Why “Human in the Loop” Is No Longer Enough for Nonprofit AI
TL;DR: One month ago, I stood on a stage in Dallas to close out day two of our Respond conference, the one week each year when our customers come together
June 30, 2026
TL;DR: One month ago, I stood on a stage in Dallas to close out day two of our Respond conference, the one week each year when our customers come together
The following blog is a re-posted article from our partners at Intrumentl. The new Instrumentl Discover turns prospecting into a conversation. Describe your program in plain language, then refine your
TL,DR: Nonprofits leave $4-$7 billion on the table each year in underutilized corporate matching gifts. [1] Why? Two things drive this gap: But the programs continue to grow, with more
TL;DR: If you lead marketing or fundraising at a nonprofit, you already feel the squeeze. Donors have less attention to give, more places to give it, and a credit card
TL;DR: The Job Nobody Sees I spent fifteen years in Advancement Services in Higher Education before moving into product marketing. In all that time, I never once heard someone at
TL;DR: When Optimization Feels Like Guesswork Most donation pages are built once and left alone. Your team works hard to get the layout right, the ask amounts set, the copy
TL;DR The numbers on your dashboard might still look fine. But the work feels harder than it used to. Retention keeps sliding, more of your revenue rides on fewer donors,
TL;DR Most nonprofit teams are running two conversations about AI at once. Until leaders deal with the quiet conversation, the loud one goes nowhere. That’s the core of a recent
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.
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