[New Research] The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era

Lauren Allen

Fundraising is changing in the era of AI—where do you fit in? The Blackbaud Institute asked 550+ nonprofit and education professionals in the US about factors driving their fundraising success. Keep reading to learn what they shared!

The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era provides an in-depth view of current trends in fundraising, addressing topics such as the evolving role of AI in fundraising, drivers of revenue growth, the power of tech integration, and more. The data shows that in 2024, 53% of the surveyed organizations experienced an increase in income and this report reveals the factors that contributed to their success.



Key findings include:

• The critical income streams for fundraisers in 2025, with a breakdown of the most successful revenue stream distributions
• 28% of participants say they are digitally mature AI users
• Organizations with above-average digital maturity scores are significantly more likely to see income growth

Adapt to the unique challenges facing fundraisers today with guidance designed to help you navigate change and fuel growth.

Download the free US report!



Regional Reports Available!

This US report is a segment of the Blackbaud Institute’s annual global Status of Fundraising research series, also surveying audiences in Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia and New Zealand.  To learn more about the fundraising outcomes in these regions, refer to the regional reports below:



Canada: The Status of Canadian Fundraising: A Benchmarking Report for the AI Era

United Kingdom: The Status of UK Fundraising: A Benchmarking Report for the AI Era

Australia and New Zealand: The Status of ANZ Fundraising: A Benchmarking Report for the AI Era