Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? As you scroll through LinkedIn, countless articles tout the ‘responsible’ use of AI, each claiming to guide us toward better practices. At conferences, panels buzz with emerging experts advocating for responsibility in AI deployment.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. From programs that make complex data-based decisions to applications that transcribe spoken words into text, AI offers new opportunities to do things more creatively and efficiently. We then incorporated these guidelines into our employee policies.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

Generative AI has captured our collective imagination and will likely transform the world as we know it. To be clear, I believe there is far more substance and potential with generative AI. One way I’d gauge when generative AI is ready for primetime is when it begins to replace core business functions like the home page of Google.

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

Just as AI is revolutionizing the way major gift officers fundraise , AI is fast becoming a powerful tool for identifying and engaging the unfulfilled potential of donors in the middle of your database. This is where AI can help. Generative and predictive AI tools are built for this kind of work.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But when you are a lean staff and a tool comes along that can act as an unpaid intern, it’s no surprise that the philanthropic industry has jumped on AI adoption, even more than for-profit businesses. Here are some of the tips Peter shared for creating an AI policy that your organization will actually use.

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Soapbox Exchange

JUNE 9, 2025

Get ready for a day of hands on learning, networking, and practical takeaways to help you future-proof your nonprofit fundraising with Salesforce and AI-powered tools. If you’d like to join us in NYC for NPSP Fundraising Day next week (June 11), grab your ticket now ! Register here!

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Grants4Good

AUGUST 25, 2023

What is the BEST way to embrace the incoming 100-foot wave called AI (or artificial intelligence)? I guarantee you’ll find something useful in the new AI technologies emerging such as ChatGPT, boodleAI, Grantable, and others. If you need a primer on AI, check out my blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it? ]

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Soapbox Exchange

JUNE 2, 2025

Get ready for a day of hands on learning, networking, and practical takeaways to help you future-proof your nonprofit fundraising with Salesforce and AI-powered tools. If youd like to join us in NYC for NPSP Fundraising Day next week (June 11), grab your ticket now ! Register here!

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Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 21, 2025

Ready to learn something new? Youll also find insights on building financial stability through better data systems, why your nonprofit needs an AI policy, and how to shift your messaging from selling to storytelling. Issue 247 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

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Blackbaud

JUNE 9, 2025

The Role of AI in Nonprofit Strategy Artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping how nonprofits operate. From summarizing donor communications to enabling agent-to-agent collaboration, AI is accelerating productivity and unlocking new possibilities for engagement. Ready to take the next step?

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HSF House

MAY 16, 2025

Blog Post One: Introduction Hello all! My community-based interests lies primarily with local artists at this point, as I am conducting intimate, qualitative research on the implications of corporate AI integration on working artistic communities. My name is Ava Jones.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

While the sector is shown to bounce back from economic declines, how can you ensure that your organization is ready to meet the challenge? Embracing the future of fundraising—using AI tools to sharpen your engagement strategies, pinpoint high-potential donors, and reduce staff burnout—can give you the edge you need to weather uncertain times.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

It’s truly amazing to see how fast artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved and transformed various industries, including the nonprofit sector. As a nonprofit professional, you’ll be thrilled to know that AI is your new secret weapon for elevating your operations, fundraising, and outreach efforts. or “How can I get involved?”.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

This could be a good use case for a generative AI tool (just make sure you have a good AI policy in place first). Are you ready for a grant management system that can help you streamline your grantmaking processes, from application to disbursement? Check out our on-demand product tour of Blackbaud Grantmaking.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

AI continues to be a hot topic across philanthropy. Product Managers Brenda Noiseux and Meg Radman will share the trends they are seeing with AI in philanthropy, Blackbaud’s approach to incorporating trustworthy AI, and what’s on the horizon for new AI-enabled tools in Blackbaud Grantmaking solutions.

