Join us in Dallas for Respond ‘26, built for fundraisers, where every session delivers something you can use and every connection matters.
It’s everything you love about the Virtuous User Summit, now expanded for the entire fundraising community, exploring new ideas, deeper learning, and a future-focused look at responsive fundraising.
Save $300 when you register before March 31, 2026
Respond ’26 is built for fundraisers, not just another event. It will bring nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and Virtuous users together for hands-on learning and real-world insights.
The event blends practical sessions with future-focused content so teams can apply responsive fundraising in their daily work.
Designed for real action, not empty airtime. You’ll leave Respond ‘26 with learning that sticks and relationships that last.
Choose from seven unique learning tracks built to help every member of your team grow. Dive into sessions designed for marketers, fundraisers, development professionals, and data and operations leaders, alongside forward-looking content on AI and the future of fundraising. Each track connects responsive fundraising principles with practical strategies that fit your role and the sector your organization lives in, so that everyone leaves with ideas and tools they can use to create meaningful impact.
Step into interactive sessions that blend technology, data, and human connection. These workshops are designed to help you put responsive fundraising into practice using real examples from organizations like yours. You will learn how to listen more closely to donors, build meaningful connections, and design outreach that feels personal at scale. With guidance from experienced fundraisers and Virtuous experts, you will leave equipped to create lasting impact in your own community.
For current Virtuous users, these sessions offer focused time with the team behind the platform. Learn how other nonprofits are using Virtuous to strengthen donor relationships, simplify daily work, and uncover new opportunities for growth. Along the way, you will hear what’s new in Virtuous and explore practical ways to align the platform with your fundraising strategy.
Connect with peers who understand the work you do every day. Join conversations and breakout sessions built around your role, whether you lead fundraising, communications, operations, or data. These sessions create space to share ideas, learn from real experiences, and build relationships with others who face similar challenges. You will leave with practical insights, new connections, and a stronger sense of community among those who care about the same work you do.
Explore how the next era of fundraising blends proven best practices with fresh ideas and emerging tools. Hear from nonprofit leaders who are rethinking donor engagement through responsive strategies, data-informed decision-making, and thoughtful use of technology like AI. These sessions highlight what’s working now and what’s coming next, helping you strengthen your approach while staying rooted in relationships that last.
Learn directly from the fundraisers who are putting responsive fundraising into practice every day. In these sessions, you will hear from nonprofit leaders as they share what’s working, what they’ve learned, and how they’ve grown through real challenges. Join live AMAs (Ask Me Anything), user panels, and spotlight conversations to see how organizations across sectors are using Virtuous to reach donors, streamline their work, and strengthen relationships. Walk away with ideas you can adapt to your own mission right away.
Come early to Respond ‘26 for a full day of immersive, expert-led workshops designed to help you get the most out of Virtuous.
Join Virtuous founder and CEO, Gabe Cooper, for What’s Next for You and Virtuous: Growing Generosity Together, then explore interactive labs that follow four tracks: data, reporting, automation, and fundraising.
You’ll work side by side with Virtuous experts, build confidence with practical tools, and leave ready to use Virtuous to its fullest potential. This day is created exclusively for current customers who want to start Respond 2026 with deeper insight and new momentum.
Customer Learning Labs & Schedule for May 27, 2026
Understanding how your data connects is the first step to unlocking meaningful insights. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the relationships between data types, statistics, and how they relate to your day-to-day activities in Virtuous—crucial context for learning how to pull the data you need with confidence.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who are new to Queries or those who want to review key data foundations.
Data tells a story—but only if you know how to read it. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how different data types and statistics come together to reveal trends in Virtuous Analytics. Learn how to interpret your reporting, and build confidence in understanding what your data is really saying.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for: Users who work in or are curious about Virtuous Analytics.
You’ve got the tools to bring your digital campaigns to life. But where to begin? This workshop will help you work through the right tools for the right activities (e.g., Automation or Scheduled Emails? Email Lists or Queries?) and track effectiveness using tactics like custom URLs.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this for: Users looking for a big-picture view of how to execute their digital campaigns.
Getting started with Automation? This workshop is for you! We’ll cover the basics of building workflows in Virtuous and walk through practical examples to help you create your first Automation with confidence.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who are comfortable with Queries.
Learn how Nested Queries can power specific, complex segments for dynamic campaigns. This workshop will help you understand how connected data sets create more precise targeting and stronger donor engagement.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users with some Query experience or those who have attended Query Foundations.
Transform single tables into visualizations powered by multiple data points and transformations. This workshop will guide you through combining and shaping your data to create visuals that reveal deeper insights and support confident, data-informed decisions.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who work in or are curious about Virtuous Analytics and have an understanding of the Virtuous Analytics table structure, or those who have attended Analytics Foundations.
