Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. Donors were down 7.6%

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

Yet many nonprofits fail to strategically engage middle tier donors beyond building a pipeline for major gifts. Just as AI is revolutionizing the way major gift officers fundraise , AI is fast becoming a powerful tool for identifying and engaging the unfulfilled potential of donors in the middle of your database.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Summary AI might look enticing, but when you strip away all the hype it’s a ticking time bomb. AI-created content has created some serious problems for its early adopters. These days it seems like AI is everything, everywhere, all at once. Do you really want to lose donations over an easier way to write a caption?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2023

Blackbaud announced the July 2023 cohort of its Social Good Startup Program. The cohort includes 10 mission-driven tech startups using generative AI to increase impact for companies and nonprofits focused on social responsibility.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 18, 2023

Amy Sample Ward kicks off our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. Renee … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 17, 2023: #23NTC & Building An Inclusive Board Culture → Amy Sample Ward: #23NTC!

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amplifi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But if you’ve been taking things day-by-day, you may not be caught up with the ways the nonprofit industry evolved in 2023. So, it’s critical to have your finger on our industry’s pulse and be aware of some of the latest and greatest strategies other nonprofits use to raise more money and inspire their audiences.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Recent nonprofit trends show that giving is on the decline, decreasing by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023. Chances are, your nonprofit offers many different services, covers several different sub-causes, or runs various projects at once. To evaluate your segments, your nonprofit should: Review engagement metrics.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Join us for the largest gathering of nonprofit and for-profit professionals and organizations to explore the role of Responsible AI in fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Join us for the largest gathering of nonprofit and for-profit professionals and organizations to explore the role of Responsible AI in fundraising.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s that time of year to start your 2023 GivingTuesday prep! GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, meaning a big day of fundraising for nonprofits like yours. Take advantage of ChatGPT and AI With the rise of AI like ChatGPT , you can utilize these new technologies to increase your organization’s efficiency.

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Grants4Good

AUGUST 25, 2023

What is the BEST way to embrace the incoming 100-foot wave called AI (or artificial intelligence)? I guarantee you’ll find something useful in the new AI technologies emerging such as ChatGPT, boodleAI, Grantable, and others. If you need a primer on AI, check out my blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it? ]

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Amid ongoing economic uncertainties and the global pandemic aftermath, nonprofits have had to navigate a lot of change in recent years—shaping the global nonprofit space towards digital-first experiences and processes. In turn, growing nonprofits have a more evenly spread income stream portfolio.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Constituent relationship management firm Keela has been acquired by Aplos Software and will become part of a three-application cloud solution for nonprofits. Aplos is working on several AI-driven technologies, said Vinod. Aplos started looking for a CRM component during the fall of 2023. Raisely was acquired by ASG in 2023.

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Grants4Good

AUGUST 22, 2023

Is AI technology accessible and affordable for smaller nonprofits? Can AI help us build stronger and genuine relationships with donors? Join me for a 30-minute fireside chat with Shawn Olds, CEO of boodleAI, to talk in depth about how AI can help fundraisers, grant pros, and nonprofit professionals.

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Grant Consulting Services

JULY 31, 2023

Grants & AI: The New Normal New technological advances can be awe inspiring. Nonprofits are investigating new strategies to help meet the changing needs of people in their communities. Grant professionals using AI should try to determine if using AI is part of their organizational strategy. But does it really?

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

Join me as I interview Philip Deng , Co-Founder and CEO of Grantable , on the topic of using artificial intelligence to assist nonprofit organizations. If you need a primer on AI, check out my blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it? But how will Grantable help my nonprofit clients?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For nonprofits, processing payments without a hitch is essential in “normal” times, and it can be lifesaving in a crisis. Processing Payments in a Time of Crisis In 2023, wildfires created the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history. AI catches what’s going on; experts then contact customers to provide needed support.

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Sharpshooter Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a grant professional, I have an enduring faith in the myriad of talents needed to craft comprehensive and convincing proposals -- talents that can’t be automated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- but I also understand the existential fear of our profession being devalued or compromised through technology. Let’s start with the negatives.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? Furthermore, 58% of the early adapters said they had shaken more money loose from donor-advised funds (DAFs), while only 43% of nonprofit leaders overall indicated revenue from this stream had increased. By Richard H. But, which tech?

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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.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a grant professional, I have an enduring faith in the myriad of talents needed to craft comprehensive and convincing proposals -- talents that can’t be automated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- but I also understand the existential fear of our profession being devalued or compromised through technology. Let’s start with the negatives.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

In a new report, “State Of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need To Know,” one-third of nonprofit leaders surveyed say that they are “very much” concerned about their own burnout (33%), and half report that they are more concerned about their burnout now than last year. vice president, research, at CEP, told The NonProfit Times.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have a tough job—they have to identify a distinct need in their service area, find a unique way to address that need, and then obtain the resources required to provide meaningful services. We have also worked with some nonprofits that benefit from support in learning how to tell their stories and explain how their work matters.

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Soapbox Exchange

JANUARY 29, 2024

Wondering how you can boost nonprofit donations by using popups? Scroll on down for curated fundraising content related to AI fundraising, recurring donations, and nonprofit industry trends! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today !

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Giving USA 2023 reported that individual giving declined 6.4% In 2023, it declined 2.4%. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%).

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It’s a busy day for nonprofits, and some may feel it’s not worth the effort to try to run a #GivingTuesday campaign. Don’t let the #GivingTuesday myths get you down! There ARE easy, turnkey ways to make an impact for your organization on #GivingTuesday. In 2023, nonprofits raised nearly $3.1 billion in the U.S.

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Soapbox Exchange

JANUARY 8, 2024

Looking to launch your nonprofit online engagement career? Scroll on down for some excellent fundraising tips related to AI fundraising, donor thank you letters, and capital campaigns. As a little aside to start the year… our Soapbox Engage team is hiring! Want to challenge yourself with puzzling CRM questions?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for a long time, powering our smartphones’ virtual assistants, personalizing content recommendations on streaming services, and ushering in innovations in self-driving car technology. And there are a variety of opinions out there about AI. And should we be using it or not?”

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Planned Giving

MAY 15, 2024

In 1999, PlannedGiving.Com (then VirtualGiving.Com) saw the future of philanthropy and became the first to offer nonprofits a planned giving website. For better or worse, AI is taking center stage as the next big thing. According to a 2023 AARP study , almost nine out of 10 Americans own a smart phone. Even our TVs are “smart.”

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

There are some trends, with just 10% of planner projecting a decrease in attendees during 2023 and 59% projecting an increase for 2024. Just 9% reported a decrease in revenue during 2023 and are projecting gains for 2024. Some 46% reposted they’ll be using new or more marketing channels. That’s up 12 points from last year’s results.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? Furthermore, 58% of the early adapters said they had shaken more money loose from donor-advised funds (DAFs), while only 43% of nonprofit leaders overall indicated revenue from this stream had increased. But, which tech?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. Though I don’t think I could ever have predicted some of the incredible innovations we’re seeing today in this new era of AI. That is a punishing schedule.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

These Issue Lab reports cover a variety of topics—from AI to renewable energy—and showcase the ideas and efforts of organizations working to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond. This report offers an early perspective on the state of data and AI adoption among foundations in Europe. nonprofit sector by Candid.

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