Responsive Fundraising, With the Ceiling Removed
A few weeks ago in Nashville, in a room deliberately kept small, Gabe Cooper and I launched our new book, N1 Philanthropy, into the world. I expected to spend the
November 2, 2026
A few weeks ago in Nashville, in a room deliberately kept small, Gabe Cooper and I launched our new book, N1 Philanthropy, into the world. I expected to spend the
TL;DR Most fundraisers know the feeling. Donor counts are shrinking, acquisition costs keep climbing, and the same small group of loyal supporters is asked to carry more every year. Meanwhile,
TL;DR From November (or earlier) through January, fundraising teams are processing donations, sending receipts, tending donor relationships, and getting ready for year-end. Wondering whether your software will hold up shouldn’t
TL;DR: Your donors want to stay connected to the causes they care about. And when it comes to managing their giving, the experience should be simple. That’s why we’re introducing
TL;DR: Fundraising doesn’t always happen behind a desk. For major gift officers and field fundraisers, some of the most important work happens between donor meetings, on the road, or during
TL;DR: How healthy is your recurring giving program? Are you gaining recurring donors faster than you’re losing them? And how much revenue can you expect from your current recurring gifts?
TL;DR AI is making it easier for nonprofits to personalize donor communications, analyze information, and complete work that once required significant time and effort. But as these tools become more
Evaluating software, connecting systems, and deciding whether to fix or replace what you have are decisions a nonprofit team has to make. If you’ve ever sat through a demo and
Welcome back to Ask a Responsive Fundraiser. This week, we’re excited to show off our spiffy new branding and even more excited to welcome T. Clay Buck to the column!
If you put 10 fundraisers (bonus points if they’re consultants) in a room and ask them to list the crucial fundraising KPIs every nonprofit should measure, you’ll get 8,982 recommendations.
There is a lot to be said for getting out of the office and into the community to meet and talk with donors directly. But how we manage the data
You might want to be sure you’re sitting down for this: In 2016, the Harvard Business Review reported that poor-quality data cost US businesses $3.1 trillion annually. That was nearly
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.
