Building a Relationship-First Fundraising Culture with Marc Stein
How relationship-first fundraising drives trust, retention, and major gift growth at scale… insights from Marc Stein of Jews for Jesus.
January 21, 2026
How relationship-first fundraising drives trust, retention, and major gift growth at scale… insights from Marc Stein of Jews for Jesus.
How smart digital engagement drives donor action, retention, and recurring giving. A practical conversation with Matt Lombardi.
Learn Kel Haney’s five-minute phone ask for mid-level donors and discover how real conversations can grow generosity for your nonprofit.
Explore the neuroscience of giving with Cherian Koshy, Scott Holthaus, and Carly Berna, and learn how to stop slowing generous brains down.
Several years ago, I sat with a development director late one evening. The office was mostly dark. A handful of desk lamps glowed in an open floor plan that had
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.
This time of year, every donation counts and every hour matters. For fundraising leaders managing year-end campaigns, the pressure is real. Every minute spent on manual work is time not
Learn how Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool help nonprofits turn real impact data into stories that deepen donor trust and grow generosity.
New donor acquisition is an essential building block for every nonprofit. While donor retention is more cost-effective, every organization faces natural attrition, making new donor acquisition vital for sustaining and
In the world of fundraising, building a balanced donor portfolio is similar to managing a diversified financial portfolio. Just as financial investors spread their assets across different areas to minimize
At its core, recurring monthly giving is a way to ensure donor retention by creating a predictable and sustainable revenue stream. In today’s world, where subscriptions are a part of
It’s easy to think that more donors equals more donations when you’re in the throws of fundraising. While acquiring new supporters is always a win, one of the best ways
Unlock untapped revenue with corporate giving. Discover how to boost donor retention and matching gifts with smarter fundraising systems.
In fundraising, the size of your average gift amount is more than just a number. This metric can tell you a lot about your donors’ capacity to give. Average gift
When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, donor retention is a powerful metric that deserves every fundraiser’s attention. It is a key indicator of nonprofit health. This metric represents the number
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.
