Candid

JANUARY 30, 2025

Since 1995, Candids Philanthropy News Digest has kept readers informed about the priorities of grantmakers, the activities of nonprofits, and evolving trends across the sector. Today, Candid and PND are working to leverage AI technologies to deliver news with even greater speed, depth, and precision.

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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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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, things like the advancement of AI, economic restructuring, and remote working, also make the list. Read on for more information on the nonprofit trends we expect in 2025. Integrating AI Tools AI tools are all the rage, and helpful tools are being created daily.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Although AI has become a buzzword recently, it’s not new. Artificial intelligence has been around since the 1950s and it has gone through periods of hype (“AI summers”) and periods with reduced interest (“AI winters”). But how do you ensure the AI you want to deploy is worthy of your trust? What Is Trustworthy AI?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 5, 2024

It seems like new AI platforms and enhanced AI technology are popping up every day. But, is AI really going to take over the writing world? With all of the positive press about AI writing platforms, we had to see what all the fuss was about. Read this article to see: What can AI do that a human can’t?

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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. It can create real value—when you’ve taken precautions on how the tool is trained.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Eligible companies are in the following business sectors: cybersecurity, AI and machine technology, climate technology, financial technology, energy, health, and aerospace. Funding will also be for scholars to travel to Holocaust information archives, including newly uncovered archival Holocaust resources.

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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. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job?  Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media by learning from and combining pieces of existing data. How can generative AI help grantwriters?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

You might have noticed: AI is everywhere. You can barely go a day without hearing about ChatGPT or new AI tools, and for good reason—it’s reshaping our world and how we work in countless ways. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have already been using AI solutions to streamline their workflows and increase efficiency, and AI usage will only grow moving forward. In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They are increasingly a vector attack, used as pathways for bad actors to get into government or foundation information technology (IT) systems. Equity In A Tech-Driven World The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies increases the digital divide within the nonprofit sector.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. What is AI? How can charities use AI? How do you use AI for fundraising? How do you use AI for fundraising? What is AI? How can charities use AI?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 30, 2023

As we prepare for the second half of 2023, it’s vital to take a moment and consider the exciting developments on the horizon in the realm of ChatGPT and generative AI, and more specifically, how these advancements could influence the landscape of grant writing.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing? Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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. Your staff will thank you too, since the database manager will keep them trained and informed.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic created a surge in hotline calls of over 100%.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2025

With an unprecedented level of online connection and the rapid advancement of generative AI, these days hackers can bypass security with assistance from an AI chatbot. For example, personal identifiable information such as an individuals address is scored high. How important is it to prevent malicious or accidental modification?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you work for a nonprofit and want to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) and low-code automation to create your own digital solutions, applications, dashboards, and workflows, you are not alone. But what is low-code and how is it related to AI? What Is Low-Code and What Does It Have to Do with AI?

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Your GMS provides a single place for all the information reviewers need to be successful.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

But these new and quickly developing technologies bring to the forefront many questions about the impact of AI on fundraising and the human relationships at the foundation of philanthropy. AI: Beyond ChatGPT Many professionals are familiar with ChatGPT and similar tools that are top of mind due to their accessibility. Absolutely.

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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. Successful applicants receive entrepreneur training, one-on-one mentoring, and a cash grant. For more information, you can also visit the Gr a ntWatch FAQ page.

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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.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into ChatGPT and how nonprofits can utilize AI to augment their nonprofit fundraising efforts. ChatGPT (Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques) is an advanced natural language processing tool to provide information and cobble content together based on prompts entered by a user. What is ChatGPT?

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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.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

Nonprofit workers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at their jobs, but their reactions to its value and hazards are decidedly mixed. While some are reaping its benefits, others believe they do not have the knowledge or training needed to realize the benefits.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

And yet, many grantmakers leave duplicate records, incomplete contacts, and incorrectly formatted information littered throughout their GMS, waiting to be scooped up in reports. A strong data governance framework helps you build confidence in your data so you can make more informed decisions and be prepared for unexpected changes.

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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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GrantNews

MARCH 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence – or what’s commonly referred to as AI – is the newest dimension of technology-related communication considered to have both the greatest potential, as well as one of the greatest challenges, facing us today. What Is ChatGPT and AI? What exactly is this AI Bot?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We need the skills that workforce training can provide. Expanding access to training programs can help bridge that gap. Expanding our workforce training methods to include booming technological advances opens many fields to help retrain viable human workers, including disabled individuals, aging workers, and veterans.

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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. in Religion from Vanderbilt University, a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, and a B.A.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

This information is invaluable for crafting personalized outreach that resonates. Instead of immediately focusing on your organization’s needs, offer something of value to the prospect—insights, connections, or information relevant to their interests. Understand prospect motivations. Develop tailored messaging. Offer flexibility.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. AI is now a core part of Microsoft’s suite. from Open AI, and (as mentioned above) Gemini from Google.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If we don’t center historically marginalized communities in the way we collect, use, and share information, we risk worsening inequalities across all sectors. At the heart of the struggle is data. Over 30 tech companies endorsed the report, making an explicit commitment to share non-identifiable DEI data with a third-party nonprofit.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

A prediction is like guessing where that path might lead once it disappears into the woodsits informed by the direction of the path but not guaranteed. Thanks to technology, especially AI, we are all corporate partnership experts now - or aren't we? Trends vs Predictions Ok, so here are a few trends to whet your appetite.

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