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AI tools for charities and foundations

More impact per dirham, with every gift accounted for.

Donor CRM, forms, communication, video and reporting for charities, foundations and family philanthropy.

The noise we cut

Philanthropy is part of life across the GCC, from family foundations to licensed charities. Donors and regulators expect clear reporting and careful handling of funds.

See the 6 tools

6 jobs, one tool each

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  1. 01 / Donor CRM

    HubSpot

    Donors, gifts and campaigns tracked.

    Watch out: Charity discounts may apply; ask the vendor.

    Visit HubSpotRead the review

  2. 02 / Forms and applications

    Jotform

    Grant applications and volunteer sign-ups.

    Watch out: Consent wording on every form.

    Visit JotformRead the review

  3. 03 / Donor updates on WhatsApp

    WATI

    Updates to donors and volunteers.

    Watch out: Opt-in for campaigns.

    Visit WATIRead the review

  4. 04 / Impact videos

    Synthesia

    Programme updates in Arabic and English.

    Watch out: Consent for beneficiaries shown.

    Visit SynthesiaRead the review

  5. 05 / Accounting

    Zoho Books

    Restricted and unrestricted funds tracked.

    Watch out: Follow your licensing authority's rules.

    Visit Zoho BooksRead the review

  6. 06 / Impact reporting

    Databox

    Programme dashboards for boards and donors.

    Watch out: Report only verified figures.

    Visit DataboxRead the review

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A week in a charities and foundations business on this stack

Illustration: how the 6 jobs above run through one working week once the stack is in place. The method, not measured results.

  1. Monday

    Donor CRM

    HubSpot: Donors, gifts and campaigns tracked.

  2. Tuesday

    Forms and applications

    Jotform: Grant applications and volunteer sign-ups.

  3. Wednesday

    Donor updates on WhatsApp

    WATI: Updates to donors and volunteers.

  4. Thursday

    Impact videos

    Synthesia: Programme updates in Arabic and English.

  5. Friday

    Accounting

    Zoho Books: Restricted and unrestricted funds tracked.

By Friday every job on the list has an owner, a tool and a record. That is what cutting the noise means for charities and foundations.

Rather have it done for you?

We set this stack up in your own accounts and train your team. You still buy each tool directly from its maker.

See how setup works

Questions from charities and foundations

Can charities fundraise online in the UAE?

Fundraising is regulated and usually needs a licence or permit. Check with the relevant authority.

Do vendors offer charity discounts?

Several do. Ask each vendor directly before buying.

How do we protect beneficiary dignity in content?

Get consent, avoid identifying vulnerable people and focus on outcomes.

Want this stack set up for your team?

Tell us your team size and we reply within one working day with what setup would involve. You still buy each tool directly from its maker.

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