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Welcome to the Responsive Lab!

Welcome to “The Responsive Lab,” your new favorite podcast where innovation and impact come together to transform the nonprofit world. Brought to you by Virtuous, this podcast explores how nonprofits can harness technology to supercharge donor engagement and make a lasting impact.

In this introductory episode, your hosts—Carly Berna, Director of Product Marketing, and Stephen Boudreau, Vice President of Brand—introduce themselves and share what inspired the creation of this podcast. They explore how nonprofits can stay ahead of the curve and maximize their impact in an ever-evolving landscape. 

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, tech enthusiast, or someone who loves a good story, we invite you to step into our lab and join us on this journey of discovery. So grab your lab coat and your headphones, and let’s get started!

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Season One of 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, it’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 Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.

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