The Future of Grant Writing: Using AI Responsibly and Effectively
In this Nonprofit Bytes & Insights webinar, attendees learned how to use AI strategically and responsibly to strengthen grant proposals. This practical, no hype session cut through the noise on one of the most debated topics in fundraising: how (and whether) to use artificial intelligence in proposal development.
Drawing on real world experience, the session highlighted where AI adds value in the grant writing process, from funder research to proposal development, and where human expertise remains essential. Attendees left with a practical framework for evaluating AI tools, understanding their limitations, and maintaining proposal integrity.
Whether attendees were AI curious, AI cautious, or already experimenting with AI, the session met them where they were and equipped them with the discernment to move forward confidently.
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Presented by Autumn Keck, Founder of Scribe, LLC
Autumn Keck, Founder of Scribe, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-keck-47141510/
Autumn Keck is a powerhouse in the nonprofit fundraising space with nearly 25 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations secure the funding they need to grow and thrive. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Scribe, LLC, a boutique grant writing and nonprofit consulting firm that has helped clients raise over $25 million through strategic grant management and compelling storytelling.
Autumn launched her consulting career in 2011 after more than a decade of success in institutional fundraising roles, including leadership positions at Neighborhood House, American University’s Washington College of Law, the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, and the Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. What began as a solo consulting venture evolved into a thriving firm built from scratch through grit, vision, and a no excuses approach to results.
At Scribe, Autumn leads a team dedicated to connecting nonprofits with the philanthropic community through high-impact grant writing, funding strategy, and donor communications. Her superpower lies in uncovering the unique value of each organization and translating that into fundable narratives that drive action. Whether securing six-figure federal grants or building a sustainable funding pipeline, Autumn and her team are trusted allies for nonprofits ready to grow.
Autumn’s leadership style is marked by her warmth, clarity, and collaborative spirit qualities that not only make her a sought-after consultant but also an engaging speaker and trainer. Her commitment to excellence is matched only by her passion for helping others succeed.
A graduate of North Carolina State University with a BA in Communications and a minor in Journalism, Autumn has served in board leadership roles with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte Chapter and Jack and Jill of America Queen City Chapter. She is on pace to accomplish what only 3% of Black women business owners do scale a company to the million-dollar mark all while raising four children (including twins) and redefining what entrepreneurship looks like for working mothers. Autumn is proof that you don’t need to follow the rules to build something extraordinary you just need to be bold enough to write your own.
