
2026 Nonprofit AI Adoption Report: What 346 Nonprofits Revealed About AI in Fundraising
Your nonprofit is most likely using AI, but do you ever find yourself wondering if you and your team use it well? Or how your use of AI compares to

Your nonprofit is most likely using AI, but do you ever find yourself wondering if you and your team use it well? Or how your use of AI compares to

Your volunteers show up. They serve meals, mentor students, organize events, and give their time because they believe in your mission. But here’s something most nonprofit teams don’t realize: volunteer
A Benchmark Study of 346 Organizations. Published February 2026 1. Executive Summary Fundraising has never been more complex. Donor expectations are higher. Data is overwhelming in volume and scattered in

TL;DR – Donors expect personal, relevant experiences, but fundraisers are stretched thin. – New Virtuous product updates and capabilities focus on helping teams connect personally with more donors. – Automation
TL;DR: AI can’t fix bad data. Garbage in, garbage out still applies. Your donor data is a story your supporters are telling you. Listen to it. Data security and governance

TL;DR → Philanthropy has long emphasized targeting and segmentation, often without questioning the underlying assumption: people are best understood in groups. → The concept of N of one, rooted in

TL;DR → Choosing the best CRM for nonprofits in 2026 should match how your team fundraises today and how you plan to grow tomorrow. → Modern nonprofit CRMs go far
Learn how fundraisers can move beyond outputs and communicate real, donor-centered impact with Sonja Howden of Seed Impact on The Responsive Lab.

TL;DR → Choosing the best CRM for nonprofits in 2026 should match how your team fundraises today and how you plan to grow tomorrow. → Modern nonprofit CRMs go far

Arkansas Children’s Foundation, one of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., raises over $40 million annually to advance its mission of making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Faith-based nonprofits are in a paradox. You’re called to tremendous impact, but you’re fundraising in an era of intense change and competition. How do you stay true to what drew

At Virtuous, supporting nonprofits is what we do every day. Our typical approach? Powering the engine that is our Responsive fundraising platform. With our suite of connected fundraising, automation, and

End-of-year bustle doesn’t always lend itself to getting creative in fundraising campaigns. But when Giving Tuesday rolls around, sending out the same copy/pasted emails from last year just won’t cut

You’ve probably heard of Giving Tuesday. But have you heard of DAF Day? DAF Day is a new national day of giving that promotes the use of donor-advised funds (DAFs)

Technology and nonprofits: Now that’s an interesting combination. So, what comes to your mind when you think of those two words together? → Depending on the size or budget of

Who said gathering fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations has to be overwhelming? There are plenty of lists out there with tons of fundraising event ideas. This list is your most

So, you’re in charge of emails for your nonprofit. And your boss needs you to send out an email to some of your donors. But this one’s really specific. These

When it comes to building a thriving nonprofit, focusing solely on one-time donations can only go so far. New donor acquisition is expensive and it doesn’t offer predictability. This is
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.
Actionable insights to help retain donors and extend engagement.
Design effective online giving experiences that celebrate the impact of each donation.
Enterprise-grade business intelligence and analytics to improve decision-making.
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.