Virtuous Software https://virtuous.org The Responsive Fundraising Platform Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:36:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://virtuous.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-favicon-virtuous-32x32.png Virtuous Software https://virtuous.org 32 32 15 Year-End Fundraising Strategies to Maximize 2024 Giving https://virtuous.org/blog/year-end-fundraising-strategies/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:04:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43659 We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Olsen to the Virtuous blog. As the Executive Vice President of Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker, Andrew is on a mission to help leaders increase mission […]

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]]> Donor Lifetime Value: The Key to Building Stronger Relationships and Sustainable Growth https://virtuous.org/blog/donor-lifetime-value-sustainable-growth/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:04:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43660 When it comes to building a thriving nonprofit, focusing solely on one-time donations can only go so far. New donor acquisition is expensive and it doesn’t offer predictability. This is […]

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]]> Ask a Responsive Fundraiser: Retaining Younger Donors, Highlighting Missions, and More https://virtuous.org/blog/ask-a-responsive-fundraiser-retaining-younger-donors-highlighting-missions-and-more/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43637 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 […]

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]]> “What the Fundraising?” A Look at Mallory Erickson’s Latest Book https://virtuous.org/blog/what-the-fundraising-a-look-at-mallory-ericksons-latest-book/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:20:56 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43465 In this episode of The Responsive Lab podcast, Carly Berna and Stephen Boudreau are joined by executive coach, fundraising consultant, and host of the podcast, What the Fundraising, Mallory Erickson, for an exciting conversation about the evolution of fundraising – plus, a sneak peak of Mallory’s new book, What The Fundraising?

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]]> How to Grow Your Impact with Donor Expansion https://virtuous.org/blog/how-to-grow-your-impact-with-donor-expansion/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43580 It’s easy to think that more donors equals more donations when you’re in the throws of fundraising. While acquiring new supporters is always a win, one of the best ways […]

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]]> Ask a Responsive Fundraiser: Planned Giving Edition https://virtuous.org/blog/ask-a-responsive-fundraiser-planned-giving/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43568 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 […]

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]]> How to Strengthen Donor Relationships: Leveraging Technology for Long-Term Support https://virtuous.org/blog/how-to-strengthen-donor-relationships/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:37:07 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43557 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 […]

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]]> Donor Retention: An Essential Metric in Nonprofit Fundraising Success https://virtuous.org/blog/understanding-donor-retention/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43556 When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, donor retention is a powerful metric that deserves every fundraiser’s attention. It is a key indicator of nonprofit health. This metric represents the number […]

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]]> Ask a Responsive Fundraiser: Crowdfunding, Donor Acknowledgements, and More https://virtuous.org/blog/ask-a-responsive-fundraiser-crowdfunding-and-more/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43545 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. […]

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]]> How to Make Every Donor Feel Like a Major Donor with Andrew Olsen https://virtuous.org/blog/how-to-make-every-donor-feel-like-a-major-donor-with-andrew-olsen/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://virtuous.org/?p=43463 In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Stephen Boudreau and Carly Berna are joined by Executive Vice President at DickersonBakker, Andrew Olsen, for a discussion about nonprofit fundraising and how to give donors a better giving experience.

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