The BrAIn Studio
A curated suite of AI tools designed to equip professionals in grantmaking, nonprofit leadership and policymaking. The tools on this site help to perform time-consuming and complex work. Streamline research, inform strategic decisions, identify bias, create or evaluate proposals/policies, and more - ultimately giving you more time to be working with your colleagues and the communities you support.
Tools + Info
Discover how our toolkit can transform your work with AI-powered solutions designed specifically for impact professionals.
Custom AI Tools
More than 60 custom AI tools built to create efficiency and get to greater depth and breadth.
Research Projects
Complete critical research projects with expert review in a few days and at a fraction of traditional costs.
Upcoming Workshops
Join training sessions to build confidence with AI tools in impact oriented work.
Complēre
Join the waitlist for our powerful AI enabled research and project management tool, built especially for impact professionals.
Survey
Help shape the future of AI in philanthropy by sharing your insights. (Surveys for nonprofit leaders coming soon!)
Custom AI Tools
We have built custom AI tools to accomplish a specific, strategic task in seconds that would normally take you weeks to complete. Click here to register for access to custom AI tools.
Research Assistant
Instantly search or review vetted poverty-focused research.Generate reports, bibliographies, or summaries to review and share.
Planning Assistant
Streamline strategic planning from preparation to execution.Reduce prep time for leaders and teams.
RFP Writer
Create fully customizable RFPs tailored to your organization’s needs.Describe your requirements or upload examples to generate an RFP.
Evaluation Assistant
Optimize proposal reviews with automatic summaries and key insights.Leverage a dynamic, research-backed tool to save time and enhance funding decisions.
These tools are created in the OpenAi platform as “customGPTs” by Petersen Consultants. None of your information is used to train the OpenAI models.
Research Projects
Expert-Guided Deep Research
Gain strategic depth and breadth on any topic—fast and cost-effectively. Work with a human expert to review AI-generated insights and receive high-quality research without the usual time and expense. Just fill out a research input form and opt for expert review.
Our Research Team
Our vetted researchers hold master’s or PhDs and bring 10+ years of experience from top institutions, including multiple U.S. Federal Reserve branches.
Working With Us
Need answers and comprehensive research without steep costs? Traditional research partners often charge $10,000 to six figures, but our tool provides affordable solutions to complex questions on an efficient timeline.Research with an expert review: $750*
Without an expert review: $350
Upcoming Workshops
Landscape Analysis
Below are insights and analysis of how philanthropy is using AI.
Developed by TAG in collaboration with Project Evident, this framework offers guidance on integrating AI responsibly within philanthropic organizations. It addresses organizational, ethical, and technical considerations to ensure AI usage aligns with core values and promotes human flourishing...
This article discusses the findings from TAG's 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech report, highlighting current AI usage, governance, and barriers to strategic adoption within grantmaking organizations. It provides insights into privacy concerns, skill gaps, and the need for formalized AI policies...
Pioneering a New Era of Philanthropy.Featured in Forbes, this article explores how AI is transforming philanthropy, particularly among Generation Z. It discusses the integration of AI in nonprofit operations and the potential for AI to drive social impact initiatives...
This academic paper proposes the development of open AI platforms to support social good initiatives. It outlines patterns of social good problems and their AI-based solutions, advocating for collaboration among social change organizations, AI companies, and grant-making foundations...
Every two years, TAG conducts a survey to explore how grantmaking organizations use technology to advance their missions and manage risk. It is the only comprehensive survey on technology in philanthropy...
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