Inclusive Philanthropy Institute
AI-Powered Grant Development:
❓Smarter, Faster, Ethical❓
Are you curious (or, perhaps, cautious) about integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your grant development process?
As institutions and organizations are tasked with doing more with less, fundraisers are navigating growing expectations with limited capacity…writing grant proposals while also cultivating donor relationships, managing stewardship plans, preparing reports for funders, developing campaign strategies, and meeting ambitious fundraising goals. Competing priorities and lack of time, structure, or internal coordination can lead to rushed proposals and missed funding opportunities.
Join us for a virtual webinar that explores how fundraising-focused AI platforms can serve as powerful tools in the grant development process, helping you streamline your grant workflow without compromising authenticity, narrative integrity, or funder trust. Participants will see firsthand how AI can elevate – not replace – the human insight and creativity that makes mission-driven storytelling powerful.
We will also address the ethical considerations of using AI in fundraising, including data privacy, transparency, and authorship integrity. Best practices will guide you in integrating AI tools responsibly, maintaining funder confidence and ensuring that your institution’s voice remains clear and compelling.
Additionally, participants will explore a real-time demonstration of AI in action, led by our collaborator, GrantAppli, an AI-powered platform designed for grant development. While showcasing GrantAppli’s features, such as evaluating funder websites, extracting relevant data, and generating draft content that maintains your institution’s voice, the webinar will emphasize transferable insights and build awareness of how AI can support efficiency, alignment with funder priorities, and support authentic storytelling across various tools.
This webinar will be recorded. The slides, recording, and any associated handouts will be sent to all registered attendees after the webinar.
Participants will receive a “Grant Development with AI” Toolkit, featuring:
October 1, 2025
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. EST
Registration is closed
CFRE Points Available*
About your instructor
Maia McGill
Consulting Partner, Inclusive Philanthropy
Maia is committed to the study, development and implementation of inclusive philanthropic strategies that advance systemic change in higher education, university advancement and nonprofit organizations. She is a seasoned industry leader with more than 18 years of experience in the higher education and philanthropic sectors and co-founded the former Office of Inclusive Philanthropy at the Florida International University (FIU) Foundation in 2021, which was the first of its kind in the nation.
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Full participation in select courses is applicable for CFRE points. The Certified Fund Raising Executive credential is a voluntary credential recognized worldwide. You can learn more CFRE credentialing here.
Registration is Closed
Early Bird Registration August 1-September 1, 2025: $150 per person
General Registration September 2-22, 2025: $175 per person
Marts&Lundy Client Registration: $125 per person throughout the registration period
Registration fees are nonrefundable.