AI is moving fast. And many donor relations professionals are being told to “use it” without any clear guidance on how.
This four-part webinar series will teach you how AI works in fundraising. You'll learn practical, low-risk ways to utilize AI to improve donor communications, streamline workflows, and strengthen the donor experience.
We won’t just talk about what’s possible. We’ll build it together.
We’ll start with:
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What AI is (and isn’t)
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Ethical considerations for donor-facing work
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Where AI can support—not replace—human connection
Then, we’ll apply it directly to your work:
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Drafting acknowledgment language
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Refining stewardship messaging
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Generating impact summaries
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Mapping donor touchpoints
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Reducing repetitive administrative tasks
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Creating prompt frameworks you can reuse
What Makes the AI Lab Different
Designed for Fundraising and Donor Relations Professionals
Everything in this lab is built with development professionals in mind. We’re applying AI to the real work you do every day — and addressing the complex, industry-specific questions around voice, ethics, stewardship, and donor trust.
A Community of Practice
You’ll join an AI-focused Community of Practice, connecting with peers from similar organizations, sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning alongside DRG experts in real time.
Hands-On Application
You’ll build, prompt, draft, and refine your own communications. Together, we’ll map donor touchpoints and generate donor-facing content that's ready for review.
Who This Series is For
If you are responsible for planning, writing, reviewing, or distributing donor-facing communications—this series was made for you.
Whether you are AI-curious, AI-cautious, or already experimenting, The AI Lab will give you the structure and clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
Disclaimer: At DRG, we believe AI should never replace the human element in fundraising and donor relations. But we also recognize its ability to reduce redundancies, support stronger writing, and make our teams more efficient.
What Makes the AI Lab Different
Designed for Fundraising and Donor Relations Professionals
Everything in this lab is built with development professionals in mind. We’re applying AI to the real work you do every day — and addressing the complex, industry-specific questions around voice, ethics, stewardship, and donor trust.
A Community of Practice
You’ll join an AI-focused Community of Practice, connecting with peers from similar organizations, sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning alongside DRG experts in real time.
Hands-On Application
You’ll build, prompt, draft, and refine your own communications. Together, we’ll map donor touchpoints and generate donor-facing content that's ready for review.
Who This Series is For
If you are responsible for planning, writing, reviewing, or distributing donor-facing communications—this series was made for you.
Whether you are AI-curious, AI-cautious, or already experimenting, The AI Lab will give you the structure and clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
Disclaimer: At DRG, we believe AI should never replace the human element in fundraising and donor relations. But we also recognize that it can reduce redundancies, support stronger writing, and make our teams more efficient.
Topics & Schedule
You can purchase individual lessons for $60 or the entire series for $200.
Apr 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $60Explore how to use generative AI in donor relations to increase efficiency and insight while protecting trust, voice, and accuracy. Learn what AI is (and isn’t) suited for in stewardship, impact reporting, and donor communications, plus ethical guardrails, review processes, and prompt basics.
May 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $60Learn how to use AI to turn one core story into a ready-to-use communications campaign. Map your plan, extract the key narrative, and generate a structured content pack for emails, letters, reports, and web—so you can save time, stay consistent, and extend the life of every strong story.
May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $60Learn how to use generative AI to scale stewardship without losing authenticity. Build flexible frameworks for thank-you letters, impact updates, and recognition language so your team refines and personalizes—rather than starts from scratch—while protecting donor voice, trust, and sound judgment.
May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMWebinar | $60In this hands-on lab, you’ll bring one long-form asset and use generative AI to craft a donor-centered impact narrative, draft multi-channel communications, and create a repeatable workflow—leaving with ready-to-use content and a process you can apply immediately.
Scholarship Support & Partners
We’re endlessly grateful to our partners at Avid, who believe in expanding access to professional development in donor relations. Avid is the AI-powered Fundraising Operating System that connects your CRM, email, ads, and donation tools into one intelligent system. It runs behind the scenes, automating your workflows and unlocking real-time results—without the manual effort.
Thanks to their support, a limited number of scholarships are available for this series.
Apply for a Scholarship by April 10 →
FAQ
Can I buy one registration for my entire team, even if we're all viewing it remotely?
Yes! Complete your purchase and you will receive a confirmation email (check your junk mail folder if you don't see it) with a link you can share with your team members allowing them to register for free. Only one purchase per organization is required.
Are these webinars included in any other webinar series purchase?
No. This series is separate from all other webinar series offered.
Do these webinars count towards my CFRE certification?
This series has been approved for 4 CFRE continuing education points—1 per webinar.