Game-changing AI Tools for Nonprofits
In the world of nonprofits, efficiency is paramount. Fortunately, a plethora of AI-powered tools are available to streamline tasks and amplify your organization's impact. Let's delve into some indispensable tools we use almost daily to enhance productivity:
What is it? - Calendly is a smart calendar tool with highly customizable booking functions. We rely on it to swiftly schedule appointments with donors or clients, hassle-free.
Why we love it - Ever found yourself exchanging emails for days just to find a suitable meeting time? With Calendly, that's a thing of the past. Users can set their availability, and those scheduling meetings can instantly see open slots.
Cost - While the free version meets basic needs, consider upgrading for features like multiple meeting types and collaboration options. Pricing starts at $10 for the Standard plan and $16 for Teams.
What is it? - Canva is an online design and visual communication platform, now powered by AI.
Why we love it - Teams can collaborate on annual reports, flyers, brochures, and more in real time. With its latest AI tools, Canva can even handle much of the design work for you.
Cost - While the free version offers essential tools, the Pro subscription at $12.99 per month unlocks advanced features like custom designs and print-ready exports.
What is it? - Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing solution, soon to include an “AI-powered assistant” launching in May 2024.
Why we love it - With the Pro version, the AI assistant can track notes, create meeting agendas, synthesize conversations, and manage next steps.
Cost - Zoom offers various plans, from a free version with unlimited meetings up to 40 minutes each, to robust business plans. Note that access to the AI assistant requires a paid subscription, with more details forthcoming in May.
What is it? - Pen to Print is an application that digitizes handwritten notes using optical character recognition software (OCR).
Why we love it - Save time and effort by avoiding the need to retype handwritten notes, especially from board and committee meetings. The tool is remarkably fast, delivering notes in seconds.
Cost - Free!
What is it? - Chatbot AI is a computer program designed to engage in conversation with human users, particularly over the internet.
Why we love it - Chatbots can save nonprofits over 10 hours per week by handling basic inquiries or guiding users to the appropriate contact points.
Cost - While many options are paid, ChatBot offers a free version for nonprofits. Apply for access by logging your nonprofit's EIN and information on their website.
What is it? - GrammarlyGO is an AI-powered tool that enhances your writing.
Why we love it - Everyone needs a reliable proofreader! GrammarlyGO provides AI support to check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and even flag potential plagiarism.
Cost - Free users receive 100 monthly prompts, while Premium and Team users can get 500 monthly commands. The Premium plan costs $12 per month if billed yearly.
What is it? Frase offers “search engine optimization”, SEO , which is the process of traffic to your article or website. It aims to improve your website’s position in the list of options with options that appear first (at the top of the page) with the best.
Why we love it - We can all use more help getting the word out about nonprofits. SEO can be that help.
Cost - Frase offers three pricing plans: Solo - Team plans that cost anywhere from $14.99/month - $100+. There's no free plan, but they do provide a 5-day trial.
What is it? Like ChatGPT but for PDFs
Why we love it - We're fans because it's a game-changer for research, swiftly summarizing pages of PDF data and even answering questions about them. Perfect for grant writing and diving deep into complex subjects during research.
Cost - It's free to use with the basic plan, or upgrade to the Plus Plan at just $5/month for enhanced features and analysis capabilities.
With these AI-powered tools at your disposal, your nonprofit can operate more efficiently, communicate more effectively, and achieve greater impact in your community. Embrace the power of technology and propel your mission forward with confidence.
