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.
How relationship-first fundraising drives trust, retention, and major gift growth at scale… insights from Marc Stein of Jews for Jesus.
How smart digital engagement drives donor action, retention, and recurring giving. A practical conversation with Matt Lombardi.
Lindsay Voltz, the Sr. Director of Major Gifts at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF), joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss donor stewardship strategies and what today’s donor is looking for from fundraisers. During the…
David J. O’Brien and Matthew D. Craig join The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss the insights from their new book . During the conversation we dig into alternative funding models, how to move beyond golf tournaments, galas, and…
Bridget Jones and Kelly Hayman join The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to share how they help transform the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley fundraising programs in light of tremendous challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic….
, the Partner and Strategy Director at Collab Agency in Australia, joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about brand and marketing strategy, and the necessity to stand for something to ensure you stand out from the crowd. During our…
Dan Reed joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to share his first-hand experience scaling digital fundraising campaigns. During the conversation we discuss why digital fundraising is the future of fundraising, what makes monthly giving programs…
joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about change management and its importance as nonprofits navigate constant change. During the conversation we discuss the balance between people, processes, and platforms during systems change and the…
Maximize the effectiveness of GivingTuesday campaigns with ready-to-use email templates, designed to enhance engagement and increase donations for nonprofits.
Vance Roush joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to share how our relationship with money impacts the way we fundraise, the importance of taking a holistic approach to donor development, and how you build a community of generosity through your…
joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to share her philosophy for helping nonprofits get fully funded. Sherry teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from a heavy dependence on program, government, and event gifts and into securing…
, the Executive Director of Blood:Water, joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss his path to leading his organization through uncertain times, the importance of history and rediscovering old truths with new value, and how a focus on people…
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