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
Can a Nonprofit Help Lawmakers Understand A.I.?
The Horizon Institute for Public Service aims to bridge the gap between the worlds of policy and emerging tech, like A.I., by creating a pipeline of tech-savvy public servants.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
ChatGPT Poses Ethical Quandaries for Nonprofits. Here’s How to Confront Them.
When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.
By Kenna Barrett
Contributor
Tired of A.I. ‘Hype’? New Online Working Group Is Here to Help
GivingTuesday hopes the new platform will help put nonprofits’ questions and concerns on tech leaders’ radar.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A.I. Could Prove Disastrous for Democracy. How Can Philanthropy Prepare?
The widespread use of A.I. threatens to decrease trust and people’s sense of agency. In response, donors should fund face-to-face organizing and other programs that rely on human connection.
By Gordon Whitman
Contributor
How A.I. Could Hurt Your Cause: A Veteran Tech Watchdog Explains
The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on artificial intelligence’s proliferating risks, and why tech policy is now social-justice policy.
By Lynn Schnaiberg
Contributor