Digital technologies in fundraising

30-04-2021
How does the rise of new tech affect the environment for fundraising?
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Technological innovations, including AI and algorithm-based systems, provide easy and cost-effective means for civil society groups to raise funds for important social missions. At the same time, they also raise multiple questions:

  • What are the key trends that shape the ecosystem of fundraising globally?
  • What are the benefits and potential risks of using technology for fundraising?
  • Do country laws and practices allow them to benefit from new opportunities and protect them from the potential risks they pose? 
  • Are there international and regional standards in place to safeguard freedom of association and the right to privacy?
  • How can civil society capitalize on digital tools during the pandemic?

Find out this and more in our research.