GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. For example, AI can help a team build new and creative ways to connect donors and ensure they feel appreciated. In truth, most of us are already using AI on a daily basis.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs. AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Verify everything.

Grant

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Lean on AI: Leverage AI-powered predictive analytics to help you identify the right donors and generative AI to help you draft and personalize donor communications. While you always want to review what AI writes, it’s a helpful starting point and can spark creative ways to approach donor messaging.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Although the news is a little better for the retention of repeat donors, who account for 37% of all donors, even this loyal group shrunk by nearly 5% from 2023 to 2024. Strategize timing and channel with AI : Plan when and how to make the ask using AI. This will help you steer clear of donors who aren’t worth your effort.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

Some platforms also offer artificial intelligence (AI) features to write messages or shrink SMS texts to 160 characters, further reducing the time required. Text messages are quick to write and easy to adapt from existing email or social content, with no need for design or HTML. ‘It’s Not in the Budget.’ rail-container).hide();

Retail

Bonterra

JULY 16, 2025

Over the years, they’ve focused on initiatives ranging from sustainability, ethical AI, preservation of fundamental rights, and privacy and security. Part of this work involves using AI responsibly to further research and solution design. CSR fun fact: In 2023, Merck spent $3.6 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Ethics

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

between 2022 and 2023. To evaluate your segments, your nonprofit should: Review engagement metrics. Look at metrics like email open rate, click-through rate (CTR), direct mail response rate, donor retention rate, fundraising totals, and event attendance, depending on the strategies you implement.

Demographics