NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Nonprofits across the U.S. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. It’s long past time for technology to work for nonprofits instead of burdening them with added complexity. This is where agentic AI can help.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

What do nonprofit staff wish for most for their organizations this holiday season? We also know some grantmakers are taking steps to reduce the burden on nonprofits by streamlining their application and reporting processes or even eliminating written requirements. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

Burnout

Grant Writer Team

MAY 29, 2025

Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, helps us with tasks that normally require a human’s full attention to impart their knowledge. Research shows that increased use of AI will continue. In truth, most of us are already using AI daily. Learn how AI-based tools like ChatGPT can help promote your nonprofit!

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. 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. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. However, AI is still relatively new.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make the process more complex — while also presenting unique opportunities. AI: If youre struggling to create agendas, frameworks, or questions, use AI to brainstorm them.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

You Want to Get the Most from AI Innovation AI has seemingly limitless potential to revolutionize the fundraising process by prescribing the actions with the most impact for your fundraisers. The kind of large, clean data sets AI systems require has historically been a point of weakness for nonprofit organizations.

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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. What is a grant database?

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Blackbaud

MAY 7, 2025

There is often immense pressure to obtain major gifts when fundraising for nonprofits. While nonprofits of every size want to connect with these large-gift donors, 66% of top major gift prospects with $1 million or more in net worth fly under the radar and remain unassigned to any gift officer. Consider the use of AI!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants. With the increasing use of AI, data privacy concerns are natural and warranted.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2025

The noise for nonprofit fundraisers is created by the current transactional, impersonal model that powers direct mail and email fundraising. Its based on work weve done coaching smaller nonprofits and engaging with nonprofits on our platform, and incorporates the smart, strategic use of AI.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

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.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

Many in the sector are watching the AI revolution with a mix of curiosity and caution—intrigued by its promise but underwhelmed by the lack of practical tools and proven use cases. The question is: Why hasn’t the “AI moment” arrived to transform grantmaking, and what will it take to unlock AI’s deep potential in philanthropy?

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Are you wondering about the expected nonprofit trends for 2025? Grant writers must stay current on nonprofit trends to ensure efficiency and relevancy in the profession. As expected, one notable nonprofit trend for 2025 is a shift in management practices due to new technology. Good for you! GrantWriterTeam is here to help.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? What can fundraisers do?

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

The landscape of philanthropy is shifting, bringing both challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2025. AI is Changing the Game Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way nonprofits understand and engage with donors. But heres the thingdonors are skeptical of AI-generated content. Takeaway: Be careful.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2025

In the past year, AI has evolved from something that some social impact organizations were experimenting with to a fixture in many professionals’ lives. To a lesser but still significant degree, organizations leverage AI more than they have in the past for prospecting, wealth screening, and A/B testing. So, what is Human-Centric AI?

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

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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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Moreover, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) now introduces extra layers of difficulty to such collaborations — along with some exciting opportunities.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

Nonprofit grantseeking, especially for grassroots teams or solo grant writers, often feels like an infinite cycle of scrambling and stress. 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. The best part?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

But where do nonprofits stand today in adopting AI? The 2025 AI Benchmark Report a collaboration between TechSoup and Tapp Network dives into these questions and more. And how can your organization use these tools to grow its impact?

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Pamela Grow

MAY 1, 2025

Whether youre running a youth program, a food pantry, or an animal shelter let your donors know exactly what their love has grown. Because yes, political winds shift. But gratitude builds roots that hold.

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Tom Ahern

JANUARY 30, 2025

File under: An "A-level" check list according to AI Top 10 fundraising writing best practices (circa 2025 and remarkably useful) What are the top 10 fundraising writing best practices? Above is the prompt submitted to artificial intelligence (AI) by some ever-curious U.S. AI's verbatim, nearly instant response? Cite experts."

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Trending topics included artificial intelligence (AI), fundraising strategies, and maintaining strong finances for nonprofits. Leveraging AI in Major Gift Fundraising: A Game-Changer in Philanthropy 2. AI Can Be Your Most Powerful Tool for Growing Midlevel Giving 8. What Does It Take to Become a Great VP of Advancement?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1. AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Notion are now standard in nonprofit offices.

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Blackbaud

JULY 21, 2025

Your nonprofit’s finance team is juggling restricted funds, grants, and project-specific donations, all while trying to prepare reports, stay compliant, and keep the organization’s mission on track. For nonprofits, successful automation and AI integration starts with a process to easily manage your restricted funding.

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. Generally speaking, there are two types of software you need to conduct prospect research: databases and AI fundraising solutions. Let’s dive in!

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 29, 2025

It runs on AI. The nonprofit fighting cancer by repurposing generic drugs? Also operating with AI. The SMS service that connects hungry neighbors with nearby food pantries?

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Clairification

JULY 17, 2025

But instead of Louis, the sommelier who always gets the wine pairing right, there’s a sleek black AI device on the table. Because if you work in fundraising — particularly in a small or mid-sized nonprofit — you’re probably feeling this tension too. It’s supposed to be perfect. But something’s missing. The ritual. The connection.

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amplifi

JULY 10, 2025

Each year, the M+R Benchmarks Study offers a snapshot of how nonprofits are performing across digital channels. It’s a valuable tool to help you see the bigger picture and understand how your nonprofit stacks up. More users visited nonprofit websites on their phones than on desktops in 2024. Nonprofits need policies around AI.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence is changing fundraising fast, but human connection still drives impact. Here's how leaning on your people can help you thrive.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

Furthermore, nonprofits are currently navigating an era of rapid technological advancements through artificial intelligence. Government grants are an important source of revenue for nonprofits, but many could benefit from income stream diversification Government grants are a key income source for nonprofits in each region surveyed.

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Just Write Grants

JULY 10, 2025

AI is transforming the way nonprofits approach grant writing and fundraising—but it’s no replacement for human expertise. Here's how AI can streamline your efforts—without losing the heart of your mission.

Grant Writing