Get Ready for GivingTuesday December 1, 2026

We’ve pulled together a few thought-provoking articles to spark ideas and get you thinking about how AI could strengthen your work.

Check out this week’s highlights:

We Answer Your Questions About A.I. – The New York Times: A Q&A-style guide from Times reporters addressing readers’ questions about how AI works, its societal impact, energy use, employment, copyright, and government oversight.
How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society – Pew Research Center: A survey of 5,023 U.S. adults examining public attitudes toward AI, including its effects on creativity, relationships, daily tasks, and the types of roles Americans think AI should play in society.
Getting AI Right: a Fundraiser’s Guide to Responsible Use – Philanthropy: Practical guidance for nonprofits on using AI ethically and effectively in fundraising, including principles for transparency, human-centered design, and mission alignment. Plus, a framework for evaluating AI tools and safeguarding donor trust.
Generative AI for Nonprofits: Practical Tips for Starting Small and Building Smart – Candid: The Bridgespan Group shares practical ways nonprofits can test genAI tools in everyday work, avoid common pitfalls, and use AI responsibly to free up staff time for mission-driven impact.

Telling your story well can make all the difference, and AI can give you a head start. Inspired by GivingTuesday’s Week 7 theme, we’ve pulled together prompts to help you create media pitches, newsletter emails, and social content that will engage your audience and spark generosity.

Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or Gemini to draft your media pitches, newsletter emails, and social posts. Below are suggested prompts tailored to the three key storytelling areas:

Suggested Prompts to Enter into Your AI Tool:

Shareeza’s Section (Media Outreach)

“You are an expert nonprofit communications strategist. I want to pitch a local journalist about our upcoming GivingTuesday campaign. Our organization is [insert organization name and mission]. Here is the story I want to feature: [insert story and key points].

Write a concise 2-paragraph email that:

Explains why this story matters to their audience in a clear, engaging way

Shows the impact of our work in a compelling, human-centered story or example

Include a short, attention-grabbing subject line

Keep the tone friendly, confident, and concise, suitable for a busy journalist.”

Vanessa’s Section (Email & Newsletter Storytelling)

“You are an expert nonprofit storyteller. Help me draft a newsletter email that highlights a single story of generosity from our supporters. Our organization is [insert organization name and mission]. Here is the story I want to feature: [insert story and key points].

The email should:

Tell one clear, emotionally engaging story

Use a warm, friendly, and conversational tone

End with a simple, doable call-to-action that encourages readers to act or share”

Adam’s Section (Social Media Content)

“You are a social media strategist for nonprofits. Draft three engaging posts tailored for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn that showcase our GivingTuesday campaign. Our organization is [insert organization name and mission], and this GivingTuesday we are [insert campaign description and the act of generosity to highlight].

Each post should:

Use a friendly, relatable tone appropriate for each platform

Include a brief storytelling element that highlights generosity in action

Suggested visuals, hashtags, or interactive ideas to boost engagement”

Reminder: These prompts are meant as starting points, AI isn’t perfect, and the output should always be reviewed and edited to reflect your organization’s voice, accuracy, and tone. Think of it as a tool to speed up the process, not a replacement for your judgment or creativity!

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