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  AI in Fundraising: 3 time-savers that aren’t about writing

  AI can help fundraisers save time beyond writing by spotting data trends, automating small admin tasks, and speeding up local...

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  Free AI training for small charities

  A practical introduction to AI, funded and free to attend. Part of the AI for Social Change project within TechSoup's...

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  What this year's Charity AI Conference told us about where the sector really is

  José reflects on what DSC's 2026 Charity AI Conference, and the new Charity Digital Skills Report, reveal about where the...

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  Why AI gets things wrong with such confidence (and how to manage it)

  AI chatbots will sometimes get things wrong, and say so with total confidence. The instinct is to ask how to...

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  How AI is helping charity marketers do more

  José explains how AI-powered features embedded in everyday marketing, automation and CRM tools are helping charity teams streamline content creation,...

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  The two-step fundraising system every charity should be using

  José explores how small charities can use structured funding research alongside AI tools to make smarter fundraising decisions, strengthen their...

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  AI is helping charities do more with less. But what is the hidden cost?

  AI is becoming part of everyday work across the sector. It is helping teams move faster and do more with...

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  Why charities must keep pace with a shifting world

  Start using AI in a skilful way.

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  How is AI reshaping the charity sector?

  AI isn’t just hype. It’s reshaping how work gets done, and charities risk getting left behind if they don’t engage.

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  Getting Started With AI: Practical Tips for Small Charities

  In this article, Ian Pembridge explores how many small charities are hesitant or slow to adopt AI despite growing pressures...