When it comes to securing funding, the quality of your bids can make the difference between success and disappointment. Many organisations are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for help, and while these platforms are powerful for general writing tasks, they’re not built specifically for grant and bid writing. Fundin is.
Here’s why our purpose-built AI, combined with in-house expertise, outperforms a generic chatbot every time, and why safety and privacy matter more than ever.
1. Fundin’s AI is trained for funding success
ChatGPT is a generalist, it’s been trained to write on everything from poetry to code. That versatility is impressive, but it also means it lacks the specialist focus needed for persuasive, high-quality funding applications.
Fundin’s AI has been designed from the ground up for bid and grant writing, with models and templates shaped around the funding landscape. It understands:
- How to match your project to funder priorities.
- The language and structure evaluators look for.
- How to highlight the impact and outcomes that resonate with grant makers.
This targeted training means Fundin’s AI produces applications that don’t just read well, they win.
2. AI + human expertise = winning combination
AI alone isn’t enough. Even the best models need a human touch to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a compelling narrative.
At Fundin, our in-house team of fundraising experts reviews, refines, and enhances what the AI produces. This means you get the efficiency of AI without sacrificing the depth, strategy, and sector knowledge that only experienced bid writers can provide.
Our team:
- Ensures alignment with funder requirements.
- Adds strategic storytelling elements that AI can miss.
- Advises on budgets, timelines, and supporting documents.
The result? Applications that feel authentic, credible, and tailored, not formulaic.
3. Built-in knowledge of the charity & nonprofit sector
Fundin’s AI understands the challenges charities and mission-driven organisations face. It can draw on sector-specific knowledge to:
- Reference relevant policies and statistics.
- Suggest impact measures that funders value.
- Anticipate questions and objections in the review process.
ChatGPT, on the other hand, may provide generic content or outdated references, leaving you with extra work to fact-check and adapt.
4. AI safety & privacy: why it matters
When applying for funding, you’re often sharing sensitive details about your organisation, finances, and project plans. Protecting that information isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Recently, OpenAI removed a controversial ChatGPT feature after nearly 4,500 private conversations, some containing sensitive data, were indexed by Google Search. Even after deletion, some conversations remained searchable for days or weeks.
This raised concerns across industries about how safe it really is to use generic AI tools for confidential work like grant writing.
How Fundin handles safety differently
- No public link sharing. Fundin never creates sharable URLs that could be indexed by search engines.
- Data stays private. Your information is never used to train external models or exposed to third parties.
- Human oversight. All AI outputs are reviewed in-house to ensure both accuracy and data integrity.
- Sector awareness. We understand funders’ expectations for confidentiality and compliance.
For more on this, see our earlier blog: Is it safe to use AI for grant applications? Here’s what funders are saying.
5. Fundin streamlines the whole process
Our platform isn’t just a writing tool, it’s an end-to-end funding solution. Fundin:
- Matches you with relevant funding opportunities.
- Guides you through each section of the bid.
- Stores your organisational details so you can reuse and adapt them.
With ChatGPT, you’re starting from scratch every time. Fundin keeps your funding pipeline moving efficiently.
In summary
While ChatGPT can be a helpful brainstorming tool, it’s not a replacement for a platform built specifically to help you win funding, especially when privacy and safety are at stake.
Fundin’s specialist AI, combined with expert human review and robust data protection, ensures your bids are persuasive, accurate, and secure.
If your goal is to secure more funding with less stress, Fundin is the smarter choice.
Try Fundin for free today and see how we can transform your bid writing process.
