
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.

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, achieve fundraiser growth, and make a meaningful impact in the world?

Having a recurring giving program is simply good for the long-term health of your nonprofit. Here’s how to harness the power of storytelling and branding.

It’s essential to recognize that effective digital marketing is key to spreading awareness, attracting supporters, and advancing the cause.

Modern fundraising has moved past one-to-all appeals; we now have a responsibility to meet evolving donor expectations.

Are you displaying the right donation ask amounts? Find out how meaningful asks can boost your conversion rate.

When nonprofits break down data silos with Virtuous, they improve donor engagement and drive sustainable growth. Here’s how

This article was written in conjunction with Sargent Solutions. Trust is the cornerstone of any successful donor relationship. For Canadian nonprofits, that means demonstrating responsible stewardship of every contribution. While

AI tools for nonprofits can transform how organizations engage with donors and manage their campaigns. Learn more

Giving is down, so how to retain donors? With AI, you can build a retention workflow at scale.

AI in fundraising can be used to create responsive donor experiences at scale. Here’s how.
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.