AI in Fundraising: Efficiency vs. Authenticity

Cindy Sweeney

Published on: 26/03/2026

Artificial Intelligence is quickly making its way into nearly every corner of nonprofit work, and fundraising is no exception. From grant writing and donor research to email campaigns and predictive analytics, AI promises to make fundraising faster, smarter, and more efficient. And in many ways, it delivers. But as we embrace these tools, a deeper question is emerging: In our pursuit of efficiency, are we risking the very thing that makes fundraising work in the first place: authentic human connection?

Fundraising

Donor-Advised Funds: Opportunity or Challenge?

Cindy Sweeney

Published on: 25/09/2025

In today’s philanthropic landscape, few tools have sparked as much debate, or as much growth, as Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). With more than $230 billion in assets held in DAFs and contributions growing each year, they’ve become a powerful force in charitable giving.

Fundraising

When Crises Forge Stronger Nonprofits

Cindy Sweeney

Published on: 04/08/2025

When Crises Forge Stronger Nonprofits

Strategic Planning

Philanthropy’s Defining Moment: Will We Step Forward or Step Back?

Cindy Sweeney

Published on: 15/07/2025

Across the U.S., philanthropy is facing a pivotal test. Programs once widely embraced like racial and gender equity, climate action, and democratic engagement are under intensified scrutiny.

Fundraising