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.

Drawing from their own time in the fundraising trenches, they explore how nonprofit professionals can grow right where they are—by staying curious, leaning into community, and choosing growth even in the busyness.

And there’s no better way to do that than the Responsive Nonprofit Summit, happening June 4-5, 2025! It’s free, fully virtual, and designed to help nonprofit professionals grow their impact—without leaving their desk.

Key takeaways from the episode include:

- Why fundraisers struggle to make space for innovation

- Where to find real-time inspiration in your work

- How to grow in your role without burning out

- What to expect from the Responsive Nonprofit Summit

Reserve your free spot at the Summit: https://vrtuo.us/3RnQbMl

Meanwhile, check out more episode of The Responsive Lab at: virtuous.org/podcast

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Virtuous is a software company committed to helping nonprofits grow generosity. Virtuous believes that generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. With that in mind, it’s their mission to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers. Learn more about Virtuous at virtuous.org/learnmore and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at virtuous.org/crmchecklist.

Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.