Responsive Lab Podcast

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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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 34 minutes
Episodes: 148
Years Active: 2017 - 2025

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EP 30: Avoiding the Hidden Risks in CRM Transitions with Glen Peck [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

In this episode of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, Scott talks with Glen Peck, SVP of Technology & Business Intelligence at the Lustgarten Foundation, about the often-overlooked elements that make or br…

00:12:01 | Thu 29 May 2025

EP 29: Turning Event Donors into Lifelong Supporters with Trevor Nelson [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

Are your events helping you grow relationships or just revenue? In this episode of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, Scott sat down with Trevor Nelson, Co-Founder of HGA Fundraising and host of the Hey N…

00:13:44 | Thu 22 May 2025

EP 28: AI, Empathy, and the Human Side of Nonprofit Innovation with Tim Lockie

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus sit down with Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack and longtime nonprofit tech strategist, to dig into a bold truth: technology…

00:44:25 | Tue 20 May 2025

EP 27: Turning Donor Data into Actionable Journeys with George Weiner [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥? In this episode of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, Scott chats with George Weiner — fou…

00:09:15 | Thu 15 May 2025

EP 26: Donor Retention, Board Engagement, and Campaign Readiness with Barbara O'Reilly [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

Donor acquisition is up, but retention is still a struggle. And your board? Supportive in theory, but silent in practice. Sound familiar? In this episode of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, Barbara O’Re…

00:13:27 | Thu 08 May 2025

EP 25: Building Donor Relationships Through Thoughtful Data Practices with Christine Robertson

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus chat with Christine Robertson, Consulting Manager at NPact, about what clean data really means for fundraisers—and why it matters…

00:33:31 | Tue 06 May 2025

EP 24: Rethinking Recurring Giving: Behavioral Science for Better Donor Retention with Griff Bohm [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

In this episode, Scott sits down with Griff Bohm, co-founder and CRO of Momentum, for an "Ask a Responsive Fundraiser" with questions about how nonprofits can fuel generosity by creating personal, im…

00:08:02 | Thu 01 May 2025

EP 23: Building Sustainable Fundraising Growth Through Strategic Donor Relationships w/ Mike Esposito [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Esposito, founder and lead fundraising strategist of Mike Esposito Fundraising, to explore practical strategies for small to mid-size nonprofits aiming to stren…

00:07:58 | Wed 30 Apr 2025

EP 22: The Formula for Fundraising Success with Diana Hoyt

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Virtuous co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus talk with Diana Hoyt, founder of Formula for Fundraising. With over four decades in the nonprofit world, Dian…

00:35:25 | Tue 22 Apr 2025

EP 21: Enhancing Nonprofit Efficiency with Collaborative Strategies w/ Miriam Dicks [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

In this episode, we connect with Miriam Dicks, founder and CEO of 180 Management Group, to uncover strategies that help organizations streamline operations and enhance donor engagement. With over 20 …

00:07:48 | Thu 17 Apr 2025

EP 20: Boosting Nonprofit Impact with Email and Donation Page Tips w/ Josh Burns [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]

In this special podcast episode, we introduce "Ask a Responsive Fundraiser," where we take your questions to fundraising experts so you can grow generosity. In this episode, we connect with Josh Bur…

00:15:34 | Thu 10 Apr 2025

Episode 19: Transforming Major Gifts Through the Collaborative Ask with Gail Perry

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, hosts Scott Holthaus and Carly Berna sit down with fundraising expert Gail Perry, internationally recognized keynote speaker, consultant, and author of Fired-Up…

00:39:04 | Tue 08 Apr 2025

Episode 18: [SPECIAL EPISODE]: The Easiest Way to Grow as a Fundraiser This Year [Without Leaving Your Desk]

What’s the easiest way to grow as a fundraiser this year—without leaving your desk? In this special episode of The Responsive Lab, co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus unpack exactly that. Draw…

00:13:34 | Thu 03 Apr 2025

Episode 17 [SPECIAL EPISODE]: 5 Years Since COVID: How Fundraising’s Changed and What It Means for You

In this special episode of The Responsive Lab, we conducted a webinar with experts from Allegiance Group Pursuant, Dunham and Company, RKD Group, and 5by5 Agency to explore how nonprofit fundraising …

00:59:47 | Tue 01 Apr 2025

Episode 16: How to Listen to and Understand Your Donors

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 conn…

00:32:56 | Tue 25 Mar 2025

Episode 15: The Future of Fundraising Acquisition with Brad Davies

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 …

00:45:51 | Tue 11 Mar 2025

Episode 14: How to Choose the Right Tech for Your Nonprofit with Matt Scott from CauseMic

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 no…

00:41:10 | Tue 25 Feb 2025

Episode 13: Sustainable Giving Unlocked with Dave Raley

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus, welcome Imago Consulting founder, Purpose and Profit Podcast co-host, popular speaker, and best-selling …

00:38:18 | Tue 11 Feb 2025

Episode 12: The Responsive Lab Welcomes Scott Holthaus!

In this special episode of The Responsive Lab, we’re excited to welcome Scott Holthaus as your new co-host alongside Carly Berna! Scott’s the Partner Marketing Manager here at Virtuous, where he hel…

00:19:29 | Tue 04 Feb 2025

Episode 11: The Secrets of AI: Creating a Culture of Curiosity

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Carly Berna and Stephen Boudreau, bring in DonorSearch’s head of AI, Nathan Chappell, for an exciting conversation about AI and how it c…

00:35:30 | Tue 28 Jan 2025

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