If you’re a fundraiser at a small nonprofit, chances are you’ve worn more hats than a TikTok influencer making fun of Blake Lively. You write emails, wrangle databases, plan events, send thank-you notes, and if there’s time left over, maybe you think about strategy.
But what if you could have some help?
That’s why this site exists.
AI for Fundraisers is your home base for figuring out what’s useful, what’s hype, and how to use tools like ChatGPT without feeling like you need a second degree in computer science. You don’t need to be a tech wizard—you just need to be curious.
AI isn’t here to replace your job. It’s here to make your job a little easier, and a lot faster. Maybe even fun. Think of it like hiring a wildly efficient intern who’s shockingly good at brainstorming, writing first drafts, and organizing your thoughts—but doesn’t need snacks or supervision.
Use it to:
- Get out of your own head when you’re stuck writing
- See your donors from new angles (because AI is great at perspective shifts)
- Draft appeal letters, thank-you notes, or Instagram captions in seconds
- Sort your donor list in more meaningful ways than “big gifts” vs. “small gifts”
Big organizations already use AI to analyze donor behavior, write smarter emails, and run better campaigns. But small shops—you, the one-woman powerhouse or the two-person dev team—have the most to gain.
With the help of AI, you can actually be more connected with and make more money from your donors. You just have to know how to use it.
So welcome. Take a look around. Try a prompt. But don’t get left behind.