{"id":21861,"date":"2025-06-23T06:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=21861"},"modified":"2025-06-25T06:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:34:35","slug":"ai-nonprofit-finance-should-your-organization-lead-or-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/ai-nonprofit-finance-should-your-organization-lead-or-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial intelligence in nonprofit finance: Should your organization lead or follow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/technology-innovation\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArtificial intelligence in nonprofit finance: Should your organization lead or follow?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-06-23T06:13:10-04:00\">June 23, 2025<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Artificial intelligence in nonprofit finance: Should your organization lead or follow?\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/ai-nonprofit-finance-should-your-organization-lead-or-follow\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/author\/nancy-master\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/1533142329170-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/1533142329170-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/1533142329170.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Nancy Master<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you see artificial intelligence (AI) as a futuristic technology trend for the finance and accounting profession? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s time to rethink the role of AI at your organization. AI accounting tools are going mainstream according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossadams.com\/about\/press\/press-releases\/2023\/12\/ai-has-a-positive-impact-on-accounting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent survey by Moss Adams and OnePoll<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study revealed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>79% of accountants think AI assistance with job-related tasks is beneficial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>69% believe AI has a positive impact on the profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most nonprofit finance professionals aren\u2019t worried about AI, instead seeing it as an opportunity to offload least-favorite tasks and take on new challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, 64% of those surveyed believe the use of AI technology will augment rather than eliminate jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many also understand AI could help fill the shortage of skilled accountants by automating routine tasks and enabling accountants to focus more on strategic work\u2014ultimately attracting more people to the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">How nonprofits can drive greater mission impact with AI and intelligent automation<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Discover how nonprofits can harness AI and intelligent automation to streamline financial operations, enhance strategic decision-making, and ultimately amplify their mission impact.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-1026be44-4537-4a3c-b01b-7e40f1fb4be4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>download now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/NFP-AI-Guide-Image-718x810.jpg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"A woman works at her desk in a modern office.\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/NFP-AI-Guide-Image-718x810.jpg 718w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nonprofit finance professionals are also looking to AI tools to help meet evolving demands by enhancing nonprofit finance transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you still need to be your organization\u2019s financial historian\u2014studying historical data to find ways to improve tomorrow\u2014today\u2019s nonprofit finance leaders are also forward-looking advisors, evaluating real-time data, discovering important insights, and making flexible adjustments when opportunities or threats arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll explore how AI helps nonprofits increase efficiency, enhance compliance, gain a deeper understanding of financial performance, and optimize financial strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#gate-1026be44-4537-4a3c-b01b-7e40f1fb4be4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the e-book<\/a> to discover how nonprofits can harness AI and intelligent automation to amplify their mission impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;ll cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#what\" data-level=\"2\">What is AI?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#leaders\" data-level=\"2\">What will AI do for nonprofit finance leaders?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#future\" data-level=\"2\">Nonprofit finance and AI&hellip;today, tomorrow, and in the future<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#will\" data-level=\"2\">Will most nonprofits benefit from leading the way or following cautiously with AI?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final\" data-level=\"2\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-about-the-author\" data-level=\"2\">About the author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><strong>What is AI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is transforming nonprofit financial management. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a nonprofit finance leader, understand how AI can help your team streamline routine administrative tasks (such as data entry and reconciliations) and allow more time to be spent on mission-focused strategic planning and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is an umbrella term that encompasses several technologies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rule-based programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotic process automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a92f37481d49&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a92f37481d49\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"366\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph1.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robotic Process Automation (RPA) automates repetitive tasks to help save time for knowledge workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RPA can scrape data from the web, extract and process the content of different types of files, and make calculations. RPA can be found in any application that automatically moves and inserts data into the correct places on forms, contracts, and worksheets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An example of RPA would be tax preparation software that extracts data from PDFs of W2s and 1099s, places it in the right spots on the 1040, and then performs tax calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep learning is a branch of machine learning techniques where artificial neural networks\u2014typically these are thought to be algorithms inspired by the human brain\u2014learn from really large amounts of data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, these algorithms power things like facial recognition or voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa and even speech translation systems such as Google Translate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leaders\"><strong>What will AI do for nonprofit finance leaders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of thinking of AI as just a technology, envision it as a way to augment our intelligence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every organization should be asking, \u201dHow can we add this type of technology to our processes and use it to further our mission?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s finance leaders need more time to focus on strategic work. They need active insights ready at the right time to embolden decision-making and inform strategic direction so they can jump on new opportunities to expand mission impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This requires <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/industry\/nonprofit\/?utm_source=maxymiser&amp;utm_medium=T2295479_Homepage_Redirect_to_Sage_v2&amp;utm_campaign=element1_Variant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nonprofit accounting and financial management solutions<\/a> embedded with powerful analytic capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In nonprofit organizations, AI will help nonprofit finance teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ingest documents like receipts, invoices, and time entries automatically and send information where it is needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate reconciliations so the accounting staff only needs to deal with exceptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform continuous accounting to eliminate the financial close.