Beyond Fundraising
How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Scale Impact & Sustainability
A free resource from The Community Foundation to help nonprofits break free from the fundraising treadmill and build lasting impact with AI.
The Problem
Why Fundraising Alone Isn’t Enough
Most nonprofits measure success by how much money they raise. But revenue ≠ results. Chasing grants and donations creates burnout, instability, and missed opportunities.
“Money raised does not equal mission achieved.”
The Opportunity with AI
How AI Helps Nonprofits Scale Without Scaling Staff
This free guide shows you practical, real-world strategies nonprofits are using now:
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Automated grant research & writing support
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Volunteer management & engagement with AI tools
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Program impact tracking in real time
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AI-powered marketing & storytelling at scale
Proof in Action
Case Study Highlight
A small literacy nonprofit with just two staff members:
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Freed 8+ hours/week by automating donor communications
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Proved measurable impact with AI-driven student outcomes analysis
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Increased volunteer engagement by 10x in 6 months
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Cut admin time by 30%
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Attracted a multi-year capacity-building grant
Why Nonprofits Fail at AI
The #1 mistake: Treating AI as a shiny tool, not a strategic system.
Our Small But Mighty Method™ helps you:
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Use AI to increase capacity without extra staff
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Prove impact to funders in measurable ways
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Build sustainable systems that reduce burnout & unlock growth
