>>VCU Unveils AI-Powered Chatbot to Engage Alumni and Raise Funds
(Richmond, VA) -- Virginia Commonwealth University recently introduced a chatbot named Ramona, powered by artificial intelligence, to engage with alumni and raise funds. Rebecca Hughes explains.Preview: Voicer Script:
Ramona, developed by Givzey, has shown impressive results, contacting alumni and generating donations, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The chatbot has been successful in rekindling relationships with alumni and has raised over $200,000 for various universities. While concerns about AI taking over jobs persist, Ramona's success highlights the potential for chatbots to enhance fundraising efforts and alumni engagement in higher education.