AI Is Everywhere. What Actually Drives Fundraising Results (and What Won’t)

Date:

September 9, 2026

Time:

3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Type:

Breakout

Speakers:

Lisa Gonzalez

Bloomerang

Summary:

AI has arrived in the nonprofit sector, and those who master it will scale their impact and stay financially resilient. But many tools promise smarter fundraising while creating more noise and more work for already stretched teams.

Leaders evaluating AI need clarity, not hype. They need to know what to look for in order to achieve what matters most: raising more money to power their mission.

This session cuts through the hype and shows nonprofit leaders how to evaluate AI through a strategic fundraising lens. You’ll learn how to spot red flags, separate hype from real value, and identify solutions that deliver what matters most: clarity on where to focus, confidence in what to do next, and the ability to turn donor insight into revenue.

You’ll leave with a practical framework for choosing AI that strengthens donor relationships and drives measurable fundraising results.