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Artificial intelligence in recruitment - Non-profit sector 2025
Job seeker usage is outpacing organisational adoption
We surveyed job seekers and hiring managers within non-profit organisations on there use and thoughts on AI within recruitment. The findings highlight mixed feelings, some highlighting the several benefits it can bring, such as streamlining processes, saving time, and improving the candidate experience. However, there are significant ethical and privacy concerns, which are echoed throughout our findings.
Thanks to our network, we have been able to delve into how AI is both advancing and disrupting non-profit recruitment. Read on for the key highlights and download the full report below.
Organisational AI use in recruitment
Although organisations, including ourselves, have experienced a surge in applications in recent months, driven partly by AI usage, the quality of these applications remains a concern for hiring managers.
Many organisations are reporting challenges with being able to effectively screen and assess applications, often due to having fewer resources or less time.
51%
Organisations have seen an increase in applications to roles advertised in the last 3-6 months
31%
Stated this rise is partly due to more applicants using AI
25%
Have not been satisfied with the quality of applications
Job seeker AI use
60%
Have used AI in their job application
38%
Feel it is fair for job seekers to use AI in any part of their job application
11%
Of job seekers reported being asked if they have used AI in a job application
40%
Of job seekers are not comfortable being transparent about using AI in their job application
“Non-profit organisations are noticing the significant increase in people using AI tools and the difference in what was evident from the written application, compared with information provided in the interview, whether virtual or in person.
We have to remember LLM’s are examples of algorithmic learning, they never create something that isn’t already created, it is processing data (very fast) to give us an answer that is already out there.”
Sean Fallows, Senior Consultant,
Fundraising & Development, TPP Recruitment
Download the full AI Guide in Recruitment - Non-profit sector - 2025 below for full insights into benefits, common concerns & best practices.
Download our Non-Profit Salary, Rewards & Retention Survey
Download our latest Non-Profit Salary, Rewards and Retention Survey.
Our survey report for non-profit organisations and job-seekers, covers:
- Finance & Accountancy
- Fundraising & Development
- Human Resources
- Leadership & Governance (CEO)
- MarComms & Digital
- Office & Specialist Support (data, supporter care, administration, operations, events, EA/PA and prospect research)
Download our AI Guide
Download our Non-Profit Salary, Rewards & Retention Survey
Download our latest Non-Profit Salary, Rewards and Retention Survey.
Our survey report for non-profit organisations and job-seekers, covers:
- Finance & Accountancy
- Fundraising & Development
- Human Resources
- Leadership & Governance (CEO)
- MarComms & Digital
- Office & Specialist Support (data, supporter care, administration, operations, events, EA/PA and prospect research)