Facing Nonprofit Fury, GoFundMe Reverses Course
The company has made the donation pages it created for organizations opt-in and will remove all unclaimed pages. It also issued an apology.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos
The pages launched by the company to help nonprofits have left some feeling they can’t control their organization’s message. Experts offer advice on what to do if you have a page.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
Foundations Commit $500 Million to Curb AI Developers’ Influence
A coalition of 10 foundations wants to see that human interests are at the forefront of the technology’s rapid integration into daily life.
By James Pollard
Associated Press
How America’s Favorite Charities Are Figuring Out Tech
An inside look at how America’s Favorite Charities use technology to improve the donor experience and tailor messages to supporters.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How to Use AI to Drive Fundraising
These resources for fundraisers will help you stay on top of smart tools and make the most of this emerging technology — without compromising the heart of your work.
Nonprofits Are Embracing AI, but Many Struggle to Find Funding
Organizations are experimenting with AI at unprecedented speed, yet funding and data challenges could slow progress.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
A Foundation Pilot Program Simplifies Grant Reporting With AI
The Houston Endowment uses Zoom AI tools to record and transcribe virtual meetings between program officers and grantees.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Give Every Donor the VIP Treatment
How data and AI empower fundraisers to treat all supporters like major donors.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
Getting AI Right: a Fundraiser’s Guide to Responsible Use
Artificial intelligence can supercharge fundraising — if used wisely. Here’s how to tap its potential without losing donors’ trust.
By Nathan Chappell
Contributor
How Highlighting Slavery’s Legacy Helped This Tiny Louisiana Nonprofit Boost Its Revenues 10-Fold
The Descendants Project used a compelling message, social media, and a personal touch to convey its unique approach to the environment and history.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
How Nonprofits Can Tap Technology in Lean Times and Avoid AI Hype
In his new book, “Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems,” Jim Fruchterman offers a practical roadmap based on his life’s work.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Can AI Raise Money and Not Replace Humans? 8 Lessons So Far
An AI-driven fundraising avatar helped bring in $2 million across 50 institutions in less than a year.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Data Visuals That Wow: 5 Easy Ways to Show Impact
Transforming your impact data into sharp, strategic charts is easier than you might think. These simple visualization strategies will make your outcomes crystal clear.
By Stephanie Evergreen
Contributor
In the Face-Off Against AI, Funders Need to Have Workers’ Backs
As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, philanthropy must act before employees are locked out of the conversation.
How Foundations Are Using AI to Vet Grantees
Program officers at nearly 200 grant makers are using a new artificial intelligence tool to assess the financial health of prospective grantee organizations.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice