The Modern Fundraiser’s Guide to AI
Giving is personal. Your Intelligence should be too.
The Modern Fundraiser’s Guide to AI:
How teams use predictive, generative, and agentic AI to prioritize donors, improve decision making, and deepen engagement without losing the human side of fundraising.
Built for nonprofit and advancement professionals, this practical guide explores where AI fits into day to day fundraising work, where it doesn’t, and how leading teams are layering AI across donor discovery, outreach, stewardship, retention, and follow up.
Inside, you’ll find:
• A simple breakdown of predictive, generative, and agentic AI
• Real nonprofit examples and fundraising outcomes
• An AI readiness assessment and 90 day action plan
• Guidance for evaluating AI vendors and building a smarter fundraising strategy
Whether your team is just beginning to explore AI or looking to refine your approach, this guide helps cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives stronger fundraising outcomes.