
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,

Discover how responsive fundraising strategies can effectively overcome inertia, enhancing donor engagement and impact.

When we talk about marketing automation for nonprofits, it’s easy to see what the organization gets out of it. Better communication with less tedium, more meaningful donor engagements, and increased

Being the first in your organization to believe in responsive fundraising is exciting. You see the value in treating every donor like a major donor and the power of personalization.

Fundraising comes with a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit world. Often, it’s hard to know where to start. Getting started is only half the battle—it can be even more

Explore how automated welcome emails can significantly boost donor engagement and retention for nonprofits, enhancing fundraising strategies.

Peer-to-peer fundraising helps your nonprofit reach new donors, engage your current supporters and increase giving without a substantial lift from your employees. It activates donors and brings them closer to

All giving is personal. Whether the donation amount is $100 or $1 million, that person is giving as much as they can in that moment to help affect change in

Learn best practices for nonprofit database management to keep your donor data clean and improve fundraising efforts for your nonprofit organization.

Does the word “marketing” make you nervous? When you think about marketing your nonprofit organization, do you feel unqualified or unsure of what you’re supposed to be doing? Does the

Do you want to grow your nonprofit, but aren’t sure how? Are you finding that your traditional fundraising strategies aren’t delivering like they used to? It’s not just you! The
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.
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Design effective online giving experiences that celebrate the impact of each donation.
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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.