The Virtuous Blog

Are you searching for new ways to engage major donors? We’re always looking for new and responsive ways for donors to give – but have you ever considered stock giving? Check out this session from...

Year-end giving is right around the corner, are you prepared? The final months of the year are a crucial time for nonprofits to raise funds, and the popularity of online giving continues to grow. We...

Do your weeks feel out of control? Fundraisers are busy, especially at year-end. How can you keep on top of your priorities, get things done, and continue to build relationships with your supporters? Check out...

How do you inspire your supporters to give? From Giving Tuesday to the end of the year, you’ll be communicating with your supporters a lot. How can you make sure your messaging is compelling and...

The end of the year is a busy time for nonprofits. Approximately 30% of giving occurs in December. October through December is the most influential giving season. So how can nonprofits make the most of...

Are you marketing corporate matching programs to your supporters? Each year, approximately $4-7 billion in corporate matching funds go unclaimed. At least some of your supporters have access to a match through their employer. How...

Acquiring and retaining donors is the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization. Accomplishing important charitable work requires predictable, sustainable revenue from a faithful group of supporters. For the past 8 years, I’ve spent most of my...

How do you know who your donors are and what matters to them? Your donors are sending you signals all the time. Through their behavior, giving, preferences, and words, they’re telling you what’s most important...

Do you feel like your supporters are a mystery? Are you unsure about what motivates them and unclear on how to inspire them? Do you find yourself guessing, and assuming, and throwing ideas at the...

Note: After this post was published, Mastercard amended its rules to largely exempt nonprofits. However, notifying your supporters of upcoming charges, making sure they understand recurring billing, and giving them clear ways to cancel or...

What makes a year-end fundraising campaign responsive? The year-end fundraising season is a critical time for many nonprofits to raise money and build relationships with their supporters. This week on The Responsive Weekly, Bryan Funk...

If you want to connect with your donors, build deeper relationships, and create a community of enthusiastic fans of your nonprofit, you have to reach out.  Most of the time, your donors won’t come looking...