Published: May 15, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger If you've ever found yourself toggling between five different platforms before 10 a.m. — one for grant tracking, another for social media scheduling, a spreadsheet for event planning, and a folder full of email threads that somehow hold the most important information — you're not alone. For most nonprofits, scattered workflows aren't a sign of disorganization. They're a sign of an organization that has grown, adapted, and said

Published: April 24, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger Picture a two-person development team at a community nonprofit. They're good at their jobs. They care about the mission. And every week, a significant chunk of their time disappears into a maze of spreadsheets, calendar reminders, and email threads trying to track which report is due to which funder, whether the Q3 financials match the budget narrative, and whether that interim report deadline is the 15th or the 30th. Sound f

Published: April 22, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger Picture this: it's Tuesday morning, and your one-person development team is juggling 15 open grant opportunities. Three deadlines land this week. Two funders updated their guidelines last month, and you only found out by accident. The research spreadsheet hasn't been touched since January. Sound familiar? The grant landscape has never been more competitive or more demanding. Funders have raised the bar on what they expect in

Published: April 22, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger Picture this: a small nonprofit doing genuinely transformational work in its community. Staff show up early, stay late, and believe deeply in the mission. But their last donor newsletter went out three months ago. Their spring grant submission didn't reflect the new program language they adopted in January. And their executive director just missed a funder deadline because she was finishing a quarterly report. The work is rea

Published: March 31, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger Nonprofits are being asked to do more than ever—with less. More visibility.More funding.More impact. But without more time or resources. That’s where AI is starting to play a real role. Not as a trend—but as a shift in how nonprofits operate, scale, and sustain their work. What Is AI for Nonprofits (Really)? Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to systems that can analyze data, generate content, and support decision-making. Fo

Published: March 25, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger You found the perfect grant. You spent hours (maybe days) crafting the application. You hit submit… And then—nothing. No update. No feedback. No rejection. Just silence. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. The Reality: Funders Do Ghost Many nonprofits assume that every application gets a response. In reality, that’s far from true. Studies show that only 10–30% of grant applications receive funding, and a significan

In 2026, AI has emerged as a powerful partner that helps nonprofits stay connected with donors in meaningful, mission aligned ways. It does not replace the human connection at the core of philanthropy. It enhances it. When used thoughtfully, AI becomes a tool that helps nonprofits communicate with clarity, consistency, and care. This guide explores how AI can strengthen donor relationships, increase retention, and help nonprofits build deeper trust with the people who invest

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary is a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and education of native and exotic reptiles Phoenix Herpetological. From abandoned pets to confiscated wildlife, their team provides lifelong care while teaching the public about conservation through tours, school programs, and community outreach.

For many nonprofit leaders, the question is no longer whether AI can help. The question is how deeply AI can be woven into existing workflows to strengthen the entire organization. This article explores the operational benefits of AI and how tools like Vee.com's Maggie AI and Grant AI can support everyday processes that often drain staff time and limit capacity.

Published: February 12, 2026 · By Stephanie Weisinger When it comes to grants, clarity matters. You need to understand where information comes from, and feel confident in what you're submitting. That’s why we’ve introduced Source Exposure & Memory Control inside Grant. This update gives you visibility into the sources used to generate your content, and control over how they’re used moving forward. What’s New You can now view and manage the sources Grant uses while generating:

Annual planning is one of the most important processes for nonprofit leaders. It sets the tone for the year, establishes priorities, clarifies goals, and aligns the entire organization around a shared mission. Yet planning often becomes difficult to complete because staff are stretched thin and day to day tasks compete for attention.

Nonprofits rely on storytelling to inspire action, mobilize supporters, and elevate community voices. Whether the goal is awareness, education, or policy change, narrative is one of the most powerful tools in an organization's toolbox. In 2026, AI offers a new way to strengthen narratives without overwhelming staff.

In 2026, responsible AI use is becoming a shared priority among nonprofit leaders who want to embrace innovation without compromising the values that define their mission. The goal is not to slow progress. The goal is to ensure that the technology strengthens the work instead of overshadowing it. Ethical AI begins with intention.

In 2025, ACTS received a $5,000 grant from The Boeing Company’s Employee Community Fund (ECF) Potomac Region Chapter, a competitive funding program that supports frontline organizations advancing essential community services. Grant AI played a key role in helping ACTS articulate its wide ranging impact, program outcomes, and urgent community priorities in a compelling and funder aligned application.

NASA HUNCH is one of the most unique and transformative education programs in the country. It brings high school students into real NASA challenges, giving them the chance to design and build actual hardware, software, medical solutions, tools, and food used by astronauts on the International Space Station. NASA HUNCH stands for High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware NASA HUNCH ALL HANDS, a mission that has completely reimagined how young people discover STEM career

Published: December 18, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger Grant writing is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a nonprofit. Between researching opportunities, validating fit, writing applications, tracking deadlines, and following up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve refreshed the Grant Dashboard in Vee, to make it easier to understand the value you’re getting, see what matters most, and take the right next step at the right time. This walkthrough shows

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most transformative tools available to nonprofits. In 2026, organizations of all sizes are discovering that AI can help them expand programs, reach more people, and free up critical staff time. While AI cannot replace the human heart behind nonprofit work, it can increase the reach and efficiency of your mission in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.

Published: December 11, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger It’s December 2025. Your team is deep in year-end campaigns, sending donor thank-yous, maybe even squeezing in a little PTO. Applying for grants might feel like something to push to January. But here’s the reality: many funders are still open—and actively looking for strong applications to close out their 2025 funding goals. Yes, grants are still open in December A lot of nonprofit leaders assume that foundations shut down

Published: December 2, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger As the year comes to a close, nonprofits enter the most crucial fundraising period of the entire calendar. December alone accounts for a significant portion of annual giving across the sector. Nearly one third of all yearly donations typically arrive during this month, and a large percentage of that comes in the final week. Many organizations depend on this window to meet budgets, secure program funding, and set the tone fo

Published: December 1, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger Nonprofits often ask whether they need to invest in both grant support and social media. Based on current research, sector reports, and philanthropic trends, the answer is clear: yes. Both pillars reinforce one another, amplify organizational visibility, and significantly improve fundraising outcomes. This article synthesizes findings from academic studies, industry surveys, and fundraising data to demonstrate why grants an