Using AI Wisely in Your Nonprofit

Written By Izabella Carbert

AI is becoming a powerful tool for nonprofits, especially when it comes to saving time and boosting creativity. But it’s important to know where it can help, and where to be cautious.

Here’s how AI can be useful:

  • Content ideas: Use AI to brainstorm captions, blog post topics, or email subject lines.

  • Design help: Tools like Canva AI can quickly generate graphics you can customize.

  • Writing support: AI can help with first drafts of newsletters or social posts (you can always refine the tone).

Where to be careful:

  • Donor communication: Always write thank-you notes and personal donor outreach yourself. Nothing replaces authentic gratitude.

  • Sensitive stories: AI shouldn’t tell personal stories of impact, those need your nonprofit’s human touch.

  • Over-reliance: AI is a tool, not a replacement for your voice or mission.

AI can save time, but your heart and authenticity are what connect people to your nonprofit. Use it as a helper, not a substitute.

Quick Tip:

Try using AI to generate 10 caption ideas for your next campaign, then edit the one you like best to sound like you.

—Izzy
Founder of IC Impact

Izabella Carbert
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