Just a few decades ago, data was relatively scarce, generated mainly through manual processes or limited digital systems. Technological advancements, in particular the rise of cloud computing, IoT devices, mobile apps, and social media, have exponentially increased our ability to generate, collect, and analyze data.

This doesn’t mean that everyone has to become a data scientist or learn SQL. It means that everyone, from fundraisers to event planners to communications teams, has a role to play in collecting, storing, and communicating information in ways that are accessible and usable by others.

AI is transforming how advancement professionals engage, strategize, and fundraise. With the right digital infrastructure in place, AI doesn’t just offer incremental improvements—it unlocks a path toward full digital transformation. In an increasingly competitive and fast-changing philanthropic landscape, this transformation is essential to staying relevant and responsive. For advancement shops exploring how to harness AI effectively, here are five essential insights to guide your AI strategy.

Higher education is facing its fair share of challenges, from mounting financial pressure to an evolving digital landscape. AI offers a powerful lever for future-proofing institutional strategies. Rather than being a standalone solution, AI is the combination of strong data foundations and intentional digital transformation. It enables institutions to scale more efficiently, unlock hidden opportunities, and adapt to change with agility. This FAQ explores how AI is being used across advancement and development operations—not only by well-funded programs but also by lean teams seeking to do more with less. Whether it’s improving prospect identification, maximizing outreach, or cultivating long-term donor pipelines, AI is becoming an essential tool in building sustainable and resilient advancement models.

In the conversations we have with higher education organizations, there is a recognition that the dawn of a new era in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and personalization is upon us. Technological progress is widening the gap between the data-driven world we live in and the age-old traditional methods of fundraising.

The recent, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have created hype that can pose quandaries for advancement leaders and board members who are looking to explore the potential opportunities for their higher education institutions. This blog aims to provide some clarification around different types of AI and how different applications can provide value to higher education advancement shops.

If you work with marketing at a fundraising organization, zero-party data and first-party data can be your best friend. Zero-party and first-party data are the most robust data you can safely obtain and both provide great quality without compromising privacy. 

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Technology adoption is always a challenge, especially for enterprise organizations. Disrupting a workplace with new technology, particularly when it involves solutions that are frequently used by employees, can leave people feeling confused, or with a lack of direction.

Digitization is the strategic issue of our time and when done right, digital transformation helps connect people, processes, and technology. Digital possibilities and strategy have mutual influence on each other in helping shape overall organizational strategy and digital priorities.

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