How Social Media Can Help Nonprofits Cultivate Donors
The authors of “One Click to Give” say everyday donors want to give, but want community first.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
This Silicon Valley Veteran Is Teaching Nonprofits to Harness A.I.
Raffi Krikorian has built a robust tech team — including A.I. chatbots for nonprofits — at Emerson Collective, the philanthropy venture founded by Laurene Powell Jobs.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data
Don’t assume the analytics that work for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
The Nonprofits Leading the A.I. Revolution
A new generation of A.I.-driven organizations is upon us. What do they say about how charities will use the powerful technology?
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Philanthropy Can Fund a Tech Revolution
Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising: the Potential Benefits and Drawbacks of Data
Speakers at the DRIVE conference debated the use of artificial intelligence.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
More Than Half of Nonprofits Use A.I., Google.org Survey Finds
Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Wendy Schmidt and Grist Founder Launch Immersive-Media Nonprofit
The billionaire philanthropist and journalist Chip Giller are betting that virtual and augmented reality are on the cusp of a breakthrough — and poised to change hearts, minds, and giving.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How Transparent Philanthropy Can Liberate Billions of Dollars — and Do More Good
By sharing knowledge and data, grant makers can make their giving more accessible, equitable, and — crucially — effective.
FTC Orders Blackbaud to Overhaul ‘Shoddy’ Security Practices Behind Data Breach
The fundraising software company agreed to pay $45.9 million last year to settle claims for a 2020 data breach that affected 13,000 nonprofits.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How A.I. Could Solve Humanity’s Biggest Problems — If Philanthropy Catches Up
The president of the McGovern Foundation is focused on how the nonprofit sector can use A.I. to deploy useful tools and solve wicked problems.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
A.I. Is the Future of Work. That Doesn’t Have to Be Bad.
If A.I. can take care of busy work, burnt-out nonprofit employees may have more time to focus on what matters most. Plus, check out the rest of our Trends 2024 special report.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity
Some tools suggest whom fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The 10 Best-Read Articles in the Chronicle in 2023
Giving is down, leading a nonprofit has become nearly impossible, and A.I. looms on the horizon: Here are the stories that philanthropy and nonprofits cared about in 2023.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
From ‘Data Lake’ to ‘Doom Loop,’ the Philanthropy Buzzwords We’ll Be Hearing in 2024
This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
4 Practical Ways Nonprofits Can Use A.I. to Drive Innovation and Increase Impact
When used properly, generative A.I. can help organizations of any size or mission expand their capabilities. Here’s how.
By Brandolon Barnett
Contributor