Learn tips and tricks for refining your giving page to better meet your online giving goals. In this workshop, you’ll explore key elements that influence donor engagement—from layout and messaging to usability and conversion—and discover small adjustments that can make a big impact.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who work in or are curious about Virtuous Raise and have at least two giving pages set up.
You’ve created your Queries—now what? Learn how these robust datasets can be used to power Segmentation, Automation, and Receipting. This workshop will focus on applying your existing Queries to real-world use cases that bring your data to life and drive meaningful action across your campaigns.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users with some Query experience or those who have attended Query Foundations and Query Connections.
Understanding how your data connects is the first step to unlocking meaningful insights. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the relationships between data types, statistics, and how they relate to your day-to-day activities in Virtuous—crucial context for learning how to pull the data you need with confidence.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who are new to Queries or those who want to review key data foundations.
Ask the experts for query advice on the spot! Bring your questions, challenges, or works-in-progress and get live guidance from Virtuous data pros. Whether you’re troubleshooting a specific query or looking for best practices, this interactive session is your chance to get real-time answers and tips.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for all users who work with Queries.
Learn how Nested Queries can power specific, complex segments for dynamic campaigns. This workshop will help you understand how connected data sets create more precise targeting and stronger donor engagement.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users with some Query experience or those who have attended Query Foundations.
Starting your midlevel or major giving program? Looking to move everything out of spreadsheets? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the full suite of Virtuous tools—like Momentum, Automation, the Gift Ask Pipeline, Notes, and Tasks—to streamline your Moves Management process and track donor relationships more effectively.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who are looking to optimize and simplify their Moves Management tracking.
Delve into the intricacies of expanding your Automation Workflow library. This workshop includes practical tips and tricks, plus dedicated time to work alongside Virtuous experts on key considerations for optimizing your setup.
To get the most out of this experience, we recommend this session for users who already have two or more Automation Workflows running, or at least one Workflow with communication-based actions included.
In this session, Virtuous CEO and Founder, Gabe Cooper, draws on insights from working with thousands of nonprofits and fundraising teams to explore how the convergence of AI, donor expectations, and organizational design is reshaping the landscape. You’ll learn why the next wave of generosity demands breaking down internal silos, reimagining collaboration across fundraising disciplines, and using data to fuel authentic, scalable relationships.
*Full speaker lineup and agenda will be announced soon
Discounted Room Rate: A special conference rate of $246 per night will be available from May 23 – June 1, 2026, based on availability.
Respond ‘26 will be hosted at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Dallas and known for its Texas-sized hospitality. The hotel is steps from shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions like the American Airlines Center, Fair Park, and the Deep Ellum neighborhood.
By staying at the conference hotel, you’ll be just steps away from all sessions and events, with more opportunities to connect and network with fellow attendees.
The discounted room rate is available until the cut-off date of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, or until the room block is full, whichever comes first
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No. While Virtuous powers the event and offers dedicated sessions for users, Respond is designed for all fundraisers and nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen donor relationships and grow their impact. You’ll find valuable learning no matter what platform or tools your team uses.
Absolutely. Respond builds on the foundation of the Virtuous User Summit with even more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. You’ll find in-depth Virtuous sessions, hands-on workshops, and direct access to our team, all designed to help you use the platform more effectively and expand your impact.
Fundraisers, marketers, development leaders, database administrators, operations professionals, and nonprofit executives will all find value at Respond. Whether you focus on donor engagement, data strategy, or campaign planning, you’ll gain new ideas and practical approaches you can apply right away. It’s an event built for entire teams to learn, grow, and connect together.
You’ll hear from practitioners who are in the trenches of fundraising every day and seeing real results. Sessions feature nonprofit leaders, tech experts, and fundraising professionals who bring both vision and practical experience. You’ll learn from people who understand your challenges, share what’s working, and offer insights you can immediately put into practice.
Most conferences prioritize airtime over application. Respond ’26 prioritizes practice. You will learn from practitioners who are doing the work now, then apply lessons in hands-on workshops and CFRE-eligible sessions. Programming is organized by role, sector, and experience level, so every attendee gets relevant content.
Virtuous users get even more. Deep-dive product sessions and the Pre-Conference Customer Learning Lab Day provide focused time with experts to build confidence and unlock value.
Respond expands the Virtuous User Summit into a larger experience for the entire fundraising community. Virtuous users will still find deep platform learning and opportunities to connect with our team, while fundraisers from any organization can explore new strategies, trends, and best practices shaping the future of fundraising. It’s the same spirit of community and learning…now opened to a wider audience.
You’ll leave with new ideas, practical strategies, and meaningful connections that last well beyond the conference. Every session is designed to help you think differently about fundraising, apply what you’ve learned to your daily work, and feel reenergized about the mission that drives you.
Don’t worry, we know swag matters. You can expect even better gear this year, with something for everyone to take home. We’ve got a few surprises we’re keeping under wraps, and we promise you’ll leave with fresh ideas and something you’ll actually want to wear or use.
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