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

Here’s how targeted appeals are working for us: Promoting matching gifts Focusing on a theme Experimenting with AI I am the Development Manager for After School Matters (ASM), a medium-large nonprofit that provides after-school programs for high school teenagers in Chicago. I suggest trying out AI for this.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions. Members of the Financial Edge NXT product team will present on how automated payments and AI advancements are coming to your accounts payable.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. Responsible AI: What It Means for Your School Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By adopting the latest trendsmobile accessibility, AI-driven bidding strategies, gamification, seamless payments, and hybrid event capabilitiesnonprofits and schools can enhance donor participation and maximize fundraising potential. Are you ready to take your auction fundraising to the next level?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

With features like Blackbaud’s Intelligent Ask, you can go a step further by using AI to personalize the ask ladder for each donor. Ready to elevate your fundraising strategy? The post The Impact of User-Friendly Donation Forms first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

For most nonprofit professionals, AI seems like a far-off fictional concept, bound to sci-fi adventures that we watch or read. But ChatGPT has made AI an incredibly accessible and easy-to-use tool for anyone with an internet connection. In fact, the AI gained over one million users in just five days after it launched!

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Explore how to leverage AI and automation. Ready to Register? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Critical topics include demystifying course requests, streamlining schedules, maximizing admissions checklists, and optimizing cash flow in your tuition and billing processes. There’s something for everyone at your school.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Candid has been a pioneer of using AI and machine learning to scale up the amount of data we can process. The post Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a grant professional, I have an enduring faith in the myriad of talents needed to craft comprehensive and convincing proposals -- talents that can’t be automated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- but I also understand the existential fear of our profession being devalued or compromised through technology. Let’s start with the negatives.

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Blackbaud

MAY 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) hold particular promise for grantmaking: AI-powered Analytics: Automate data analysis to identify trends and patterns, enabling grantmakers to focus on strategic decision-making. Ready to learn more?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Now You’re Ready to Start Small Pinpoint your first step toward innovation. You don’t have to solve the problem of generative AI or answer machine learning questions on your own or do it all at once,” Hecht said. Allow all of that richness to come to the surface in a way that can help you drive innovation.”

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. Our built-in tools generate ready-to-send messages to simplify outreach. Trends to watchinclude: AI-Powered Tools : Platforms like ours will use AI to optimize product recommendations and donor outreach.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity uses an AI tool to prioritize major gift prospects: Read more Make Your Event Memorable Think about creative ways to make your event—especially your post-race festivities—stand out. Ready to Raise More? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Blogs If you learn better through reading than listening, nonprofit blogs are a great source of information for your organization. Once you find a blog with a voice or writing style you like, you’ll be able to absorb a plethora of knowledge online. Explore these blogs to keep up with the latest trends and best practices.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2024

Even if your organization isn’t ready for a full participatory approach to your grantmaking, for example, understand the core tenets so you can address questions and get feedback from grantees. The post 4 Ways Funders Can Help Grant Writers Submit a Great Application first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2024

In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). As AI grows smarter by the day, it has become the most efficient and effective tool available to make the most of that data without dedicating hours of human resources. The popularity of these tools is not surprising.

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Soapbox Exchange

JUNE 16, 2024

From enhancing your Salesforce skills to uncovering hidden insights with AI, this edition has something for everyone— including the opportunity to become a Trailblazer Community Forum Ambassador! Ready to dive in?

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

At the time, I led a cause marketing team and on a whim started a blog to engage partners and prospects. And if you are ready to create your own, you can sign up below. In the age of AI, leaning in to our humanity will be a competitive edge. Tampa, Florida This reminds me of when I launched Selfish Giving in 2004.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2024

For example, your new CRM could help you get started with using AI as part of your fundraising. #4 You are ready to stary evaluating vendors to find the best partner and software to invest in! The post How to Determine Your Needs When Choosing a New Fundraising CRM first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Get your copy here.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. You’ll want these ready for gift officers in the next phase. But you and I know it’s critical to maintain a robust and up-to-date CRM.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for a long time, powering our smartphones’ virtual assistants, personalizing content recommendations on streaming services, and ushering in innovations in self-driving car technology. And there are a variety of opinions out there about AI. And should we be using it or not?”

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

As your technology and data are one of your key enablers in this ever-changing world, your charity must prepare and be ready for that continuous change management, with solutions for fundraising that will keep pace with an ever-changing world. The digital transformation is continuous and here to stay. Get your copy here. Get your copy here.

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