{"id":38144,"date":"2025-10-09T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/?post_type=news&p=38144"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:29:13","slug":"how-blackbaud-ai-empowers-private-schools-to-transform-fundraising-through-innovation","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/how-blackbaud-ai-empowers-private-schools-to-transform-fundraising-through-innovation","title":{"rendered":"How Blackbaud AI Empowers Private Schools to Transform Fundraising Through Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

School leaders weigh more than just annual funds\u2014they must also consider enrollment goals, budgeting for operations, net tuition revenue gaps, financial aid and major campaigns. Institutions of all sizes face similar challenges that impact fundraising strategies. Smaller teams need ways to engage parent participation while increasing annual funds. Larger schools may be hyper-focused on an upcoming capital campaign and have a team of gift officers assigned to specific portfolios. Both groups are looking for better methods to identify alumni with greater giving potential and to bring in new donors. And above all, sustaining positive relationships with families is just as crucial as meeting financial targets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blackbaud Raiser\u2019s Edge NXT\u00ae<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> its rapidly developing AI capabilities directly address these needs. Using the latest technology, schools can run their fundraising efforts with greater efficiency, more personalized engagement and improved results\u2014ushering in a new era for K\u201312 advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aspirational Leadership: AI in the Hands of the Head of School<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Imagine a head of school using AI to strengthen community ties\u2014tools that allow leaders to personalize every interaction with families, alumni and donors. Let\u2019s look at an example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Heads of schools connect with their families every day, for every reason, from thanking them for a gift, to inviting them to sit on a committee, to responding to a complaint. Imagine how much more effective the conversation would be if before the call they could quickly look at a real-time summary of their history with that parent\u2014including past contributions, events attended and their child’s activities\u2014ensuring prompt and informed communication. A new feature for Raiser\u2019s Edge NXT, allows you to ask Blackbaud AI for insights using natural language, and gain essential insights in moments. With this information the head of school might:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n