AI Fundraising Build Pt. 4: AI with Catholic Guardrails
Catholic Tech Table
What is Pete AI, and why should Catholic fundraisers trust it to support their work?In this discussion episode, we explain how Pete was created and what makes it different from a general-purpose AI tool. Pete combines the capabilities of a large language model with Catholic guardrails and more than 20 years of Petrus fundraising experience.We discuss how Pete uses the knowledge and experience built into it, how it is designed to remain grounded in Catholic teaching, and how it can learn about an individual organization’s mission, history, and fundraising needs.We also address what Pete is not. It is not a fundraiser, a decision-maker, or a replacement for human relationships. Its purpose is to help Catholic fundraisers work more efficiently so they can spend more time with donors, leaders, and the people their ministries serve.Understanding the tool’s strengths and limitations is essential before relying on it.