The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make the process more complex — while also presenting unique opportunities. To use AI effectively, a proposal team must set ground rules for ethical deployment and ensure that AI serves as a tool, not a team member. However, AI can provide a high-level foundation.

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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.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting by David Holmes and Kristin Hanlin, Candid. Theres no doubt that the impact of generative AI was top of mind for many across all sectors, but for nonprofit fundraisers, that is the question.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

You Want to Get the Most from AI Innovation AI has seemingly limitless potential to revolutionize the fundraising process by prescribing the actions with the most impact for your fundraisers. The kind of large, clean data sets AI systems require has historically been a point of weakness for nonprofit organizations.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and team members through shared knowledge and divided challenges, and they can even make the application process enjoyable. To use AI effectively, a proposal team must set ground rules for ethical deployment and ensure that AI serves as a tool, not a team member.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants. At the heart of smart search is semantic search—AI that goes beyond simple keyword matching. With the increasing use of AI, data privacy concerns are natural and warranted. Why embrace AI-powered smart search?

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

Many in the sector are watching the AI revolution with a mix of curiosity and caution—intrigued by its promise but underwhelmed by the lack of practical tools and proven use cases. The question is: Why hasn’t the “AI moment” arrived to transform grantmaking, and what will it take to unlock AI’s deep potential in philanthropy?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

Ever skim the headlines and wonder, “Is AI coming for my grant writing job?” In recent months, the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a dramatic turn. However, at Grant Writing Made Easier, we see a different story: AI as a powerful collaborator that amplifies your expertise, rather than a threat.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2025

Grantyd launched to help fundraisers draft grant application responses with AI, autofill answers into grant applications and more.

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2025

In the past year, AI has evolved from something that some social impact organizations were experimenting with to a fixture in many professionals’ lives. To a lesser but still significant degree, organizations leverage AI more than they have in the past for prospecting, wealth screening, and A/B testing. So, what is Human-Centric AI?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

But there’s good news: your grant process is about to become much easier and more strategic, thanks to our brand-new AI Grants Hub. After spending more than a year refining, testing, and perfecting this innovative platform, we’re thrilled to announce that the AI Grants Hub has officially launched! The best part?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. Sheila Ryan from the New Hampshire SPCA A Checklist of Tips for Your Grant Application Process Start early with your grant applications. Good luck with your applications!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

Just as you shouldnt use AI to write your grant applications , you shouldnt use Google or AI to search for opportunities. While these tools have their shortcomings and require practice to navigate successfully, databases provide much higher quality results when compared to Google or AI search tools.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We’re living in an era of technological advancements, AI, and data-driven fundraising solutions that can take your nonprofit organization to the next level. If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! But depending strictly on grant funding can be particularly challenging for a number of reasons.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MAY 13, 2025

Some of the formulas in modern fundraising communications are driven by inexperience or by the inartful use of AI to churn out fundraising letters based on stale best practices. Thus, it makes sense that more fundraising letters are including the ask in multiple places or using a compelling P.S., because these things work.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

With automation and AI, a CRM focuses teams on activities that matter, allowing you to increase innovation and gain a competitive advantage. Georgia Tech Foundations CRM integrates with more than two dozen applications to give fundraisers a complete picture of their constituents and a range of channels to communicate with them.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 6, 2025

If your application completion rate is low, you might jump to creating another webinar and flyer to walk people through the process, when it might be that your application is too long and requires bespoke data. Technological solutions come later. If you start with the solution, you might be addressing a symptom. Innovation is exciting.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Eligible companies are in the following business sectors: cybersecurity, AI and machine technology, climate technology, financial technology, energy, health, and aerospace. Eligible research projects will be translational or clinical and will be directly applicable to sarcoma. Grant Funding to Artists to Offset Financial Need!

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Even when your grant review process involves internal staff or people who have reviewed applications before, it can still be a bumpy process. This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics. Bias isnt just about the application or the organization applying. Life happens.

