Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

In today’s challenging economic and political environment, the social impact sector is facing increasing pressures related to finances, resources, and tools. While digital disruption has always shaped the sector, it’s likely that the increasing prevalence of AI is impacting how nonprofits rate their current digital maturity.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

Streamlining Reimbursements and Invoice Approvals Managing reimbursements and invoice approvals is a vital function for finance teams, and Financial Edge NXT includes built-in tools to support this. Want to learn more about how to start the digital transformation for your organization’s finance office?

Finance

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact. You can even use AI tools to analyze your writing and reveal blind spots or weaknesses. Make sure finance, program staff, and leadership all understand the proposal and budget inside and out.

IT

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Valuation of the placements will be handled by third parties, with the announcement referencing Stout, a global advisory firm involved in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations.

Publishing

HSF House

APRIL 10, 2025

In fact, my original plan was to major in Finance. Thats when I dropped a message in a group chat: Anyone else interested in AI? We utilized both AI-generated and recorded assets to build the app, which helped reduce costs and gave me insights about using, what was at the time, cutting edge technology.

AI

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? Does the funder have a history of funding organizations with similar missions?

IT

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

But with AI changing how people search, it’s fair to ask: Is SEO still relevant for nonprofits? Spoiler alert: this includes how AI is reshaping search, the role of marketing automation and how your organization can show up and stand out online. The short answer: Absolutely! But not in the way you might expect.

AI

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Depending on the last time your organization had to take an intense look at its finances, your financial ducks may already be well- aligned. Learn more in this Cost Containment Guide for Nonprofit Finance Teams. Create momentum in the short term. When there are storms in the forecast, it makes sense to be prepared.

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

You work hard to keep your nonprofit finance office running smoothly. Keep reading to learn the key benefits of accounting automation and five ways to automate your finance processes today. These are just some of the benefits you can expect when you implement automation at your finance office.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

If you’re unsure about the best strategy, create a gift acceptance policy and consult with a nonprofit finance advisor to ensure alignment with your organization’s financial strategy and risk tolerance. These observations can help focus your communications with certain donors or revamp your fundraising strategy to increase revenue.

Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Process automation can be scary for nonprofit finance teams because it can feel like you are giving up control. Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is the ability for computers and programs to make decisions that would normally require human brainpower.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Recent findings from the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) highlight financial and staffing pressures across the sector, underscoring the need for tools that improve efficiency and strengthen donor relationships. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Blackbaud

APRIL 28, 2025

Retention is critical for institutions, and studies show that finances are thetop reason students leave college. Activate technology by utilizing word counts, pre-scoring capabilities, and AI to summarize application components and strategically identify those with the highest potential to perform well under review.

Award

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Some topics we’ll explore include: AI is Hot, Lawsuits Are Not Embracing the Next Generation Workforce Navigating Financial Uncertainty The 2025 bbcon agenda is packed with solutions tailored to K–12 needs, offering tools to streamline operations and enhance student success. What’s in it for Finance and Financial Aid Teams?

Education

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The online store, which organization leaders claim was “the first e-commerce auction platform created, owned, and operated by a nonprofit organization,” is celebrating its silver anniversary by boosting its use of artificial intelligence (AI). The site, [link] , grew out of a 1999 initiative by Goodwill of Orange County, California.

AI

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While there are challenges AI must overcome to be trusted by nonprofits, there are four ways it may help their finance departments.

Finance

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. 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.

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. Now, AI-powered accounting functionality is to the point of being more than a shiny object. Here is how Blackbaud is thinking about AI-enhanced functionality for nonprofit accounting.

AI

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With so much attention being place on the external use cases of AI, and specifically generative AI, nonprofit leaders may be missing a hidden value of AI – internal use cases.

AI

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.

AI

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

However, as we’re constantly reminded, we’re living in unpredictable times—economic turbulence, heightened political and social tensions, the rise of AI, changing donor habits and preferences – the list goes on. But for many small nonprofits, making these changes can feel less than feasible.

Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Aplos is working on several AI-driven technologies, said Vinod. Founded in 2009, Aplos Software develops finance software for nonprofits and churches. “These were not built by institutions. They were built by users,” he said. Keela has baseline artificial intelligence built in and Raisely has machine learning.

Software

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

It is also directly related to the fund cash flow reports your finance office depends on. Use a secure shared drive to safely store these files and any applicable backup so they can be accessed by your finance and advancement offices for questions or audits. New funds created during the campaign will require the same treatment.

Goals

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Lift Up Your Head If you’re head down all the time, pulled into the “tyranny of the urgent,” as Hecht calls it, it’s hard to look up and plan for the future by asking questions such as, “How can we innovate around our ops and finance teams? How can we innovate around the mundane tasks that our staffs are required to do day in and day out?”

Nonprofit

Soapbox Exchange

JUNE 17, 2024

Keep scrolling for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies related to nonprofit finance, implementing AI, and fundraising renewal appeals! This one is all about tools and strategies for optimizing online donations. You can download the Complete Guide to Online Donations for free here !

Fundraising

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.

Education

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

According to a new report from Google, titled AI in Action: Accelerating Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals, these challenges disproportionately impact low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Additionally, AI capabilities will continue to advance and create opportunities for innovation across domains.

Goals

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When it comes to technology, 82% of the nonprofit leaders reported using artificial intelligence (AI) in some capacity, including for financial tasks (53%), program optimization and/or impact assessment (43%) and organizational strategy (40%). Nonprofits are experiencing a foundational shift.

Nonprofit

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Donors can use digital payment platforms to change their giving rate depending on their finances. For example, if a politician criticizes how a hunger relief organization manages its finances, and the organization sees a boost in donations as a result, these donations are inverse donations.

AI

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, there’s many challenges you have to overcome, such as limited staff capacity, rising costs, and inadequate finances. Fundraise Up | AI-driven nonprofit software Fundraise Up is a fundraising platform designed to optimize fundraising efforts for nonprofits using AI.

Software

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

Technology, especially AI, is crucial in enhancing budget accuracy and financial management, enabling more dynamic resource allocation. Leveraging Technology to Enhance Budget Accuracy Integrating AI and advanced software into budget planning transforms how nonprofits forecast and manage their finances.

Budget

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly moved into the discussion. Just over one in five respondents (22%) have augmented their writing efforts, such as grant proposals, annual appeals, ad creation, social media posts through the use of AI. And a few mentioned AI-enhanced door stewardship efforts and predictive modeling.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management also includes the structures and workflows that enable your finance team to operate efficiently and effectively. Your software should constantly be improving and incorporating new technology, such as AI and machine learning.

Management

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The $250,000 grant is helping provide an AI-generated journey through a virtual hub of resources for low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs. More than 100 nonprofits submitted solutions addressing how innovative technology could support undercapitalized entrepreneurs during the 2024 competition.

Award

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2023

As generative AI like ChatGPT becomes ingrained in workflows, it will be important to protect against new forms of potential consumer harm. Looking ahead, the sector’s rapid-growing focus on analytics and artificial intelligence will inevitably also require more regulatory compliance over time.

Software

Grant'd

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

With each successful applicant receiving between $70,000 to $480,000 for investment into their businesses, the timing couldn’t be more auspicious given that females are some of the most disadvantaged when it comes to accessing the finances essential to successfully growing and scaling their ventures.

Mentor

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 22, 2024

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