Our Blog for Nonprofit Professionals

Your team is already stretched. Grants in the morning, donor updates in the afternoon, event logistics squeezed in between. AI keeps coming up as the answer, but most of the tools you've tried feel disconnected, and nothing quite sticks. Here's the uncomfortable truth: 76% of nonprofits lack any formal AI strategy, meaning most organizations are just adding tools without a plan and getting chaos instead of relief. This guide walks you through how to build a simple, practical

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. For nonprofits, that translates into something practi

Managing your nonprofit’s social media shouldn’t feel overwhelming. With Vee, your AI team is already helping you stay consistent and visible. Now, we’re making it even easier to review, edit, and approve your content with our new Edit Post experience. Designed to give you more control without adding complexity, this update streamlines how you manage every post — from first draft to publishing. One Workflow. Three Simple Modes. Everything is now organized into three clear mod

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 significant portion of the remaining applicants never hear

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

Black Veg Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating predominantly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities about the benefits of holistic health, plant-based diets, and vegan lifestyles. Through culturally relevant programming and community engagement, the organization empowers individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices while building stronger community connections.

An Interview with Terron Edwards, Executive President of Fathers Making Progress For many nonprofit leaders, the mission is personal. For Terron Edwards, Executive President of Fathers Making Progress (FMP), fatherhood didn’t just inspire his work, it saved his life. In this conversation, Terron shares his journey, the power of intentional community, and how building the right systems, including AI teammates through Vee — has helped his organization scale its impact without s

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.

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: Letters of Intent (LOIs) Online Form responses Insid

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.

Good Today is a nonprofit on a mission to make doing good a daily habit. Partnering with companies and organizations, Good Today boosts employee engagement by allowing employees to vote on different causes to help the greater good, as a way for them to give back to the community. Every day, thousands of Good Today members donate small amounts to support urgent causes around the world, creating a global culture of generosity.

Riley Farm Rescue works to raise awareness about animal cruelty through education, special events, and promoting a vegan and cruelty-free lifestyle. Social media plays a critical role in helping them share these stories with the public and connect supporters directly to the animals who need help most Riley Farms.

Sharing Hope Africa is a young but rapidly growing nonprofit working in rural Mozambique and Eswatini, where access to education, healthcare, clean water, and economic opportunity is extremely limited. Since its founding in 2021, the organization has served more than 1,500 individuals annually through community driven, locally rooted programs that address critical needs such as nutrition, early childhood education, sustainable agriculture, and clean water access.

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

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 how the updated dashboard helps nonprofits stay orga

At Vee, we’re fortunate to work alongside nonprofits whose missions remind us why technology should exist in the first place. ACTS (Action in Community Through Service)  is one of those organizations—deeply rooted in compassion, guided by service, and relentlessly focused on helping people through crisis and into stability. For more than 56 years , ACTS has been a cornerstone of support in Prince William County, Virginia, meeting neighbors at their point of need and walking w

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.

Grant-making has changed, and so has the way funders evaluate nonprofits. In 2026, funders want more than formal proposals, reports, and budgets. They want a fuller picture of how organizations operate, communicate, and connect with their communities. Social media has become one of the clearest ways for funders to observe this in real time.

A strong social media strategy is now one of the most important tools a nonprofit can use to communicate its mission and grow its impact. Donors, volunteers, partners, and community members expect real stories, consistent updates, and a clear sense of momentum. They want to see that your organization is active, transparent, and creating measurable change.