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33 AI Marketing & Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For nonprofit marketers and fundraisers, the sheer volume of “must-use AI tools” touted on social media and tech blogs is overwhelming. AIxploria lists 5,000+ and Ascendix Tech estimates there are 70,000+ AI companies worldwide , but a large portion of those tools and companies will not survive the start-up phase. For those nonprofit professionals looking to expand their knowledge of using AI for marketing and fundraising, this list of 33 AI tools is a good place to start.

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Recapping & reflecting: Learn from your nonprofit’s mistakes

Big Duck

Learn how your nonprofit can reflect, regroup, and grow from mistakes. Build trust, improve strategy, and foster a stronger culture of learning.

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Why Do Nonprofits Struggle to Retain Fundraising Staff?

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising is a vital part of any nonprofit, but many struggle to keep their fundraising staff onboard. Here's how nonprofits can better retain fundraisers.

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If Volunteers Were Yelp Reviewers: Would Your Nonprofit Get 5 Stars?

Bloomerang

Imagine if volunteers could rate their experience at your nonprofit the same way they rate restaurants. Would they be raving fans—or leaving a one-star warning for others to stay away? “Amazing mission, terrible service. Signed up to help, but no one told me what to do. Felt like a lost puppy. ” “Came for one shift, stayed five years. I actually feel like part of the team here. ” “Volunteered for three hours and not a single person said thank you.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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10 Common Nonprofit Fundraising Mistakes That Drain Resources and How to Fix Them

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Carly Berna , Fundraiser in Residence at Virtuous , the responsive fundraising platform with a CRM at the foundation, built to connect personally with donors and grow giving. Nonprofit fundraising serves as the lifeblood of organizations dedicated to creating positive change. Strategic fundraising tactics create huge potential for nonprofits to make even more of a difference where it counts.

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Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

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Seven ways to build an equitable website

NTEN

As Juneteenth and Pride Month prompt many nonprofits to reflect on equity, it’s a good time to remember that equity doesn’t stop at your programs, policies, staffing, or who’s in the room. Your website is part of that equation too. It’s often the first—and sometimes only—place where the public interacts with your organization. And for many people, that interaction shapes whether they feel welcome, respected, and able to access what you offer.

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10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the 2024 Trends in Giving Report by Blackbaud , online giving accounts for 13.4% of small nonprofits’ total revenue, 8.3% for medium nonprofits, and 4.1% for large nonprofits—and those numbers will continue to rise in coming years. It’s also important to know that 45% of online donations are made on a mobile device , and as a result, having a mobile-responsive website and donation pages are now standard best practices.

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Communicating the value and impact of nonprofits

Candid

A 2023 survey found that only 5.4% of respondents believed they or an immediate family member had received nonprofit services in the past year. At a time when nonprofits across the United States are facing the loss of government grants and increased scrutiny, it’s become ever more important to ensure the value and impact of nonprofits is recognized.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Employers are still hiring recent graduates—just more cautiously

Fast Company Tech

Every year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.” This advice seems particularly relevant this year. In today’s turbulent economy , companies are still hiring , but they’re doing it a bit more carefully. More places are offering candidates short-term work experiences like internships and co-op programs in order to evaluate them before making them full-time offers.

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Carl Sagan gets his moment at the movies thanks to Elio and The Life of Chuck

Mashable Tech

Forget buzzy actors or huge franchises. The movies this summer belong to one surprising star: Carl Sagan. The American astronomer and science communicator's work plays a large part in not one but two major releases this summer: Pixar's alien adventure, Elio , and Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck. SEE ALSO: 'Elio' review: Pixar's cosmic tale of friendship will cure your loneliness The former directly references Sagan's work with the Voyager Golden Record and also draws i

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Cash Flow Clarity: Building Financial Literacy Through Real-World Expense Strategies for Canadian Nonprofits

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: June 19, 2025 Summary: Nonprofits often face uncertainty when it comes to expenses and cash flow, leading to operational stress and missed opportunities. In this webinar, an Enkel CFO walks through real-world examples of how Canadian NPOs have successfully tackled common expense pitfalls and gained control over their cash flow.

