Cadenza

WE GOT A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE: we started a company. For the past year my co-founder Mark Reith and I have been spending every day working to build something truly special for an industry we both care deeply about. The nonprofit sector. We both have been working with nonprofits for years and when I say these are some of the hardest working, most caring and passionate people you will ever meet, I mean it. The problem is that if you work in the nonprofit sector, it likely means you are burnt out, overworked and under-resourced. So one morning while I was at Mark’s place in Monterey, where we were both were living at the time, it dawned on us that if there was any group that could benefit from the advancements we’ve been seeing with AI, it was this one. We met with HUNDREDS of nonprofit leaders who let us know of all of the challenges their organizations were facing. And we did something about it. It’s why I’m so excited to introduce you all to Cadenza, an AI-driven platform that helps nonprofits win more fundraising opportunities while REDUCING the stress and workload of the fundraising process. We’re only just getting started but already the feedback we’ve been getting from our users has been incredible. This is a platform that was built for nonprofit leaders by nonprofit leaders. Balancing grad-school along with a full time job on top of all of this has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done… but seeing how much our users are loving the platform and the value it’s bringing to their daily workflows is 100% worth it. So with that, check out our website. Give our LinkedIn page a follow. Anything to help spread the word means more than you could imagine. And if you’re a nonprofit leader curious about how your organization can start leveraging AI to win more fundraising opportunities WITHOUT adding to the workload of your team- we’d love to connect! It just might be an early or late call cause your boy still has his day job 😂 And thank you in advance for the support!!

Imagine doubling your client base without adding to your workload, but instead INCREASING the value you offer to your clients. That's what Cassie did. When we started Cadenza, we wanted to build a platform that genuinely improved the lives of nonprofit fundraisers and grant writers. Instead of solely focusing on sales, we focused on understanding our customers and how we could help solve their problems. We'd rather have ten users obsessed with our platform than 100s who felt indifferent about it. So we focused on providing value. Now I gotta admit. There have been more than enough times where we felt like we were kidding ourselves. Where we wanted to throw in the towel. But then we would get feedback like we did from Cassandra Gray, founder and lead grant writer at Legacy Grant Solutions, and it makes it all worth it. Cassie is one of the most talented, hard working, and ingeniously creative fundraisers I have ever worked with. She is also a close friend. And whether it's her friends or her clients, this is a woman who goes above and beyond with everything that she does. And it's because she cares. They say if you want to start a company... start by solving a problem you understand. For us, that was nonprofit fundraising. They say if you want to find your first users... start with the people in your network. For me, that was Cassie. :) If your nonprofit is looking for additional grant writing support, you should 100% connect with Cassie and her team. She is the best! And if you're a consultant in the sector looking for a way to increase the value you're offering to your clients, we'd love to connect! Check out Cassandra's story in the video below:

#AI can save hours of work in fundraising... But only if you know how to use it. Here are 2 Cadenza can help fundraisers. I'm thinking about you, nonprofit fundraisers and grantwriters! Researching, drafting, and compiling data into grant applications and reports is arduous. And ChatGPT feels like it's written by ChatGPT and doesn't really know about your programs or impact. The next wave of AI isn't just prompting, it's using a knowledge base (#AIRagModel) with your team. That’s where Cadenza comes in it's a multi user dynamic shared knowledge base with retrieval augmented generation providing context on the back end. Here's two things that will help fundraisers: 🎯 Generate An 80% DRAFT In Minutes 1. YOU: select a template 2. YOU: answer questions that Cadenza will ask (better answers = better drafts). 3. CADENZA: scans through a shared knowledge base (Google Drive or Sharepoint folders), pulling up key data and creating an initial report DRAFT. No more piecing together information from 20 tabs—it’s gathering YOUR sources (and you can fact-check the sources after it's pulled them up). 4. CADENZA: writes a draft, this isn't a final version. The benchmark is getting a DRAFT that's 80% quickly. 5. YOU: take over from there. 🎨 Effortless Data Visualization Need a pie chart, line graph, data table? A few prompts and Cadenza’s assistant builds and customizes visuals in seconds. Type what you want in the sidebar, and drag the graph to your report. No extra software, no manual formatting—just clear visuals ready to go. I'm really excited about what Cadenza can do to simplify this process for teams. PS: What other tasks should I show you next? Shoutouts to Mark Reith and Zachary Hynek for long hours to make this. #AI #Nonprofits #AITools #AIrag The Human Stack #aiforanyone

When our foundation expanded its giving areas to Denver, we met with dozens of nonprofit leaders. The number one issue that nearly EVERY organization had? Burnout and staff retention. It's why I'm genuinely thankful for leaders like Jen Lau, Nathan Chappell, MBA, MNA, CFRE, and Scott Rosenkrans who are leading the Nonprofit + AI movement to help curate and provide innovative technologies, frameworks and thought leadership in this space. 75% of nonprofit positions are STILL going unfilled. How can AI replace a job that can't even be filled?? I am beyond excited to participate in the Fundraising.AI conference, one week from today, to hear about all the innovation that is happening in this sector. Companies like Cadenza, CharityGPT, Fundraise Up and DonorSearch are all great examples of what's to come! Nonprofits shouldn't be fearful of AI, they should be leaning in to help work with these companies to shape their product development in a way that meets THEIR needs. If you'd like to learn more about how your nonprofit can leverage AI to reduce burnout and improve your fundraising efforts, shoot me a message and I'd be happy to share my perspective!! October 1st is the date!! Link to sign up in the comments below!

🌱 How a Small Idea Sparked a Bigger Mission It all started as an idea to help my wife’s nonprofit better communicate their impact. I wanted to explore how AI could simplify some of the challenges nonprofits face, especially around sharing their stories and raising funds. What began as a simple concept turned into a deeper dive into how data and AI can empower organizations to better connect with donors and secure critical funding. Through this journey, I’ve seen how AI-driven insights can streamline everything from grant discovery to crafting personalized, data-backed impact stories. It’s been an eye-opening experience and one that continues to grow as I explore new ways to support nonprofits in their missions. If you’re in the nonprofit space and are curious about how AI might be able to help your organization share its impact, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas. #AIforGood #Nonprofits #DataDrivenImpact #Fundraising #Philanthropy