$1M Raised by the Virtual Engagement Officer: A New Era of Autonomous Fundraising

When we introduced the Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO), there were big questions on the table:

Would donors engage with AI in a space built on human connection? Could Autonomous Fundraising hold its own in a field defined by relationships?

Today, we have an answer.

Version2.ai’s Virtual Engagement Officer has officially raised over $1 million in donations—proving that trusted digital labor isn’t just a future concept. It’s a powerful, proven force in the present.

Trusted Digital Labor That Performs Like a Fundraiser

Autonomous Fundraising is a new class of trusted digital labor—purpose-built to manage donor relationships, move prospects through the pipeline, and drive giving outcomes with the same intentionality as a human fundraiser. It’s a new category of fundraising capacity, and one that delivers.

Across our innovation partner organizations, VEOs have:

• Raised $1M+ in donor revenue

• Delivered over 7,830 engagements (CASE-defined)

• Executed 116,000+ autonomous activities

• Re-engaged 899 lapsed donors

• Initiated 150+ human handoffs to gift officers

• Maintained a .1% opt-out rate, outperforming traditional engagement tools

These numbers represent meaningful donor relationships, cultivated and advanced by a VEO working alongside human fundraisers.

What’s New: Our Fourth Innovation Partner Cohort

This milestone also marks the launch of Cohort 4—a new wave of advancement teams partnering with Version2 to integrate VEOs into their fundraising strategies.

From higher education institutions and mission-based organizations to animal welfare and community colleges, these new partners are activating 1,000-donor portfolios managed autonomously. The goal? More engagement, more giving, and more time for fundraisers to focus where they’re needed most.

Why It Matters to Fundraisers Today

At Bloomsburg University Foundation, trusted digital labor is part of the answer to a familiar challenge: more work, fewer hands.

“We’re all being asked to do more with less,” said Jerome Dvorak, Executive Director. “This empowering technology amplifies our workforce—truly, a game-changer.”

At Lollypop Farm, it’s a continuation of a 150-year legacy of innovation:

“We’re excited to introduce our VEO, Grace,” said Cathie Wright, VP of Donor Relations. “This bold step forward transforms our strategic goals into meaningful impact.”

And at Longwood University, it’s about redefining what it means to build relationships at scale:

“The future of philanthropy is personal, proactive, and powered by innovation,” said Amy Harris, Associate VP of Development. “This is how we expand capacity without compromising connection.”

What’s Next

The results are in—and they’re just the beginning. As more organizations turn to VEOs to extend their teams, fill the gaps, and deepen donor relationships, Autonomous Fundraising is setting a new standard.

Autonomous Fundraising expands the capacity of your team—so you can reach more donors, without compromising the relationships that matter most.

Want to see what that looks like?

👉 Schedule a demo to meet a VEO.