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GrantNews

JULY 16, 2025

AI Startup Funding & Me n torship Startup founders from the U.S., Beyond financial backing, participants will gain early access to cutting-edge AI models, cloud credits, and dedicated technical support to accelerate their innovation and growth. 5 Current Grant Funding Opportunities for Startups: 1.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

These regional reports explore the changing landscape of nonprofit fundraising in each area and offer a thorough overview of the social impact sector in 2025, aiding nonprofits and education providers to evaluate their performance in the AI era. Predictive AI use is still more limited globally.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Especially with the advent of AI , things are shaking up right now in CRM tech. Integration with other platforms you use: You can use pre-configured integrations with third-party applications, such as email or online auction tools, to extend the power of your CRM. It will pay off!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

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. AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Notion are now standard in nonprofit offices. Verify everything.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 25, 2025

Tools such as Instrumentl, Foundation Directory, GrantStation, and even AI chatbots make prospect research easier, but it is a time-consuming and nuanced process to use them effectively. Finances: How much money does the funder have to grant? Do they appear to be spending down their assets?

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GrantNews

JULY 2, 2025

Whether you’re building AI tools, crafting blockchain games, or revolutionizing agriculture, these programs offer the support and resources to help you scale faster, smarter, and stronger. This program offers financial support, early access to cutting-edge AI models, expert guidance, and additional resources. Learn more here.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2025

Then, if applicable, the platform provides information on how they can submit a matching gift request. Include a simple employer search function ( such as Double the Donations embeddable database tool ) that allows donors to check if their company participates in matching programs.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 21, 2025

We’ve created a streamlined approach to grant writing with tools designed to help you leverage past efforts for future wins: the AI Grants Hub™, featuring the Standard Grant Narrative, the Grant Application Library, and the Organizational Documents Library. Every past application becomes a learning tool and a building block.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Start by thinking like an auditor from the moment you draft your application. You can even use AI tools to analyze your writing and reveal blind spots or weaknesses. Does it clearly explain why each budget item is necessary?

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Strategic Grants

JUNE 23, 2025

AI – Artificial Intelligence One of the standouts for me, was the Day Two Plenary by Priya Lakhani, OBE. Priya explained AI to delegates that made it so easy to understand from a mathematical and technical perspective. Maths is the foundation of AI. It is also important to remember that AI is not new.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Some grant applications require extensive attachments, audits, or years of financial history. Instead, seek out funders who explicitly welcome first-time applicants, smaller budgets , or grassroots initiatives. The key is to show them that your organization is more than just another application. Start local.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

This happens when you’re constantly jumping around between your inbox, a shared drive, your calendar, Slack, a PDF guide, an old application… the list goes on and on. How the AI Grants Hub™ Brings Order to the Chaos The AI Grants Hub™ was built specifically to eliminate that friction. You get it. It’s not just inconvenient.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

However, nonprofits can’t afford to neglect grant opportunities, even if applications are difficult and funding isn’t guaranteed. Establish a grants calendar and maintain a repository of templates and reusable content to streamline your application and grant management process.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Program design is the heart of any successful grant application. That napkin? That’s the birthplace of some of the best nonprofit program designs. But even in this digital age, the core remains.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

During our Wednesday Grant Chats, this kept coming up: more funders are actively inviting applicants to tell the whole truth about barriers, community-led solutions, and the systemic conditions that drive need. And it’s what the AI Grants Hub™ was built to support. They’re looking for partners, not just “grantees.” It’s possible now.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

In addition to a cash award, applicants receive access to mentoring, working spaces, and opportunity to participate in future competitions. Successful applicants receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to make a pitch to investors, and support upon completion of the program.

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GrantNews

JUNE 26, 2025

These days, it’s easy to rely on our electronic devices and AI for everything, including communication and creative work. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. Arts and Writing Grants allow for creative self-expression.

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