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AI for Nonprofits
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AI for Nonprofits

by Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Cheryl Contee
July 2025
Intermediate to advanced
528 pages
12h 10m
English
Wiley
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Chapter 29Enhancing Legal Operations and Compliance

Based on insights from an interview with Olga V. Mack and Kassi Burns.

In an increasingly complex operational landscape, nonprofits are expected to navigate a range of regulatory, legal, and management challenges while remaining mission-focused. AI-powered technologies can significantly enhance your ability to meet these demands, empowering your organization to streamline operations and reduce the burden of manual processes. From regulatory compliance and donor data protection to volunteer and contract management, AI offers your nonprofit the tools to manage risk, ensure legal compliance, and improve overall efficiency. This chapter explores five critical areas—regulatory compliance and reporting, donor data protection and privacy, volunteer management and liability, grant management, and contract management—where AI can play a transformative role, helping your organization not only meet its obligations but also optimize resources for greater impact.

Critical Skills and Competencies

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Navigating regulatory requirements can be a complex and time-consuming challenge for nonprofits, but getting it right is crucial for maintaining tax-exempt status, adhering to fundraising laws, and safeguarding donor trust. AI-powered tools can simplify compliance by automating tasks like monitoring legal updates, generating accurate reports, and flagging potential compliance risks. Some of these tools have ...

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