EP 51: The New Nonprofit Tech Toolkit: Preparing Your Organization for the Next 5 Years

Show Notes

In this special episode of The Responsive Lab, co-hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus bring you a featured session from the 2025 Responsive Nonprofit Summit.

 

Erin McHugh, Chief Product Officer at Microsoft Tech for Social Impact joins Jason Van Lue, VP of Product at Virtuous, for a deep dive into what nonprofits need to be thinking about today to prepare for the future. From the future of AI and “digital colleagues” to practical data strategies, Erin outlines a clear, human-centered vision for tech innovation in the sector.

 

You’ll hear:

• Why strong data foundations are essential before adopting AI
• The difference between automating tasks and transforming systems
• Real-world examples from fundraisers, healthcare providers, and program teams
• How to balance innovation with ethics, trust, and human connection
• The concept of “frontier nonprofits” and how to become one

 

Learn more about Virtuous at virtuous.org/learnmore and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at virtuous.org/crmchecklist

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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.