Patient organizations often face challenges in identifying funding opportunities, building strong donor relationships, and preparing competitive grant applications. Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer new possibilities to support these efforts by helping organizations conduct research, improve communication, and strengthen fundraising strategies.

This webinar will explore how AI can be used as a practical tool to enhance fundraising activities within patient organizations. Through practical examples and demonstrations, participants will learn how AI tools can help streamline fundraising processes, improve donor engagement, and support the development of stronger grant proposals.

The session will explore two key areas where artificial intelligence can support fundraising efforts.

1. AI for Individual Donor Fundraising

The first part of the webinar will focus on how AI tools can support individual donor engagement and campaign planning. Topics will include:

• Researching potential donors and supporter communities

• Developing targeted donor campaigns

• Preparing personalized outreach messages and communication materials

• Organizing fundraising strategies and campaign planning

Participants will learn how AI can help organizations save time while improving the effectiveness of donor outreach and engagement.

2. AI for Institutional Funding and Grant Applications

The second part of the session will explore how AI can support organizations in securing institutional funding. This will include:

• Identifying relevant grant opportunities

• Structuring and organizing funding proposals

• Drafting and refining grant applications

• Preparing clear and persuasive funding narratives

Practical demonstrations will show how AI tools can assist with research, drafting, and document preparation to improve the quality of grant submissions.

Throughout the webinar, participants will be shown practical examples of how AI tools can be used for:

• Funding opportunity research

• Writing and editing grant proposals

• Preparing campaign materials

• Organizing fundraising plans and documents

The goal is to provide simple, accessible techniques that patient organizations can apply immediately in their own fundraising work.

The webinar will conclude with an interactive question-and-answer session, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and discuss how AI can be applied within their organizations.

Following the webinar, participants will receive a resource guide summarizing key insights from the session. This guide will include:

• Example prompts for fundraising research and grant preparation

• Recommended AI tools for patient organizations

• Practical tips for using AI responsibly and effectively

These resources will help participants continue applying the concepts introduced during the webinar in their own fundraising initiatives.

Andrew Spiegel, Chair World Patients Alliance

Ravi Ruparel, Director Platform Worldwide

Hussain Jafri, CEO World Patients Alliance