
5 Top Themes From the 2026 Rescue Mission Benchmark Report
TL;DR If you lead fundraising at a rescue mission, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with campaign deadlines, donor calls,

TL;DR If you lead fundraising at a rescue mission, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with campaign deadlines, donor calls,

TL;DR Talk to any veteran major gift officer long enough, and a version of this story will surface. He had been cultivating a prospect for six months. Coffee meetings, a

Virtuous, the category-leading responsive fundraising platform for nonprofits, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list. It’s the fourth consecutive year Virtuous has made the list, which recognizes the

TL;DR: When Data Feels Like a Barrier Rather Than a Bridge Having served as a fundraiser in the nonprofit and agency space – I’ve felt the weight of analyzing data

TL;DR: Most fundraising teams we talk to are sitting on more data than they’ve ever had, more software than they’ve ever used, and more pressure to “do something with AI”

TL;DR If you lead fundraising at a Human Services nonprofit, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with program needs, urgent

A friend of mine, Susan, recently told me a story about the $50 monthly gift she had been giving to her alma mater for two decades. This year, after reading

TL;DR If you lead advancement at a college, university, or education foundation, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with major

Simplify donor management, improve reporting, and enhance donor engagement with Virtuous—an all-in-one responsive CRM designed for nonprofits.

In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, donor acquisition remains a top priority. The key to success is not just attracting donors but doing so in a way that ensures long-term engagement and retention. In a recent webinar featuring experts from Virtuous and Salem Media Group, we explored proven strategies to attract, track, and retain donors effectively. Here are the key takeaways from the session.
In the new subscription economy that we live in, how do nonprofits create thriving recurring programs? Best-selling author, Dave Raley, has the answer.

Higher education institutions face a rapidly evolving fundraising landscape. With reductions in state and local funding, increased competition for donor dollars, and growing expectations to personalize engagement, fundraisers must embrace innovative strategies to sustain and grow donor support. Responsive fundraising provides a modern, data-driven approach to overcoming these challenges while deepening donor relationships and improving fundraising outcomes.
In this special episode of The Responsive Lab, we’re excited to welcome Scott Holthaus as your new co-host alongside Carly Berna!

Virtuous helps major gift teams personalize donor engagement, automate fundraising, and increase retention. Break data silos & raise more with Virtuous today.
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Carly Berna and Stephen Boudreau, bring in DonorSearch’s head of AI, Nathan Chappell, for an exciting conversation about AI and how it can fuel generosity in your organization.

The nonprofit landscape is evolving rapidly, and the key to staying ahead in 2025 is crafting a strategic, AI-driven approach to grant acquisition. With the help of Virtuous and Instrumentl,

For today’s nonprofits, donor engagement is more complex than ever. Gone are the days when one-size-fits-all campaigns and fragmented systems could suffice. Nonprofits now face increasing demands for personalized, data-driven,
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Carly Berna and Stephen Boudreau, are joined by Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer and Tech for Social Impact Leadership Team member, Erin McHugh Saif.
Virtuous gives you the nonprofit CRM, fundraising, volunteer, and marketing tools you need to create responsive experiences that build trust and grow impact.
Everything you need to build better relationships and increase impact with confidence.
Send comprehensive, omni-channel campaigns to activate donors and increase engagement.
Produce virtual, hybrid, or in-person events that are personalized and raise more.
Recruit and mobilize volunteers to fill mission-critical needs without the back-office headache.
Design personalized donor journeys, plus automate back-office processes and task management.
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Design effective online giving experiences that celebrate the impact of each donation.
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Virtuous’ AI-powered Responsive Fundraising Platform is easy to use, automates key tasks, and allows your entire team to leverage the right data and channels to create stronger donor relationships that result in more growth and retention.