GitLab hosts nonprofit AI demo day to woo investors to innovation fund
Investing in commercial uses of AI far outstrips investing for social good. The GitLab Foundation wants to change that.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How small fundraising teams can produce outsize results
Growth starts with cutting low-return work — then pouring the time you save into donor relationships and your team.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The nonprofit AI gap: Bosses are bullish, staffs are wary
A new NTEN and Bridgespan survey of more than 900 nonprofit workers finds executives far likelier to see untapped promise in AI.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
We used AI to ease staff burnout. Here’s what we learned.
A nonprofit built its own tool to unburden frontline staff — and the lessons reach well beyond AI.
By Erica Waterford
Contributor
How Code.org is reinventing itself for the age of AI
The group notched huge wins for a decade before AI changed everything about computer science. Now the group has a new leader and a new name and is rethinking much of its work.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How Foundations Like Kauffman and Walton Use Data Dashboards to Guide Giving
Grant makers big and small are using them to vet proposals, track strategy, and see what their peers fund. Here's what the tools can do — and what they can't.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How Lean Teams Use AI to Drive Monthly Giving
Small nonprofits can use AI tools to launch monthly giving programs, win recurring donors, and grow revenue without adding staff.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Harness Data to Tell Stories Donors Remember
Resources to help you gather the right data, analyze it well, and show impact in powerful, easy-to-digest ways.
AI Alone Isn’t Enough: Coordination Is What Really Matters
The small percentage of nonprofits taking a systemic approach to AI are reaping larger benefits than those using fragmented approaches, a new study finds.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Your Year-End Campaign Starts Now
The quiet months are your best chance to test bold messaging — so your year-end appeals succeed when it counts.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Gen Z Interns Can Do What AI Can’t: How to Build a Pipeline
Interns cost less than outside vendors, bring skills AI can't replicate, and often become ambassadors for the organizations that train them.
By Bonnie Shea
Contributor
AI as a Strategic Partner: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
A collection of Chronicle resources on how to use AI to make smarter decisions and run more effective operations.
Your Data Has 3 Seconds to Hook a Donor. Make Them Count.
Expert advice on pairing data visualization and storytelling to win over donors and other key stakeholders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Social Media Jury Verdicts Show the Power of Supporting Research
Landmark cases against Meta and YouTube on social media addiction demonstrate why philanthropy needs to think bigger about research funding.
By A.J. D’Amico
Contributor
How to Use AI Without Losing Your Organization’s Soul
AI isn't the problem — it's what the technology reveals about nonprofits that lack a clear voice or strategy.
By Michelle Flores Vryn
Contributor
Make AI Your Strategic Thought Partner: Here’s How
Nonprofits that use AI for more than routine tasks are seeing the payoff. Five leaders explain how to get started.
By David Wheeler
Contributor