Grant-Seeking Webinar originally aired on February 12, 2026

In a time of budget cuts and increasing competition for grants, savvy fundraisers are deploying AI to help them do more with less. Some grant seekers say AI tools cut the time spent on applications by 80 to 90 percent, freeing them up to focus on the interpersonal aspects of fundraising that are vital to success. 

Join this 75-minute session to learn how to unlock AI’s potential to streamline grant seeking and boost productivity. You’ll learn from Josie White, philanthropic officer at Shelter the Homeless, who has integrated AI into grant writing at her nonprofit and built a custom AI tool using ChatGPT. 

White will outline practical ways AI can help you craft strong applications and save time — from kickstarting research to drafting and editing tailored responses to funders’ questions. She’ll share tips for creating prompts that get the answers you need, ensuring content sounds authentic, and avoiding telltale signs of AI.    

Plus, White will explain how and why her organization created its own AI tool and share a template your group can use to build a custom tool when you’re ready. 

You’ll learn: 

• Key considerations and steps to take before using AI to avoid common pitfalls 

• How to use free AI tools to help craft grant proposals while preserving your organization’s voice 

• How to decide whether a custom AI tool is right for your nonprofit — and build one if it is

Speaker

Josie White
Philanthropic Officer
Shelter the Homeless

Host

MJ Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Chronicle of Philanthropy

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This webinar is worth 1.25 CFRE credits.