Fundraising Friday: AI Prospect Research Using Free Tools Anyone Can Access
Today's AI tools can handle many research tasks that previously required expensive platforms and specialized databases. For time-pressed development professionals, this creates an opportunity to work smarter, not harder.
Join us and
Anne Hager, of Fundraising Levers, for an interactive session focused on practical AI applications for prospect research in both institutional funding and major donor spaces. We'll kick off with a brief overview of how to use free, accessible AI tools to uncover valuable prospect insights and craft more effective outreach. The majority of our time will be dedicated to peer discussion where you can:
- Share your successful AI use cases in fundraising
- Ask questions about implementation challenges
- Troubleshoot specific AI applications with colleagues
- Exchange practical tips for balancing efficiency with authentic relationship-building
Whether you're just starting to explore AI or already incorporating these tools into your workflows, you'll leave with concrete strategies to save time on research while maintaining the personal connections that drive donor engagement.
No technical expertise required—just an openness to learning from peers who understand your day-to-day fundraising challenges.
Fundraising Fridays are monthly hour-long “coffee talks” facilitated by thought leaders from the social sector. These discussion groups, held at 9:00 am the first Friday of each month, are free and open to any and all nonprofit professionals and volunteers interested in fundraising and development issues (EDs, DDs, development staff, volunteer leaders, consultants, etc.). Participants will come away with a greater understanding of the topic at hand and connections to nonprofit peers who share similar interests and concerns.