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Copilot for non-profit & fundraising

Microsoft's AI layer that combines GPT and Claude models with your own organisational data and the Microsoft 365 apps.

Recommended for non-profit & fundraising

Copilot is strong in deep Microsoft 365 integration and grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph; that suits grant and fundraising work: writing applications and matching.

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
GDPR: Caution
QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
1485Elo, independent
Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
8,3
Entry price
from €10 / month
Full GDPR check

What Copilot does in non-profit & fundraising

Core tasks in non-profit & fundraising
  • Grant and fundraising work: writing applications and matching funders
  • Donor management, segmentation and personalised follow-up
  • Creating campaign copy, newsletters and social media content
  • Drafting impact reports and annual reports
Where Copilot is strong
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph
  • Strong enterprise governance and compliance
  • Choice between GPT and Claude models

Copilot has a specific GDPR point of attention. The Claude models within Copilot officially fall outside the EU Data Boundary. If you want strictly EU-only processing, exclude the Claude models in the admin panel. Weigh this heavily before deploying it in non-profit & fundraising.

Confidentiality and GDPR

GDPR: Caution

Donor data is personal data under the GDPR; use only systems with a data processing agreement and preferably EU hosting. Automated donor profiling (wealth screening) can be sensitive: be transparent in your privacy policy. AI-written grant applications require human checking for accuracy and alignment with the organisation's identity.

Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) falls under the EU Data Boundary and does not train on tenant data. Consumer Copilot does train by default, with an opt-out.

Rule of thumb Use the business variant with a data processing agreement, and keep a human in the loop for decisions that matter.
Caution the Claude models within Copilot officially fall outside the EU Data Boundary. If you want strictly EU-only processing, exclude the Claude models in the admin panel.

Prices

Microsoft 365 Personal/Familyfrom €10 / monthPersonal €10/month, Family €13/month, Premium €22/month (higher Copilot limits); Copilot Pro has been discontinued
M365 Copilot Business$21 / seat / monthAnnual ($25.20 monthly); limited-time offer from $18; requires an M365 licence
M365 Copilot (Enterprise)$30 / seat / monthAdd-on to an M365 licence; $31.50 when billed monthly

Other models for non-profit & fundraising

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Professional tools on Copilot

We don't know of a professional tool for non-profit & fundraising that runs publicly on Copilot.

Questions about Copilot for non-profit & fundraising

Is Copilot suitable for non-profit & fundraising?
Yes. Copilot is strong in deep Microsoft 365 integration and grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph, which suits non-profit & fundraising well. Always assess the specific task and keep a professional in the loop.
Can I put confidential data into Copilot?
Donor data is personal data under the GDPR; only use systems with a data processing agreement and preferably EU hosting. Automated profiling of donors (wealth screening) can be sensitive: be transparent in your privacy policy. AI-written grant applications require human checks on factual accuracy and alignment with the organisation's identity. Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) falls under the EU Data Boundary and does not train on tenant data. Consumer Copilot does train by default, with an opt-out.
How much does Copilot cost?
There is Microsoft 365 Personal/Family (from €10 / month), M365 Copilot Business ($21 / seat / month), M365 Copilot (Enterprise) ($30 / seat / month). Check current prices on the official site.
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