
How to Use The 2026 Virtuous Benchmark Report for Healthcare Nonprofits
TL;DR If you lead philanthropy at a hospital or health system, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with grateful patient

TL;DR If you lead philanthropy at a hospital or health system, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with grateful patient

TL;DR If you lead fundraising at a faith-based nonprofit, you already know the work doesn’t leave much room for stepping back. Most weeks fill up with appeals, follow-ups, and donor

“Nonprofits are not in the business of raising money. They are in a competition for connection.” I wrote that in The Generosity Crisis in 2022, and I believed it then.

TL;DR Picture this: A fundraising team gets pulled into a room. Leadership announces a round of layoffs, and another round is coming if revenue doesn’t climb. That scenario actually happened

With 63% of donors preferring online contributions, it’s crucial to have a donor management system that improves decision-making and nurtures donor relationships effectively.

TL;DR Donor lifetime value is one of the most important numbers in nonprofit fundraising, and one of the most underused. Most teams track gifts. Some track retention. Far fewer actually

TL;DR Donor acquisition is how every nonprofit relationship begins. Every major donor, every recurring giver, every loyal supporter who’s been with your organization for a decade. They all started as

TL;DR Most nonprofits think about portfolio balance the way a financial advisor thinks about investment diversification. Spread across asset classes, reduce exposure to any single position, protect against volatility. That

Discover insights from the 2025 Faith Benchmark Report to grow giving, retain donors, and build responsive relationships in faith-based fundraising.
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Scott talks with Carly Berna and Gabe Cooper about the key trends from the 2025 Virtuous Benchmark Report.

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Virtuous co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus talk with Beth Fisher, a nonprofit consultant, strategist, and former Chief Advancement Officer.

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack.

Preview the 2025 Virtuous Nonprofit Fundraising Benchmarks. Discover key trends in donor retention, mid-level giving, and digital engagement.

Learn how nonprofits can thrive through a CRM transition with strategies for data migration, team buy-in, and choosing the right system.
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Virtuous co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus talk with Diana Hoyt, founder of Formula for Fundraising.

Discover how to turn your CRM into a donor engagement and revenue growth engine. Learn from industry expert Andrew Olsen in this actionable webinar recap.
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.