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Madeleine Alegria

Philanthropy Impact Analyst

Seattle, WA

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Madeleine Alegria is a philanthropic research professional with over five years of experience in the social impact sector. At Giving Compass, she leads donor behavioral research, authors insights on effective giving, and curates a database of 2,000+ IDP-aligned nonprofits. Her work has been presented at ARNOVA, the Science of Philanthropy Conference, and the UserTesting Human Insights Summit. She holds a bachelor’s degree from NYU and is an MPA Philanthropy Fellow at the University of Washington.

Speaking Topics

  • Technology and donor behavior
  • AI & the future of giving
  • Trust-based philanthropy
  • Nonprofit impact evaluation
  • Using data to identify high-impact nonprofits
  • What drives donor behavior and how to influence it

Key Questions to Ask

  • How can donors drive more impactful and equitable change?
  • Why funding community-led solutions matters?

Notable Media & Publications

  • Donor Satisfaction and Unlocking Public Sector Funding from DAFs
  • Leveraging User Insights to Unlock the Full Potential of AI-driven Platforms

Speaking Experience

  • 2024 ARNOVA Conference: Dreaming of a Bright Nonprofit Future; Session on Factors Affecting Giving
  • 2024 Science of Philanthropy Initiative; Session on Effect of Video on Donation Readiness
  • 2024 UserTesting Human Insights Summit; Session on Leveraging Insights to Change Donor Behavior

Audience & Ideal Event Types

  • Philanthropic Organizations & Institutional Funders, Individual and Emerging Donors, Nonprofits and Social Impact Leaders, Academics, & Sector Researchers
  • Panel Discussions, Webinars, Conferences, Workshops