Tammy Zonker explores human-centered fundraising, blending donor and community-centered approaches for greater impact.| Virtuous Software » The Responsive Fundraising Platform
Discover 3 nonprofit marketing mistakes and how to avoid them with Chris Barlow, Brady Josephson, and Matt Scott on The Responsive Lab.| Virtuous Software » The Responsive Fundraising Platform
John and Becky share how to multiply your mission through community, joy, and activating your believers. A must-listen from the 2025 RNS. The post Multiplication Mindset: How Responsive Fundraisers Build Movements with Becky Endicott & Jonathan McCoy first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Planned giving made simple. Fundraising expert Russell James shares smart, practical ways to start or grow a legacy giving program at your nonprofit. The post Starting a Planned Giving Program That Lasts with Russell James first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Learn how to balance long-term relationship building with the realities of fiscal year deadlines, limited capacity, and changing donor behaviors. The post How to Manage Your Mid/Major Donor Portfolios for Real Results with Gail Perry, Missy Gale, and Andrew Olsen first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Why only 9% of nonprofits feel ready to execute digital strategy, and what to do next. Insights from Javan Van Gronigen and the 2025 Peer Report. The post Breaking Down the 2025 Nonprofit Peer Report: Strategy, Systems, and Storytelling with Javan Van Gronigen first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Nonprofit AI strategy made simple. Nathan Chappell breaks down ethics, tools, trust, and innovation in this episode of The Responsive Lab. The post AI Predictive Models, Generative Messaging, and Real-World AI Applications for Fundraisers with Nathan Chappell first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Learn how to turn nonprofit data into real fundraising decisions and scale relationships using AI in this episode with Stephen Boudreau and Erik Tomalis. The post How Data and Tech Can Deepen Donor Relationships at Scale with Stephen Boudreau & Erik Tomalis first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Microsoft’s Erin McHugh joins Virtuous to explore how nonprofits can prepare for the next 5 years of AI, data strategy, and digital transformation. The post The New Nonprofit Tech Toolkit: Preparing Your Organization for the Next 5 Years first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Learn how nonprofits can co-create powerful mission narratives with community. This conversation redefines storytelling in fundraising. The post Building a Renewed Narrative with Community (and Breaking Old Story Myths!) first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Listen to Sterrin Bird on The Responsive Lab, on how nonprofits can use AI in fundraising without losing trust, empathy, or human connection. The post Don’t Lose the Donor: Keeping Fundraising Human in a Tech-Driven World with Sterrin Bird first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Clean data, AI, and donor trust. Clay Buck and Tim Paris unpack it all in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit session. The post How to Transform Data Into Strategic Decisions Using AI with Tim Paris & T. Clay Buck first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
How nonprofits can align AI with their mission and create more human-centered messaging, with tips from Matt Scott of CauseMic. The post Aligning AI with Mission: Human-Centered Messaging with Matt Scott first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Learn how to build real donor relationships through empathy-driven content strategy with Brynne Krispin on The Responsive Lab. The post Empathy-Driven Social Strategy for Nonprofits with Brynne Krispin first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Nonprofits aren’t competing for dollars, they’re competing for connection. Nathan Chappell shares how to build radical relationships that grow giving. The post Overcoming the Competition for Connection with Nathan Chappell first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Nonprofit email underperforming? Katelyn Baughan shares tips to boost retention, build welcome series, and automate for better donor engagement. The post Fixing What’s Broken in Nonprofit Email Marketing with Katelyn Baughan first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode, get tactical tips to communicate clearly, retain donors over acquire, and forecast when the future feels uncertain. The post Navigating Budget Cuts, Donor Shifts, and Uncertainty with Barbara O’Reilly first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode, you'll get practical strategies for increasing donor loyalty with better data, smarter segmentation, and personalized outreach. The post Designing & Scaling a Donor Retention Strategy In 2025 with Christine Robertson and John Mark Vanderpool first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Brady Josephson makes the case for long-term brand marketing in a nonprofit world obsessed with short-term returns. The post Creating Memorable Experiences for Modern Donors with Brand Building with Brady Josephson first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, John Mark Vanderpool shares how understanding and leveraging donor LTV can completely shift your fundraising strategy. The post Beyond the Ask: Why Donor Lifetime Value Should Shape Your Strategy with John Mark Vanderpool first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Heather Hiscox unpacks how nonprofits can lead organizational change with empathy, inclusion, and clarity. The post Leading Change with Empathy: The PAUSE Framework for Nonprofits with Heather Hiscox first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Aidan Augustin joins to unpack how to turn your story into a strategy that actually drives donor action. The post From Story to Strategy: Marketing That Drives Donor Action with Aidan Augustin first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, we explore the pivotal role mid-level giving plays in a healthy donor pipeline. The post The Mid-Level Multiplier Effect: How to Transform Your Major Gift Pipeline with Jeff Schreifels first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, we explore the intersection of AI and human empathy with two visionary leaders at Virtuous. The post How AI is Transforming Fundraising and Donor Relationships with Gabe Cooper & Nathan Chappell first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Scott talks with Carly Berna and Gabe Cooper about the key trends from the 2025 Virtuous Benchmark Report. The post Inside the 2025 Benchmark Report with Carly & Gabe first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
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. The post Breaking Through Donor Fatigue with Beth Fisher first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack. The post AI, Empathy, and the Human Side of Nonprofit Innovation with Tim Lockie first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Virtuous co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus talk with Diana Hoyt, founder of Formula for Fundraising. The post Building Donor Relationships Through Thoughtful Data Practices with Christine Robertson first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Virtuous co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus talk with Diana Hoyt, founder of Formula for Fundraising. The post The Formula for Fundraising Success with Diana Hoyt first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
Fundraising expert Gail Perry shares major gifts strategies, crisis tips, and donor insights in this inspiring episode of The Responsive Lab. The post Transforming Major Gifts Through the Collaborative Ask with Gail Perry first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Chris Barlow, Customer Happiness Director at Beeline Marketing, to explore how nonprofits can break through digital noise and connect with the right audience. The post How to Listen to and Understand Your Donors with Chris Barlow first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott are joined by VP of Ministry Digital Growth at Salem Web Network, Brad Davies! This conversation unpacks what donor acquisition looks like in a digital-first world and how nonprofits can embrace digital media to fuel acquisition. The post The Future of Fundraising Acquisition with Brad Davies first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software
In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus, welcome Matt Scott from CauseMic for an exciting discussion about the importance of technology in the nonprofit sector. The post How to Choose the Right Tech for Your Nonprofit with Matt Scott from CauseMic first appeared on Virtuous Software.| Virtuous Software