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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

And if the paperwork requirements cant be reduced, can nonprofits use generative AI for grant writing? Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting. Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy. The responses may surprise you.

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

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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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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

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AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.

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Is AI Coming for Your Grant Writing Job?

Grant Writing Made Easy

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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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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The AI Grants Hub: Your Smarter, Simpler Grant Workspace

Grant Writing Made Easy

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

Grant Writing Made Easy

Grant writer burnout is a widespread issue affecting nonprofit professionals worldwide. Burnout goes beyond mere tiredness. But what’s the single most significant contributor to this burnout, and more importantly, how can you effectively overcome it? It’s not just demanding, it’s downright draining.