Inside IFund Today — October 20: Trading Busywork for Meaningful Connections

In the world of community fundraising, organizers often spend more time wrestling with administrative tasks than actually connecting with the people they serve. We believe there is a better way. At Interplanetary Fund, we are researching how helpful, thoughtful AI can act as a silent partner to simplify the repetitive work of campaign management. Imagine a tool that helps draft clear, honest updates or organizes feedback without losing the human voice that makes a project special. The goal isn't to replace the heart of a story, but to clear away the clutter that prevents that story from being told. We think the best way to help is to make sure your energy stays focused on the people and the mission, not the spreadsheet. We aren't interested in shortcuts that feel cold or mechanical; we want to build features that feel like a helping hand. By automating the mundane, we hope to make space for the kind of deep, trustworthy interaction that is at the core of everything we do. As we develop these ideas, we want to know what truly drains your time when you are trying to share a vision with the world. Is it the structure of the message, the organization of data, or something else entirely? We invite you to share your thoughts at https://interplanetaryfund.com/community and see how we are rethinking the way communities connect at https://interplanetaryfund.com/discover. Here is our question for you today: If you had two extra hours every week that were previously swallowed by administrative tasks, what is the first human-centered activity you would pour that time into? We look forward to hearing your perspective.