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Featured Stories

Clay Buck Interview with Virtuous: Nonprofit Data and AI

February 5, 2026

What AI Actually Changes (and Doesn't Change) About Nonprofit Data

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...

N1 Philanthropy: The Case for Precision Giving in an Attention Economy

N1 Philanthropy: The Case for Precision Giving in an Attention Economy

Best CRM for Nonprofits in 2026

Best CRM for Nonprofits in 2026: How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Organization

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Unlocking Efficiency with Modern Platforms: The Benefits of Switching to a Modern CRM (and why finance should be on board)

November 14, 2024

Unlocking Efficiency with Modern Platforms: The Benefits of Switching to a Modern CRM (And Why Finance Should Be On Board)

In today’s fast-paced nonprofit landscape, efficiency, transparency, and relationship-building are crucial. A modern Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform can significantly impact how nonprofits manage donor relationships, track fundraising efforts, and...

Ask a Responsive Fundraiser Brantley Boyett

November 14, 2024

Ask a Responsive Fundraiser: Planned Giving Edition

Welcome back to Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, where we tackle some of the most pressing questions nonprofit organizations face in their quest to make a difference. This week, we welcome...

How Responsive Fundraising With Virtuous Drives Donor Engagement and Increased Generosity

November 13, 2024

How Responsive Fundraising With Virtuous Drives Donor Engagement and Increased Generosity

In ever-evolving philanthropic landscape that we see in the world today, donors expect more than just transactional relationships. They seek meaningful connections with the causes they support. However, nonprofits often...

how to strengthen donor relationships

November 8, 2024

How to Strengthen Donor Relationships: Leveraging Technology for Long-Term Support

We’re delighted to welcome Maureen Wallbeoff to the Virtuous blog. As a nonprofit technologist and strategy coach, Maureen brings expertise in helping nonprofits navigate technology decisions to engage donors and...

Ask a Responsive Fundraiser - Erik Tomalis

November 7, 2024

Ask a Responsive Fundraiser: Crowdfunding, Donor Acknowledgements, and More

Welcome back to another edition of Ask A Responsive Fundraiser! This week, we have our very own Erik Tomalis answering your questions about crowdfunding, direct mail campaigns, and donor acknowledgment....

Why There’s Never a ‘GoodTime’ for Digital Transformation: Overcoming Common Obstacles to CRM and Accounting ERP Changes

November 6, 2024

Why There’s Never a ‘Good Time’ for Digital Transformation: Overcoming Common Obstacles to CRM and Accounting ERP Changes

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the idea of adopting new technologies like a modern CRM or accounting ERP is both appealing and necessary. Yet, many organizations, especially nonprofits, hesitate due...

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