Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. In the same way that apps suggest your next favorite video or song, our recommendation systems harness AI to analyze user behavior patterns and data characteristics to suggest funders and RFPs.

AI 84

AI Funding Award Grant 84

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.

AI 122

AI Nonprofit Grant Grants 122

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!

ChatGPT 56

ChatGPT AI Grant Writing Nonprofit 56

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 119

Burnout AI Nonprofit Applicant 119

Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Amy Sample Ward: AI, Organizational & Personal Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here’s another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels. Amy … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 30, 2024: AI, Organizational & Personal →

AI 165

AI Nonprofit IT 165

Clairification

MAY 18, 2023

This blew my mind: Seth Godin wrote people are really making good use of the free AI on his blog – and so far, it’s pretty trustworthy. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post AI Yay Yay Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification.

AI 224

AI IT Template Nonprofit 224

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.

AI 88

AI Fundraising ChatGPT Donation 88

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?

Grant 130

Grant Grants AI Nonprofit 130

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.

AI 175

AI Goals Fundraising IT 175

Tony Martignetti

MAY 4, 2025

Kim Snyder & Shauna Dillavou: PII In The Age Of AI Artificial Intelligence and big data have transformed privacy risks by enabling malicious, targeted communications to your team that seem authentic because they contain highly accurate information.

AI 100

AI Ethics Nonprofit Conference 100

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!

AI 59

AI Nonprofit Fundraising Management 59

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?

AI 53

AI Nonprofit Fundraising IT 53

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.

AI 59

AI Grant Grants Grant Writing 59

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.

AI 52

AI Grant Grants Proposal 52

Gail Perry Group

JULY 24, 2024

AI for Nonprofits: Crafting Compelling Appeal Letters with AI Are you ready to set up a year-end fundraising campaign that will engage donors and drive donations to your organization? Here is a shortcut we strongly recommend: give our AI appeal letter template a try. Why use AI to Write Appeal Letters?

AI 115

AI Template Nonprofit ChatGPT 115

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Missed AWS Nonprofit Generative AI Week? Discover how generative AI can revolutionize your organization's operations, from enhancing donor engagement to streamlining program delivery. Learn from industry experts and peers who have begun their journey to leverage AI in amplifying their impact on mission. No problem.

AI 52

AI Nonprofit 52

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.

CRM 105

CRM Readiness AI Management 105

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?

Funding 98

Funding Grant Grants Fundraising 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2025

hide(); }});--> eGain, an AI knowledge platform for business, announces a special offer of its eGain AI Agent solution for nonprofit organizations, state and local government bodies, and educational institutions in the US. This limited-time offer aims to accelerate AI adoption among organizations serving the public interest.

AI 52

AI Retail Nonprofit Government 52

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Theres a scene where Neo discovers that most of the population is asleep in pods where they are being used like a battery by the sentient AI that put them there. Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page.

AI 148

AI Retainer Fundraising Media 148

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.

AI 52

AI Ethics Burnout ChatGPT 52

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.

AI 107

AI Fundraising Ethics Government 107

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?

AI 52

AI Fundraising Burnout Demographics 52

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?

AI 98

AI Finance Donation Fundraising 98

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.

Ethics 52

Ethics AI ChatGPT Burnout 52

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.

AI 52

AI Proposal GPC Applicant 52

Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

AI has quickly become a helpful resource for nonprofits, assisting with data analysis, drafting proposals, and generating fundraising messages. While these benefits can streamline processes, AI can’t replace the judgment and experience that human consultants offer during a capital campaign.

AI 59

AI Consultant Consulting Consulting 59

Clairification

MARCH 14, 2024

A world that’s really a jungle, with so much competition for attention — for-profits, other nonprofits, socially conscious businesses, political campaigns, friends, and family? The new nonprofit currency is not creating attention. AI fuels both predictive models and automation. Alas, attention is increasingly ephemeral.

AI 286

AI Nonprofit Media Software 286

GiveSmart

JULY 16, 2024

Here are 11 free AI tools for nonprofits: Free Tools for Copywriting and Communication 1. Here are 11 free AI tools for nonprofits: Free Tools for Copywriting and Communication 1. ChatGPT ChatGPT is a generative AI that can create copy based on user prompts.

AI 99

AI ChatGPT Nonprofit Media 99

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.

AI 60

AI Grant Grants Nonprofit 60

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."

AI 52

AI Fundraising Metrics Engineering 52

NonProfit PRO

MAY 11, 2023

Love it, hate it or just don’t know much about it — artificial intelligence (AI) is here for good with the widespread adoption of ChatGPT. And this is good news for nonprofits. With that being said, here are five ways AI can elevate your fundraising.

AI 115

AI ChatGPT Fundraising Nonprofit 115

Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and changing the way many of us engage in our day-to-day work. Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? What is inclusive AI adoption? What would that mean?

AI 98

AI Ethics Policies Policy 98

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

With automation and AI, a CRM focuses teams on activities that matter, allowing you to increase innovation and gain a competitive advantage. Enhancing Productivity with AI AI is going to make an incredible impact, Leggett said. Why does the trend toward AI deserve your attention now?

CRM 106

CRM AI Management Fundraising 106

Candid

JANUARY 13, 2025

Beyond providing data on grants, nonprofits, and foundations, Candid offers extensive subject matter expertise about the social sector as well as learning opportunities. Now were pairing these knowledge sources with AI tools to answer your questions more holistically and guide you to the most essential information more effectively.

AI 52

AI Training Engineering Grant 52

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.

Ethics 105

Ethics AI Policy Policies 105

Pamela Grow

APRIL 25, 2024

The growth of AI in nonprofit donor communications means that lately my inbox has been filled to the brim with nonsense like this: We hope this message finds you well and filled with the same warmth and gratitude that we feel as we reach out to express our deepest thanks for your unwavering support of XYZ.

AI 148

AI Fundraising Nonprofit 148