Most of us came into this work to build relationships. But too often our days get buried under contact reports, prospect research, and messy systems that keep us tied to a desk.

In this episode, we explore a simple idea: what if AI could handle some of the repetitive administrative work so fundraisers could focus more energy on donor relationships?

You’ll hear the story behind a set of practical AI workflows that began as small experiments and grew into a framework that supports the entire major gift cycle, from prospect identification and donor research to cultivation strategy, proposal writing, and stewardship.

Along the way we talk about:

• the hidden cost of administrative work in major gift fundraising
• how broken systems once kept me behind a desk nearly full-time
• the breakthrough that helped identify the top 300 prospects for a record-setting campaign
• how fundraisers are using AI to produce cleaner CRM records and better donor briefings
• ethical guardrails, data security, and keeping humans firmly in charge

This conversation also introduces a new program I’m developing called The AI Advantage for Major Gifts, built by a career fundraiser to help peers reclaim time and strengthen donor relationships with practical AI workflows.

If this idea resonates with you, you can join the waitlist here:
letstalkfundraising.com/majorgifts

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