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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. 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. What can fundraisers do? by Guy Mika, Candid.

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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.

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Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically 

Candid

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly widely available, the need to ensure they’re used safely and ethically also becomes ever more urgent. While AI technology can create efficiencies for cash-strapped nonprofits, we need to make sure the way we use AI is aligned with our missions to do good.

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Why Google Isn’t Enough: Finding Hidden Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits

Millionaire Grant Lady

I use Google to look things up every day, from addresses to recipes to news articles. This is a shame, because they might be interested in your program if they ever got the chance to hear about your work and review your proposal. But cant AI generate a list of foundations for me? The Almighty Algorithm What is a grant database?

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What 2025 Grant Trends Are Teaching Nonprofits

Grant Writing Made Easy

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Notion are now standard in nonprofit offices. What to do: Use AI as your copilot.

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The #1 Reason Grant Writers Burn Out—and How to Fix It

Grant Writing Made Easy

The relentless demand to produce fresh, compelling proposals every time creates an unsustainable mental load. Each grant proposal demands hours, sometimes days, of focused mental energy, often making grant writers feel as though they’re continuously starting from scratch. This cycle leads directly to cognitive overload.

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​Choosing the right certification: a guide to grant writing credentials for professionals

Grant Professionals Association

Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. However, in addition to being able to write grant proposals, CFREs also demonstrate proficiency in individual giving, major gifts, endowments, direct mail, and fundraising events.