TL;DR: Fifteen years in advancement services taught me that most bad asks are not so much a relationship problem. But a bit more of a homework problem. Doing the research
TL;DR: When Prospect Research Eats Your Week Gift officers and prospect research teams routinely spend 2 to 4 hours per donor compiling a research briefing before a single meeting or
Donation Widget TL;DR: Your nonprofit might have the perfect donation form…fully branded, persuasive copy, and a clean design. But as with most donation pages, there’s only one URL. So, if
Determining which donation ask amounts to include your annual appeal is a complex puzzle to solve. These 4 action steps can help you grow generosity.
There’s a story in every study, data set, and list of numbers. And as a former fundraiser and the current Fundraiser in Residence at Virtuous, one of my favorite pastimes
TL;DR: Which is more important: annual giving or major gifts? Depending on who you talk to, you may hear drastically different opinions. The truth is that both revenue streams are
TL;DR – Launch a skills bank so professionals can donate their expertise in a structured way. – Create item wish lists tied to specific campaigns to ensure you get what
TL;DR: Nonprofit leaders launch capital campaigns hoping to hit a number, but the campaigns that actually change an organization’s trajectory do more than that. They build something that outlasts the
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Stephen Boudreau and Carly Berna, are joined by Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott from the podcast, We Are For Good.
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your co-host, Carly Berna, is joined by fellow Virtuous colleague, Scott Holthaus, for a special audio-only edition featuring Virtuous partner, OneCause.
As the year draws to a close, nonprofit organizations face a crucial window of opportunity to maximize their fundraising efforts. With 30-50% of annual donations arriving in December, it’s imperative
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Stephen Boudreau and Carly Berna are joined by industry leader, Trent Dunham, for an exciting conversation about the world of modern fundraising and how to become effective leaders in an ever-changing nonprofit landscape.
In the fast-evolving world of nonprofit fundraising, data is king. Yet, many organizations grapple with outdated systems and disjointed processes that hinder their ability to build strong, lasting donor relationships.
In this episode of The Responsive Lab podcast, Carly Berna and Stephen Boudreau are joined by executive coach, fundraising consultant, and host of the podcast, What the Fundraising, Mallory Erickson, for an exciting conversation about the evolution of fundraising – plus, a sneak peak of Mallory’s new book, What The Fundraising?
In today’s fast-paced nonprofit landscape, efficiency, transparency, and relationship-building are crucial. A modern Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform can significantly impact how nonprofits manage donor relationships, track fundraising efforts, and
In ever-evolving philanthropic landscape that we see in the world today, donors expect more than just transactional relationships. They seek meaningful connections with the causes they support. However, nonprofits often
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the idea of adopting new technologies like a modern CRM or accounting ERP is both appealing and necessary. Yet, many organizations, especially nonprofits, hesitate due
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Stephen Boudreau and Carly Berna are joined by Executive Vice President at DickersonBakker, Andrew Olsen, for a discussion about nonprofit fundraising and how to give donors a better giving experience.
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.
