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How Foundations Are Using AI to Vet Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Grant Guardian, a free AI tool developed by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, offers program officers insights into organizations’ finances. Prest Getty Images Program officers at more than 130 grant makers are using a new artificial intelligence tool to assess the financial health of prospective grantee organizations.

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7 Signs Your Organization Is Ready for an Enterprise-Scale CRM

Blackbaud

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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Why we’re still waiting for the ‘AI moment’ that will transform grantmaking 

Candid

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, from finance to health care to retail. 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. AI carries both great promise and enormous risk.

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What is Human-Centric AI and What Does It Mean for Fundraising?

Blackbaud

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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The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles of 2024

Blackbaud

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. 8 Common Donation Page Mistakes (and Simple Solutions!)

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs the Right Accounting System Before Embracing AI

Blackbaud

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 Status of Fundraising 2025: Global Research Insights on Fundraising in the AI Era

Blackbaud

In today’s challenging economic and political environment, the social impact sector is facing increasing pressures related to finances, resources, and tools. While digital disruption has always shaped the sector, it’s likely that the increasing prevalence of AI is impacting how nonprofits rate their current digital maturity.

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