
AI for Nonprofits in 2026: 7 Best Tools & Practical Guidance
TL;DR: Adopt AI now, or you’ll fall behind. Sound familiar? Fundraisers everywhere are being told that AI for nonprofits speeds up their daily work. And whether you’re rapidly nodding your

TL;DR: Adopt AI now, or you’ll fall behind. Sound familiar? Fundraisers everywhere are being told that AI for nonprofits speeds up their daily work. And whether you’re rapidly nodding your

About once a month, I host a gathering of nonprofit and social impact leaders that I call a Dinner of Extraordinary Humans. The rules are simple: phones off, real food,

TL;DR: You know those donors who show up every single year? Maybe they give $25. Maybe they give $500. The dollar amount changes, but the behavior stays the same. They

TL;DR If you’re running online giving through one platform and managing donor relationships in Salesforce, you already know the tension. Every gift that comes in needs to show up in

TL;DR: You already know you should treat every donor with care. The problem isn’t motivation. It’s bandwidth. Small teams. Big donor files. Not enough hours. So how do you give

TL;DR In the process of evaluating best donation platforms for nonprofits? If so, it might feel like you’re likely trying to solve several challenges all at once. You want: →

TL;DR: For many nonprofit fundraising teams, the pressure to hit revenue targets this quarter makes long-term thinking feel like a luxury. Brand awareness? A nice-to-have. A recognizable visual identity? Something

TL;DR When I first began experimenting with artificial intelligence in nonprofit fundraising around 2017, it did feel revolutionary. But it was a revolution hidden behind complexity. The models were powerful,

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.
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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.