Donor Perceptions of AI 2025
Cherian Koshy
See what donors really think about AI in fundraising through insights from 1,031 current US donors.
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A curated library of AI resources from Fundraising.AI’s network of leading partners.
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Research, templates, and guides from Fundraising.AI and its co-founders.
Donor Perceptions of AI: Key Findings
Chappell
Insights from 1,006 current US donors on the future of AI in philanthropy – see what donors really think about AI use in nonprofits, and how fundraisers can use AI in ethical and transparent ways that build trust.
FAI Nonprofit Governance Policy Template
Fundraising.AI
Use this simple, easy to understand governance policy template to guide the adoption and implementation of Responsible AI principles at your organization.
Quick AI Decision-Making Checklist
Practivated
Too many AI tools out there? Avoid analysis paralysis thanks to this free checklist by our co-founder Mallory Erickson – just 7 simple steps to help ensure your tools meet your needs.
How to Use AI Ethically in Crisis Mode
Practivated
This free webinar by Mallory Erickson will gives you practical, human-first guidance on how to approach AI in a way that’s aligned with your values and grounded in your mission.
Improving the Moment of the Gift
Fundraising.AI
AI can revolutionize nonprofit fundraising by enhancing donor engagement, optimizing campaigns, and fostering ethical practices through the FAI Framework.
Reports and research
2025 Donor Perceptions of AI Report
Kindsight
AI is no longer just a buzzword in philanthropy—it’s here, shaping how charities operate and connect with donors. But what do donors really think about this shift?
The State of AI Adoption & Transformation for Nonprofits
Virtuous
A benchmark study of 346 nonprofits reveals the gap between AI adoption and real impact.
Report | AI Readiness Path: Key insights for nonprofits and funders
Bonterra
How social good organizations are finding their footing in the journey to adopt and apply AI.
Report | 2026 Fundraising Outlook
Bonterra
Trends, Opportunities & Challenges Shaping the Year Ahead
AI Overview
The Nonprofit Alliance
The Nonprofit Alliance’s in-depth overview is the go-to resource for the latest legislative developments in AI and their potential impact on nonprofits.
The Impact of AI on Search Engine Optimization
Moore
Organic search traffic will be cut in half by 2028 because of changes in the search landscape.
Guides and playbooks
Responsible Predictive Fundraising: Governance Models for AI in Nonprofits
Squark
A practical framework for trust, governance, accountability, and responsible AI adoption in nonprofit fundraising.
Doing More AI With Less Effort: AI as the Force Multiplier for Fundraising Teams
Squark
How predictive AI helps resource-constrained fundraising teams create more leverage, focus, and performance.
The Next-Best Action Playbook: Turning Donor Data Into Fundraising Decisions
Squark
How donor-level predictions become concrete next-best actions across campaigns, channels, and teams.
The Executive’s Guide to 25% Growth in Donor Acquisition Advertising
Avid
See how leading nonprofits improve donor acquisition results by reducing wasted spend, improving targeting, and automation.
Get Started with AI
Bloomerang
Dive into the fascinating evolution and rich history of AI explore the 4 essential aspects of AI applications for nonprofits.
Copilot Agent Playbook for Nonprofits
Microsoft
A practical guide exploring how Copilot agents can automate routine work and support everyday operations across teams.
50 Fundraising Prompts
Namaste Data
Whether you work on Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, or Events, these copy-and-paste ready prompts will help you get started with AI today.
AI Governance Framework for Nonprofits
ANB Advisory Group
This AI Governance Framework includes three materials: an internal governance policy template for you to complete with your organization, a series of short videos explaining the elements of AI governance, and talking points for…
How to Spot Responsible and Beneficial AI: Three Questions to Start With
Blackbaud
Your AI tools should be as responsible to your cause, donors, and team as you are.
Everything You Need to Know About AI for Nonprofits
DonorSearch
Explore the E-Guide to learn how AI can empower you to increase fundraising revenue, find and solicit high-capacity prospects most likely to give, and streamline fundraising operations.
Unlocking the Power of AI for Ethical Nonprofit Fundraising
BWF
Explore our dedicated page focusing on the ethical considerations concerning the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in nonprofit fundraising.
Putting the Fundraising.AI Framework into Action: An Executive Planning Guide
AWS
This AWS guide helps nonprofits develop an AI policy for fundraising operations.
Tools and assessments
ProspectAI
Dataro
Get ranked, AI-driven recommendations on which donors to focus on, engage now, and what to do next.
Quiz | Can AI help your nonprofit reach peak impact?
Bonterra
Explore Bonterra’s new, eight-question interactive and assess your AI maturity.
DonorSearch Ai Fact Sheet
DonorSearch
A quick guide to what DonorSearch AI can do for your fundraising.
DonorSearch Ai - How We Can Help You With Specific Fundraising Initiatives
DonorSearch
DonorSearch Ai is the most advanced machine learning algorithm ever developed for the nonprofit sector.
5 minute assessment of your organizations digital mindset
AWS
Take our five-minute cloud maturity assessment to benchmark your organization’s stage of cloud adoption against the overall nonprofit sector.
Understand your organizations digital mindset
AWS
Download Powering purpose in the cloud: A guide for cloud adoption in the nonprofit sector to learn about technology trends and the state of cloud adoption in the nonprofit sector.
Webinars, courses, and offers
How to use AI to tailor storytelling and boost donor engagement
GoFundMe Pro
In this webinar on September 25, 2025, GoFundMe Pro will explore how nonprofits can harness the power of AI to deliver tailored ask amounts, drive deeper donor engagement, and remove friction from the giving process.
Chart Your Course: Navigating the New AI Landscape
Blackbaud
Looking for more resources on how AI can become a part of your work? Check out the Chart Your
10% off AI for Anyone Course
The Human Stack
A 10% discount on our popular AI for Anyone course! Make sure you know all the basics and feel ready for Summit!
15% off Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft
Transform your fundraising and maximize your impact with Microsoft 365 Copilot – eligible nonprofit organizations can receive a 15% discount.