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Why Nonprofit CEOs Must Be Community Relationship Champions

NonProfit PRO

One of nonprofit CEOs' responsibilities is maintaining community relationships. Here's how CEOs and their teams can collaborate to build strong ties.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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What to know about seeking foundation grants right now

Candid

This year is proving to be a deeply challenging time for nearly all nonprofits, and the situation is particularly urgent for organizations that abruptly lost their federal funding. In a recent Candid webinar, Funding Beyond Federal: How to Diversify Funding to Ensure Stability in Uncertain Times , we asked participants to share one word to describe how the current funding environment felt, and the top three responses stood out loud and clear: “scary,” “chaotic,” “uncertain.

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When does Amazon Prime Day end? Heres how long you have to find the best deals.

Mashable Tech

Amazon Prime Day is here to unleash massive savings as we head into summer. Officially the longest Prime Day yet, the shopping event will span four whole days starting on July 8, 2025. There will be plenty of deals to choose from — many of which are already live — but the savings won't last forever. If you're looking to score the deepest of discounts, then you need to mark your calendars now.

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Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature

The Verge

Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature, primarily used by parents and schools as a set of parental controls and filters, started randomly blocking Google’s Chrome browser from opening on Windows. The first reports surfaced on June 3rd , with some Chrome users noticing the browser kept closing or wouldn’t open. Microsoft has introduced a bug into Family Safety that specifically targets the Chrome browser and prevents it from functioning on Windows.

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How to Bring Lapsed Donors Back to Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

It's not uncommon for donors to stop giving and become lapsed. Here’s what you can do to encourage them to renew their support.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Smart engagement is the new fundraising superpower  

Bonterra

In a world where generosity is evolving, one thing remains clear: how you engage your supporters matters more than ever. Fundraising is no longer just about transactions. It’s about building long-term relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and shared purpose. Supporters want more than an ask, they want to feel connected to your mission. That is why smarter engagement is becoming the most powerful tool in a social good organization’s toolkit.

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Understanding Fiscal Agents: What They Do and When You Need One 

Wild Apricot

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. It’s a lot to handle, especially if your group is new or operating without formal nonprofit status. That’s where fiscal agents can make a difference. In this article, we’ll break down what fiscal agents do, how they work and why nonprofits might need one.

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The case against ‘conscious leadership’

Fast Company Tech

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson There’s a new orthodoxy quietly sweeping through executive leadership circles. It goes by many names—embodied awareness, whole-self management, conscious leadership—but the core message is the same: intuition and spiritual presence are the foundations of strategic leadership.

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Adaptive funder strategies for supporting nonprofits in 2025 amid funding uncertainty 

Candid

In 2025, federal and state funding shifts are significantly disrupting the nonprofit sector. Direct grant recipients and organizations reliant on upstream funding are facing paused projects, staff reductions, and program instability; many are struggling to sustain operations. In response, foundations across the country are embracing adaptive funder strategies, demonstrating commitment, flexibility, and trust.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 20, 2025

Mashable Tech

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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On-demand webinar: How to grow your donor list 

Bonterra

Every nonprofit wants more donors but most are stuck waiting for the right people to find them. In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to stop relying on luck and start building a system that consistently attracts values-aligned supporters every single month. Whether you’re a team of one or managing multiple roles, this session will give you practical strategies you can put to work right away.

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Google Ad Grant Requirements: What Nonprofits Need to Qualify & Stay Eligible

Elevation

Explore Best Practices for Leveraging the Google Ad Grant Program The Google Ad Grant program offers nonprofits a powerful way to broaden their reach digitallly without overstretching limited budgets. Eligible organizations receive up to $10,000 per month in Google Ads credits, enabling them to connect with new audiences, amplify their missions, and promote their programs.

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Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran - Israel conflict

TechSpot

Following Israel's surprise airstrikes on Iranian targets on June 13, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps posted a clip of what it claimed was the country's military downing an Israeli jet fighter.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!