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August 19-21, 2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Responsive Nonprofit Summit โ€ข Free + Virtual ๐ŸŽ‰

June 4-5, 2025

Practical Strategies. Real Results. Free to Attend.

The Responsive Nonprofit Summit June 4-5, 2025

Contents

Inside the 2025 Benchmark Report with Carly & Gabe

The 2025 Virtuous Benchmark Report is here โ€” and itโ€™s full of insights nonprofit leaders can use today.

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Virtuous CEO Gabe Cooper and Fundraiser in Residence Carly Berna join co-host Scott Holthaus to break down key trends shaping generosity in 2025 โ€” from mid-level giving momentum to why retention isnโ€™t just about thanking donors.

Also in this episode, Carly and Gabe share:

  • Why โ€œdays between first and second giftโ€ is the hidden KPI worth tracking
  • The overlooked power of mid-level giving (and how to scale it with tech)
  • How the best organizations are increasing donor LTV
  • What to do when your metrics are flat

Download the full report: https://virtuous.org/resource/nonprofit-benchmark-report-2025

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The Responsive Lab is brought to you by Virtuous.

Virtuous is a software company committed to helping nonprofits grow generosity. Virtuous believes that generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. With that in mind, itโ€™s their mission to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers. Learn more about Virtuous and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at virtuous.org/crmchecklist

Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Tom Meintzer and producer Riley Young.

What you should do now

Below are three ways we can help you begin your journey to building more personalized fundraising with responsive technology.

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Breaking Through Donor Fatigue with Beth Fisher

Breaking Through Donor Fatigue with Beth Fisher

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.
AI, Empathy, and the Human Side of Nonprofit Innovation with Tim Lockie

AI, Empathy, and the Human Side of Nonprofit Innovation with Tim Lockie

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack.
What to Expect From Virtuous' 2025 Nonprofit Fundraising Benchmarks

What to Expect From Virtuous' 2025 Nonprofit Fundraising Benchmarks

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

Grow generosity with Virtuous

Virtuous is the responsive fundraising software platform proven to help nonprofit organizations increase generosity by serving all donors personally, no matter their gift size.

โ€œVirtuous truly understands nonprofits and the importance of our mission. And their open access to data and built-in custom reports gave us access to the data we need.โ€
Todd Shinabarger
Chief Information Officer