Fundraising: ChatGPT and AI for Nonprofits

Fundraising TipsAI for Nonprofits
Written By Jake Lyons, CFRE, CNP

Key Takeaways:

  • Capabilities of ChatGPT:

    • Generate human-like text for writing appeals, social media posts, and presentations.

    • Summarize meeting minutes, transcripts, and donor communications.

    • Brainstorm fundraising strategies and create personalized outreach materials.

    • Research grant and donor opportunities, develop grant proposals, and assist with budgeting.

  • Current Limitations:

    • Potential for misinformation and bias.

    • Limited knowledge of recent events and risk of plagiarism.

    • Ethical concerns, including overreliance on AI in creative and decision-making processes.

  • Practical Applications:

    • Nonprofits can use AI to streamline tasks, optimize communication, and generate innovative ideas to support their missions.

Jake Lyons, CFRE, CNP

Jake is a full-time philanthropy professional, educator, and speaker. Jake manages fundraising campaigns, fund development assessments, audits, and feasibility studies. He also creates all subject matter and curriculum for the CFRE accredited conference series, the PRIDE Development Institute.

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