

Responsive Lab Podcast
Virtuous Software
Welcome to The Responsive Lab, presented by Virtuous. In this podcast, we're exploring how nonprofits leverage technology to deepen donor engagement. Join us in the lab as we mix innovation with impact, tackling challenges and discovering new possibilities for the nonprofit sector.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 32min
Toby Weiss on Everything Responsive Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About Technology to Effectively Maximize Organizational Impact
This week, Toby Weiss - Founder & CEO of Rooted Software - joins Rob on the podcast to talk about all things tech. Toby has extensive expertise as a global nonprofit technologist and walks us through the steps of how to think well about the role of technology to scale impact for our missions. We operate in a digitally platform dependent space, and there are key decisions that must be made to strategically make progress for the good of all involved.
Are you enjoying the Responsive Nonprofit Podcast and want to dive deeper into the framework and methodology growing nonprofits use to build deeper relationships with all donors to unlock mission transformation? I'd love to send you a free copy of our book, Responsive Fundraising, so you can get started today!

Mar 7, 2023 • 35min
Bill and Sarah TeDesco on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Achieve Better Fundraising and Outreach Results
In this episode, Bill and Sarah TeDesco of DonorSearch join Rob to talk about what nonprofit leaders need to know about deep tech as it pertains to the fundraising market. They double-click on the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) and how any size nonprofit can utilize these technologies to enrich their supporter data and prompt actionable next steps.
Are you enjoying the Responsive Nonprofit Podcast and want to dive deeper into the framework and methodology growing nonprofits use to build deeper relationships with all donors to unlock mission transformation? I'd love to send you a free copy of our book, Responsive Fundraising, so you can get started today!

Feb 23, 2023 • 43min
Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton on Social Fundraising and Mining the New Peer-to-Peer Landscape
In this episode, Katrina VanHuss (Founder and CEO) and Otis Fulton (VP for Psychological Strategy) of Turnkey join Rob for an enlightening deep dive on peer-to-peer social fundraising. Not only do they have vast experience working with the largest nonprofits in the US, but they also apply psychology to fundraising and donor behavior resulting in significant thought leadership in this space. Katrina and Otis discuss best practices of fundraising with social media, the "Trifecta of Satisfaction," why you are most likely rewarding your volunteers wrong, and how to maximize peer-to-peer giving for any organization.
Are you enjoying the Responsive Nonprofit Podcast and want to dive deeper into the framework and methodology growing nonprofits use to build deeper relationships with all donors to unlock mission transformation? I'd love to send you a free copy of our book, Responsive Fundraising, so you can get started today!

Feb 14, 2023 • 44min
Heather Hiscox on Dismantling the Status Quo
In this episode, Heather Hiscox of Pause for Change, joins Rob and tackles what it means to dismantle the status quo to make true change in your organization. Using her PAUSE framework, she has helped countless social impact organizations address challenges in less time, using fewer resources, to achieve greater impact. Heather's insight is a must listen for any nonprofit leader.

Feb 7, 2023 • 39min
Ben Johnson on Transformational Growth Mindsets
In this episode, Ben Johnson, Founder and Chief Strategist of Frontier Marketing joins us to talk about how to achieve transformational growth at your nonprofit. It's been thirteen years since he founded Frontier, and Ben has a wealth of knowledge that helps inform the necessary pivots that must be made in order to choose growth and organizational impact.
Are you enjoying the Responsive Nonprofit Podcast and want to dive deeper into the framework and methodology growing nonprofits use to build deeper relationships with all donors to unlock mission transformation? I'd love to send you a free copy of our book, Responsive Fundraising, so you can get started today!

Jan 31, 2023 • 34min
Tony Martignetti on Demystifying Planned Giving for Your Nonprofit
In this episode, Tony Martignetti joins us in a lively conversation around planned giving to your nonprofit. Tony's lifetime of experience helps to demystify planned giving and encourages us to spend just one hour a week to unlock countless people and monetary funds to propel our mission forward. You don't want to miss Tony. Trust us.

Jan 24, 2023 • 32min
Tania Bhattacharyya on Building Your Brand and Voice to Drive Change and Raise Revenue
In this episode, Bryan and Rob sit down with Tania Bhattacharyya of Lumos Marketing to talk about how empathy can unlock generosity, the power of vulnerability in your storytelling, how to leverage multi-channel communications to build your brand and trust with donors, and how to authentically build a movement in this modern age of giving.

Jan 18, 2023 • 44min
Michelle Boggs on Classy’s 2022 Why America Gives Report and What it Means for Nonprofits in 2023
In this episode, Michelle Boggs from Classy joins Bryan and Rob to share about the recent findings from their 2022 Why America Gives Report and what this means for nonprofits to grow giving and generosity in 2023.
To dive deeper into the insights discussed in this episode, download the 2022 Why America Gives Report today.

Dec 29, 2020 • 40min
Matthew Dildine on Relational Fundraising and Radical Partnership
In this episode, Matthew and Noah discussed:Changing traditional models of fundraising to engage modern donorsGenerational shifts in expectations and wealthMonthly and recurring donationsShifting from traditional events to meaningful experiencesCreating partnerships with donorsMeasuring ROI

Dec 29, 2020 • 46min
Dana Snyder on Digital Strategy
Dana Snyder of Positive Equation joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss social media and digital strategy for nonprofits. During our conversation we covered the dance marathons that first sparked her interest in college, how to make your mission stand out in the busy online landscape, and how to connect more deeply with your supporters.
Dana Snyder is the founder and CEO of Positive Equation, a digital consultancy focused on helping nonprofits cultivate a passionate online following of donors, volunteers, and advocates.


