Anthropic launches Claude for Nonprofits for Giving Tuesday
In a significant move to support the nonprofit sector, AI developer Anthropic is launching the “Claude for Nonprofits” initiative this Giving Tuesday. This new package aims to make AI technology more accessible and beneficial for nonprofit organizations, which often face unique challenges in adopting new tools. The initiative offers up to 75% off access to their popular chatbot, Claude, along with integrations with essential nonprofit tools such as Blackbaud, Candid, and Benevity. Additionally, Anthropic is providing free use case guides and an “AI Fluency for Nonprofits” training course tailored for beginners, ensuring that organizations can effectively implement AI in their operations.
The upgraded Claude Sonnet 4.5 and the advanced coding model come equipped with features specifically designed for tasks like grant writing and program analysis, making them invaluable for nonprofits operating on tight budgets. Notably, the safety-forward Haiku 4.5 model enhances processing speed while reducing costs, ensuring that organizations can maximize their resources. Claude’s ability to connect with popular platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and Box further streamlines its integration into existing workflows. Anthropic acknowledges the skepticism surrounding AI adoption in the nonprofit sector, citing concerns over safety, privacy, and the alignment of technology with mission-driven work. By addressing these issues and providing tailored support through partnerships with nonprofit consulting organizations, Claude for Nonprofits seeks to bridge the gap between technology and the unique needs of nonprofits.
The demand for AI solutions in the nonprofit sector is evident, with organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the YMCA, and the Epilepsy Foundation already utilizing Claude’s capabilities. The IRC has even developed its own in-house chatbot for emergency assistance to refugees, showcasing the potential of AI in enhancing service delivery. The Claude for Nonprofits initiative will be piloted among a cohort of 60 organizations funded by notable supporters like the Constellation Fund, Robin Hood, and Tipping Point Community. This pilot program not only represents a step forward in integrating AI into nonprofit work but also highlights the importance of making advanced technology affordable and user-friendly for organizations dedicated to tackling society’s most pressing challenges.
AI developer Anthropic is honoring this Giving Tuesday with new trainings and features for its popular chatbot, Claude, that are specifically designed for the needs of nonprofits.
The
Claude for Nonprofits
package provides nonprofit organizations with discounted Claude access (up to 75 percent off); integrations with nonprofit tools like Blackbaud, Candid, and Benevity; as well as
free use case guides
and an
AI Fluency for Nonprofits
training course for AI beginners.
The company explains that its upgraded
Claude Sonnet 4.5
, and advanced coding model, is also trained for grant writing and program analysis. It’s safety-forward
Haiku 4.5
, meanwhile, speeds up processing at reduced costs. Both are available to Claude for Nonprofits users. Claude can also connect to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and Box.
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AI adoption across the nonprofit sector has been scattered, due in part to continued skepticism about the safety, privacy, and reliability of generative AI —and of the very nature of the sector’s work. Many organizations are hard pressed to devote resources and time to the kind of training and infrastructure needed to ethically integrate the technology amid threatened funding streams, while others see its use as antithetical to their mission. Still, recent data shows widespread interest, but
preparedness is low and adoption is slow
. Of the AI developers and tech funders that have tried, few have been able to fully fill those gaps.
Claude for Nonprofits is thus built to support a nonprofit’s tech infrastructure needs. “Nonprofits tackle some of society’s most difficult problems, often with limited resources,” wrote Anthropic. “From our partners, we know AI helps most when it fits into existing workflows, upholds the privacy their communities expect, and is affordable.” The developer has also partnered with nonprofit consulting organizations to provide tailored support to organizations.
According to Anthropic, Claude is already used by organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the YMCA, and the Epilepsy Foundation — the IRC also recently announced its own,
in-house chatbot
designed specifically to provide emergency assistance and support to refugee populations in the U.S. Claude for Nonprofits will be piloted among a cohort of 60 organizations who receive grants from funders like the Constellation Fund, Robin Hood, and Tipping Point Community.
Eric
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