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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Moreover, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) now introduces extra layers of difficulty to such collaborations — along with some exciting 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. If so, how?

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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! Think of the time spent developing your fundraising plan as an investment in your organization’s future.

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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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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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Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 8, 2025

Dont automate your communication Every day it seems theres another shiny new toy, based on AI, to make fundraising faster and easier. Its surely tempting for an overworked nonprofit staffer with scary-big goals to hit.

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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

APRIL 24, 2025

At the individual level: By analyzing donor data, AI tools for nonprofits can help tailor each message specifically to the donors interests and preferences. Blackbauds Partner Marketplace provides a list of integrations, such as Momentums AI-powered platform , that work seamlessly with its ecosystem. Plus, it costs $1.25

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

times more likely to hit their mission goals compared to peers with low digital maturity. In minutes, a data check query can bring me up to speed with a spreadsheet containing all the organizations CRM goals, projects, and training needs by category. Especially with the advent of AI , things are shaking up right now in CRM tech.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Funders acknowledge the power imbalances inherent in traditional grantmaking and seek deeper partnerships built on mutual respect, honesty, and shared goals. From eliminating writer’s block to generating compelling evaluation plans, AI is helping nonprofits save time and level up their writing quality. Create internal AI guidelines.

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Blackbaud

JULY 21, 2025

Now imagine layering automation and AI tools onto your existing system, expecting streamlined workflows and predictive insights—but instead finding more confusion, inaccuracies, and inefficiencies. For nonprofits, successful automation and AI integration starts with a process to easily manage your restricted funding.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Share clear, achievable goals and progress updates to keep supporters engaged and informed. Think of AI as a brainstorming tool. Help _ make our goal! Help students access great design Help Us Reach our #GivingTuesday Goal Help your favorite fund win big on #GivingTuesday! Transparency builds trust.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Qualifying has one goal: to turn your pool of rage donors into a curated list of potential long-term supporters. If you’re not sure, the suggested gift amount is a good question to ask AI , which can analyze a vast amount of data very quickly. Do they have the wealth and propensity to give more? Respect their capacity to give.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Provide information on your mission, the goal of the program, and what makes a good fit for the grant program (and what doesnt) in your reviewer training.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

If you’re a fundraiser, this might sound familiar: An experienced development team at a mid-sized university foundation is doing everything right to hit their goals for prospect meetings. And that’s a goal worth investing in. They have a well-researched prospect list and a personalized outreach plan. What’s the problem?

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HSF House

APRIL 10, 2025

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. Not long after, I received an invitation to join MLab.

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Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

The Goal of an Annual Giving Campaign: Secure the Foundation The primary goal of an annual giving campaign is to raise unrestricted funds to support your nonprofit’s ongoing operational costs and core programs throughout the year.

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Incorporate AI into your workflow : By combining the criteria identified in your IDP with AI predictive modeling capabilities , you can determine who is likely to support your cause and in what way. For annual, recurring, and midlevel gifts, the goal is to match the cultivation plan to their interests and past involvement.

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Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

AI and automation helps you reduce friction and bring in more donors and bigger contributions. times higher conversion rate with EveryAction’s communication tools like multi-channel automation and AI-optimized ask amounts. Plus, users can benefit from AI-driven optimization and insights. You can even achieve a 3.5-times

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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

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. When used with Notion AI, the benefits multiply. Check them out here.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Include goals, activities, target populations, and intended outcomes. The goal isn’t to build a complex system—it’s to save time and reduce stress. Tailor it for different audiences—foundations, government funders, or corporate giving programs. Program Descriptions: Create one-pagers or summaries for your core programs or services.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

When the economy is unpredictable, or everyone is predicting a downturn, it helps to take stock of where you are, what your goals are, and how your priorities are aligned. Here are just some examples of how you can continue to proactively future-proof your organization: Understand where you are now. Embrace digital transformation.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 23, 2025

In the age of AI and short attention spans, generic partnership decks are getting ignored. How does my mission or audience help them reach a goal? Your mission helps them advance their external CSR goal (empowering women) while also creating potential pipelines for diverse talentchecking both community and business boxes.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

To start analyzing your data, use your CRM to collect and store fundraising information, then look for patterns that emerge using analytic platforms or AI tools. Create a plan, set measurable goals, and revisit performance regularly as you adopt new fundraising strategies. The results could reshape your approach to financial growth!

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DoJiggy

JUNE 16, 2025

Integrate these insights with your CRM, email platforms, or other AI and automation tools to run smarter, data-driven fundraising campaigns. P2P Crowdfunding Auctions Golf Tournaments Online Stores Ticketing Sweepstakes Donations Raffle Fundraising Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals!

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Bonterra

JULY 29, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by scattered tools or struggling to meet your fundraising goals? AI-driven fundraising with Optimize Ask: Let AI suggest the donation ask for you based on each donor’s giving history. A live demo showcasing 3 big updates to help your small nonprofit save time and raise more, fast.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 9, 2025

The goal is to connect the dots across systems, improve donor data integration, eliminate duplicates, and ensure your outreach reflects a complete view of each supporter. The Role of AI in Nonprofit Strategy Artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping how nonprofits operate.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

Funding provides support and guidance to businesses in one of the following categories: healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, consumer products and services, or AI. Grants to Advance Diversity in Entrepreneurship and Investment! Grants to nonprofits to advance diversity in entrepreneurship and investment.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

While these declines may reflect a return to normal from the surge in technology funding during the pandemic, in the era of AI and increased security risks, nonprofits need adequate technology resources more than ever. Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Choose one key skill to build Target a capacity area that will directly support your year-end goals. Grant Writing Made Easier is our expert-led, AI-supported training designed for busy nonprofit teams who want better results without the overwhelm.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

Thanks to technology, especially AI, we are all corporate partnership experts now - or aren't we? While digital tools and AI provide efficiency and scale, the most impactful strategies blend these advancements with genuine, human-centered interaction. Trends vs Predictions Ok, so here are a few trends to whet your appetite.

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Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is the ability for computers and programs to make decisions that would normally require human brainpower. When coupled with process automation, AI is particularly powerful at saving time and eliminating manual data entry.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

GrantForward: Personalized Grant Matching Based on Research Interests GrantForward stands out with its AI-driven personalization features built specifically for academic researchers. Matching Your Research with the Right Foundation Research grants from foundations work best when researchers match their goals with a funder ‘s mission.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 24, 2025

Once your team understands how mobile giving works, you can start brainstorming how it can help support your nonprofit’s specific goals. Additionally, some advanced texting platforms have more innovative features, such as AI-enhanced messaging composers and A/B testing, to refine your communication strategy over time.

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Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

In doing so, you’ll help everyone rediscover the purpose behind your organization’s goals. The Difference Between AI and Automation Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are two separate functions. You can automate processes without AI, and you can use AI without automating any processes.

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