
AI for Nonprofits in 2026: 7 Best Tools & Practical Guidance
TL;DR: Adopt AI now, or you’ll fall behind. Sound familiar? Fundraisers everywhere are being told that AI for nonprofits speeds up their daily work. And whether you’re rapidly nodding your

TL;DR: Adopt AI now, or you’ll fall behind. Sound familiar? Fundraisers everywhere are being told that AI for nonprofits speeds up their daily work. And whether you’re rapidly nodding your

About once a month, I host a gathering of nonprofit and social impact leaders that I call a Dinner of Extraordinary Humans. The rules are simple: phones off, real food,

TL;DR: You know those donors who show up every single year? Maybe they give $25. Maybe they give $500. The dollar amount changes, but the behavior stays the same. They

TL;DR If you’re running online giving through one platform and managing donor relationships in Salesforce, you already know the tension. Every gift that comes in needs to show up in

TL;DR: You already know you should treat every donor with care. The problem isn’t motivation. It’s bandwidth. Small teams. Big donor files. Not enough hours. So how do you give

TL;DR In the process of evaluating best donation platforms for nonprofits? If so, it might feel like you’re likely trying to solve several challenges all at once. You want: →

TL;DR: For many nonprofit fundraising teams, the pressure to hit revenue targets this quarter makes long-term thinking feel like a luxury. Brand awareness? A nice-to-have. A recognizable visual identity? Something

TL;DR When I first began experimenting with artificial intelligence in nonprofit fundraising around 2017, it did feel revolutionary. But it was a revolution hidden behind complexity. The models were powerful,

Dan Reed, the CEO and Founder of join us to talk about growing generosity and vocational conviction. He also shares what he believes the true purpose of a fundraising professional is, and a few tips on how to evolve your posture toward your…

Carter Crockett is an entrepreneur and a scholar who uses teachings from ancient philosophers to foster nonprofit growth. He works with startups and nonprofits to help people scale through

On this episode, Hilary Noon joined us to talk about the first-ever Donor Loyalty Benchmark Study, why donor loyalty is a metric fundraisers should be pursuing and a few

Storytelling is a major part of how brands connect with their audiences, but nonprofit storytelling is unique. It can be a major challenge to do it well so that

We talk to Brady Josephson of Next After about his experience helping nonprofits grow and improve donor relationships.

On the newest episode of The Modern Nonprofit Fundraiser Podcast, we feature Taylor Shanklin, the V.P. of Marketing at Pursuant. Taylor offers practical advice for nonprofits who want to

We may never know when disaster will strike. However, with the right team and proper planning, your nonprofit can make a huge impact in disaster relief. We learn how

Most nonprofit organizations understand that a website is a key communication tool that helps them state their mission, share their successes, and keep their donors up to date. A

In this episode, Gabe Cooper talks to Heather Hiscox – Co-founder and Co-director at Moves the Needle – about innovation and challenging how nonprofits think about growth, risk and

Kendra Jeffreys is the Sr. Director of US Operations at Mission to the World. This week, Kendra joined the podcast to discuss innovation, change management, and fostering a culture of
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