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
Welcome back to Ask a Responsive Fundraiser! This week, Carly Berna, Director of Product Marketing at Virtuous, is back to answer your questions. We’re tackling donor thank yous, bridging the
Welcome to the inaugural column of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser! I am so excited to share my experiences and the insights I gained from my decade in fundraising. This column
In the nonprofit sector, every resource counts, and efficiency is key to maximizing impact. One of the most crucial tools for managing relationships, donations, and communications is your Customer Relationship
Let me introduce myself: I have over a decade of experience in the nonprofit industry, most recently serving as the Chief Marketing and Development Officer for a $30M nonprofit. I
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can be the lifeblood of a nonprofit organization. It impacts employees, donors, and processes. The right nonprofit CRM can make your job easier, allowing
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.
