I came across an article in Stanford Social Innovation Review about how AI is being used to strengthen donor relationships. TL;DR:
- AI can help nonprofits personalize outreach at scale (think: smarter thank-yous, timely check-ins, and customized updates).
- It can flag donors who might be slipping away so you can re-engage them before they disappear.
- Automation can free up staff time so humans can do what they do best—build authentic connections.
- But… it only works if we’re thoughtful about ethics, transparency, and keeping the “human” part of human relationships front and center.
My question for you: What’s one way you could see AI actually helping your donor relationships (without it feeling cold or transactional)?