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catch any potential fraud or abuse much earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from strategic insights trends in funding, costs, cash, and spend variances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find anomalies in transaction data and bring them to your team\u2019s attention for further outlier analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audit 100% of your data efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1039\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph2-1.jpg 1039w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph2-1-768x387.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1039px) 100vw, 1039px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The capabilities of AI technology continue to evolve, bringing new benefits to nonprofit organizations and their finance teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, adaptive AI is an emerging technology that delivers better outcomes faster by learning patterns from past experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adaptive AI adjusts for real-world changes by revising its own code. This presents an exciting opportunity for nonprofits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpajournal.com\/2023\/06\/26\/icymi-nonprofit-technology-predictions-and-trends-for-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make better decisions faster, while remaining flexible to adjust to changing conditions in the future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"future\"><strong>Nonprofit finance and AI\u2026today, tomorrow, and in the future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nonprofit leaders do not have to wait for these transformative benefits; there are a number of technologies already providing AI capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we have plenty of computer processing power to automate all workflows and deal with massive datasets using unconstrained machine learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have the connectivity and integration capabilities to empower zero latency analytics, available on demand at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And cloud computing provides the scalability and elasticity to capture every transaction in real-time in full detail, allowing AI to help drive insights for finance leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/product-capabilities\/core-financials\/ledger-accounting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sage Intacct Intelligent GL<\/a>\u2122 makes continuous accounting a reality today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.sageintacct.com\/blog\/the-intelligent-gl-and-the-evolution-of-nonprofit-accounting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It brings in real-time transactions from across your organization<\/a>\u2014and even from other applications and finance institutions through open integration\u2014to perform a continuous financial close. A great example of success is the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Their finance team estimates that Sage Intacct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/industry\/nonprofit\/church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">church accounting software<\/a> has saved them approximately 10% of their time by automating manual tasks related to report preparation, consolidations, accounts payable, and expense management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nonprofits are also using AI tools to fast-track fundraising outreach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through predictive modeling, AI is helping fundraisers optimize campaigns by finding potential donors, suggesting dynamic giving amounts and writing and automating thank you emails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, many nonprofit finance teams are using AI to measure real-time impact and evaluate the performance of financial and program goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is providing support on program development by providing guidance along the way to reduce costs and optimize resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will\"><strong>Will most nonprofits benefit from leading the way or following cautiously with AI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nonprofit finance leaders have to balance the benefits of transformation versus the costs of technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do you know whether to embrace technological change early or later? Should you lead or follow with AI?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see what the cost versus benefit might look like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AICPA &amp; CIMA estimates manual finance functions mean organizations spend about 50% of their time on transaction processing and about 40% more of their time on controls and reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>That leaves less than 10% of time spent on strategy.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI represents a transformational opportunity to turn that ratio on its head. Taking advantage of AI can help nonprofit finance leaders spend up to 50% of their time on strategy and utilize their teams in much more strategic roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a92f37484d29&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a92f37484d29\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1049\" height=\"456\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph3.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph3-768x334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Graph3-414x180.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1049px) 100vw, 1049px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cimaglobal.com\/CGMA-Store\/Finance-Futurist-Blogs\/Blog-What-Big-Data-and-AI-mean-for-the-Finance-Professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source: AICPA &amp; CIMA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, try to identify the opportunities for AI transformation to help you drive forward your mission and benefit your community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What options are available to you with a better tech stack? What vendor ecosystem will you need to support you in the future? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your organization\u2019s cost\/benefit analysis for AI doesn\u2019t warrant adopting new solutions today, keep an eye on technology to ensure you don\u2019t &nbsp;fall behind in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence promises to be the latest tool to help nonprofit finance teams do more with less, close the books faster, better forecast performance, and enhance strategic decision making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adopting AI can help nonprofits improve donor experience, create revenue growth, and enhance mission-critical operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download <strong><a href=\"#gate-1026be44-4537-4a3c-b01b-7e40f1fb4be4\">How nonprofits can drive greater mission impact with AI and intelligent automation<\/a><\/strong> to discover how nonprofits can harness AI and intelligent automation to streamline financial operations, enhance strategic decision-making, and ultimately amplify their mission impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s note: <\/strong>this article was originally published in January 2024 and has been updated for relevance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-author\">About the author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a92f374858b7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a92f374858b7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"670\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/nancy-master2.jpg\" alt=\"A headshot photograph of Nancy Master.\" class=\"wp-image-23740\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nancy-master\">Nancy Master<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nancy Master is a senior nonprofit industry marketing manager at Sage Intacct, dedicated to providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/industry\/nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solutions for nonprofits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/industry\/nonprofit\/church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accounting software for churches<\/a>, community development, education, healthcare, governments to foundations and philanthropic organizations, Sage Intacct offers comprehensive tools to support mission success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 15 years of experience in software marketing and nearly 20 years of experience working with a human services nonprofit organization, Nancy is passionate about helping nonprofits achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Subscribe to our Sage Advice Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get our latest business advice delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-ab515c6e-7e90-4c2f-a67e-113872516e8b\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Subscribe<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" 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