.

4. Improved Data Processing

AI systems can process unprecedented amounts of data. This capacity will allow advocacy organizations to gain invaluable advocate insights. For example, AI can analyze your advocate database, create rich user profiles, and predict which supporters will most likely act on different campaigns. AI can also help identify key influencers and community leaders who can amplify your group's message. AI-driven data processing can also provide real-time insights into the effectiveness of advocacy efforts. This allows organizations to quickly adapt their strategies and allocate resources more efficiently.

Potential Negative Impacts of AI on Grassroots Advocacy

While the future of grassroots technology is bright, there are always bad actors. Here are a few areas we are keeping an eye on.

Identity Spoofing

Shady operators could attempt to spoof supporter identities and falsify advocacy efforts. Fortunately, AI can also help in this arena. AI tools can analyze unusual patterns that may indicate spoofing. AI may also be able to determine if a supposed advocate is who they claim to be based on their digital footprint.

Content Spamming

As mentioned, AI content creation will be invaluable for grassroots teams. However, the ease of producing content can also lead to spam. Spammers and bots can quickly disseminate large volumes of disingenuous content. Similar to spoofing, we may be able to look to AI tools to detect and filter out spam. At Quorum, we believe advocates should personally review every message before sending it.

Privacy Concerns

AI algorithms rely on user data to deliver personalized messaging and experiences. However, collecting and analyzing data may infringe on privacy rights. Organizers should be transparent about their data practices and allow users to opt-out. Quorum does not use customer data such as notes, issues, stances, or anything else entered into the platform in our AI models. Artificial intelligence will revolutionize grassroots organizing. By streamlining workflows, enhancing data processing, generating optimized messaging, and facilitating policy research, AI empowers advocates to maximize their impact. While AI unlocks exciting possibilities, advocates should remain mindful of potential concerns. However, with conscientious use, AI can significantly bolster grassroots efforts. To reiterate a previous point, technology will never replace human connection. And we believe AI can increase the human element of grassroots advocacy. [post_title] => 4 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Shape Grassroots Advocacy [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => ai-shape-grassroots-advocacy [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-02-28 14:57:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-28 14:57:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://marketing-staging.quorum.us/?post_type=resources&p=12108 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => resources [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [comment_count] => 0 [current_comment] => -1 [found_posts] => 1 [max_num_pages] => 0 [max_num_comment_pages] => 0 [is_single] => 1 [is_preview] => [is_page] => [is_archive] => [is_date] => [is_year] => [is_month] => [is_day] => [is_time] => [is_author] => [is_category] => [is_tag] => [is_tax] => [is_search] => [is_feed] => [is_comment_feed] => [is_trackback] => [is_home] => [is_privacy_policy] => [is_404] => [is_embed] => [is_paged] => [is_admin] => [is_attachment] => [is_singular] => 1 [is_robots] => [is_favicon] => [is_posts_page] => [is_post_type_archive] => [query_vars_hash:WP_Query:private] => 8941303a16285ebe4a4558cbfda861a0 [query_vars_changed:WP_Query:private] => [thumbnails_cached] => [allow_query_attachment_by_filename:protected] => [stopwords:WP_Query:private] => [compat_fields:WP_Query:private] => Array ( [0] => query_vars_hash [1] => query_vars_changed ) [compat_methods:WP_Query:private] => Array ( [0] => init_query_flags [1] => parse_tax_query ) )

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