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.
Nonprofit marketing automation has revolutionized how organizations are able to mobilize volunteers—providing new and innovative ways to engage and activate supporters. With automation, nonprofits can implement responsive principles to engage
Dana Snyder of Positive Equation joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss social media and digital strategy for nonprofits. During our conversation we covered the dance marathons that first
Casey Davis, the Executive Director at the Diabetes Research Connection, joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss her experience leading a growing nonprofit through transition and trials. During our
JB Stark discusses resilience and growth at The Trevor Project, offering insights for thriving in nonprofit work amidst challenges.
Stacy LeBaron joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about delivering animal welfare services during times of crisis and the power of pivoting. Stacy has been involved in animal
Sarah Landman joins the Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss personalized donor stewardship.
Cameron Ripley joins the Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss the latest trends in nonprofit marketing. During our conversation we discuss the lessons learned from hundreds of nonprofit marketing campaigns in
Brian Numainville, consultant, speaker, and author joins the Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss his observations from 2020, where nonprofits might be missing opportunities, and his future outlook. Nonprofit Surveys:
Chris Hammond and Jen Linck of CGC joined The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to get deep into the practical details, steps, and strategies of crafting an effective nonprofit marketing plan.
Steven Aguiar joins The Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss how nonprofits can grow their donor base through digital acquisition and paid campaigns. During the conversation we discuss essential elements of digital marketing campaigns and why a…
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