Autonomous Fundraising Resources

A Symphony of AI

The future of advancement isn't one Virtual Engagement Officer—it's a strategic team of VEOs supporting every major gift pipeline across your organization. Learn how partners are scaling from one to four VEOs and beyond, with real examples and a framework you can apply to your own expansion strategy.

Redefining Giving Day Capacity with Autonomous Fundraising

Few days test capacity like Giving Day. In this live session, you’ll see how a Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO) expands 1:1 outreach across your donor base and converts that engagement into participation and dollars.

Technical College of the Lowcountry: Growing Fundraising Capacity 33x 

Technical College of the Lowcountry added Morgan, Virtual Engagement Officer, to the team, and in 10 weeks raised $20,000+. This study reveals how small advancement teams are scaling impact with Autonomous Fundraising.

Which Donors Respond Best to Autonomous Fundraising?

With more than 70,000 donors managed, we have collected the insights you need to know about Autonomous Fundraising and the donors who respond best to Virtual Engagement Officers. Check out this resource to learn more.

Building a Pipeline Beyond Alumni at the Technical College of the Lowcountry

 The Technical College of the Lowcountry is expanding its donor pipeline and strengthening community support by using a Virtual Engagement Officer to create meaningful connections and drive stronger fundraising results.

Autonomous Fundraising at the Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory deployed a Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO) to re-engage lapsed and overlooked donors with personalized outreach at scale. By reaching supporters who hadn’t engaged in years, they’re opening new conversations and expanding their pipeline. 

The Donor Gap: How Autonomous Fundraising Can Fix It

Across the nonprofit sector, there’s a persistent and largely accepted challenge: most donors are not actively managed, which makes them feel unseen, unheard, and ultimately disconnected from the organizations they choose to support. 

Top 5 Questions about Autonomous Fundraising and AI

Autonomous Fundraising is gaining momentum—but for many fundraisers, it also raises important questions. How does it actually work? Is it truly personalized? And what does implementation look like in real-world fundraising teams?

Building Pipeline from Unmanaged LAG Donors with Bucknell University

Learn how Lauren, Bucknell University's VEO raised $388,126 in under seven months, and hear from leadership about the VEO's impact.

Secrets to Success for Healthcare Teams

Watch this 20-minute session to see how healthcare philanthropy teams are beginning to explore Autonomous Fundraising. You'll hear real examples from organizations rethinking capacity, personalization, and donor engagement with trusted digital labor.

How Does a VEO Know What to Say?

Explore how a VEO learns from your organization’s existing knowledge to engage donors in relevant, personalized outreach. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a VEO adapts to your organization’s strategy and builds authentic donor relationships at scale.

Economic Uncertainty: Expanding Fundraising in Challenging Times

Economic uncertainty, while challenging, offers forward-thinking organizations the opportunity to innovate, adapt, and ultimately strengthen their fundraising operations.

How to Engage Your Board as Autonomous Fundraising Champions

A three-stage framework for advancement teams to secure board approval for autonomous fundraising technology and transform skeptics into champions.

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The New Standard for Onboarding in Fundraising Technology

Version2.ai’s onboarding process is designed for fundraising teams that move fast. In this guide, you’ll see how our three-phase, guided approach makes it easy to launch a Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO) in just weeks, not months.

Building your VEO Use Case and Strategy

Organizations implementing Virtual Engagement Officers (VEO) face countless possibilities across the donor lifecycle. This guide provides a framework for selecting the optimal VEO use case and Autonomous Fundraising strategy to maximize your success.

From Enablement to Autonomous: Evaluating AI Based on the ROI You Need

 Not all AI delivers the same outcomes. Join us Wednesday, October 8th at 1 PM ET to see how Autonomous Fundraising moves beyond efficiency to generate revenue and strengthen donor relationships.

Why 97.5% of Donors Are Left Behind 

 New research from 100+ organizations shows that 97.5% of donors are left behind, receiving little more than generic outreach. In this webinar, we’ll break down what that means for your pipeline and show how Autonomous Fundraising is changing the standard for donor engagement. 

Inside Baylor & Toledo's Strategy for Engaging Specific Donor Segments

Join us live to see how Baylor University and the University of Toledo Foundation deployed a Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO) to deliver highly personal outreach to select donor segments and strengthen long-term moves-management.

11x Giving and 4x Participation Increase with College of Charleston

College of Charleston reengaged thousands of alumni who hadn’t been reached with personal outreach. In just eight months, their Virtual Engagement Officer helped drive an 11x increase in giving and a 4x increase in participation.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Parent Giving Strategy

Explore how Autonomous Fundraising can unlock new possibilities for your parent giving strategy. Learn how trusted digital labor can help your team build more personal, consistent donor relationships.

Fireside Chat with Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is using Autonomous Fundraising to expand capacity and build real donor relationships through a Virtual Engagement Officer. Catch this fireside chat with Tim Snyder and Emily Groccia to hear what they’ve learned so far.

Secrets to Success for Higher Education Teams

Watch this 20-minute session to see how higher ed advancement teams are beginning to explore Autonomous Fundraising.
You'll hear real examples from institutions rethinking capacity, personalization, and donor engagement with trusted digital labor.

The Top 10 Most Asked Questions About Autonomous Fundraising

Jason Robbins answers the 10 most frequently asked questions about Virtual Engagement Officers (VEOs)—AI-powered fundraisers that manage donor portfolios, send personalized outreach, and support your team across the entire donor journey.

Fireside Chat: San Diego State University & La Salle University

Autonomous Fundraising in Action: Fireside Chat with San Diego State University and La Salle University​

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A Playbook for Engaging Your Board with Autonomous Fundraising

Board approval for Autonomous Fundraising is about making a clear case, showing a safe path, and proving results. Join us as we share the playbook you need to turn your board into autonomous AI champions.

The Data & Results Are In: One Year of Autonomous Fundraising

 It’s been one year since the launch of Autonomous Fundraising, and the results are reshaping what’s possible in philanthropy. Join us as we share the key milestones, lessons, and vision for the future of fundraising.

The Value of a Cohort

The Cohort Model provides organizations onboarding Virtual Engagement Officers (VEO) at similar times the opportunity to share best practices, solve challenges, and learn from each others experiences. This guide outlines the value of cohorts and the benefit provide.

Strengthening the Base of the Pyramid at Indiana State University

In just four months, Indiana State’s Virtual Engagement Officer raised $47,485 from 527 gifts, including more than $4,000 from lapsed donors. The case study reveals how this new fundraising capacity is strengthening the base of the donor pyramid.

Autonomous Fundraising & Campaigns

 Campaigns test the strength of every fundraising strategy, often stretching staff capacity to its limits. This guide shows how Virtual Engagement Officers expand reach and sustain momentum—turning bold campaign goals into long-term growth.

Building a Culture of Parent Giving at DeLaSalle High School

Join Sam Johnson & Stevie Lee Taylor to discover how DeLaSalle High School uses Autonomous Fundraising to engage parents and new families at scale — building a strong culture of giving through personalized outreach and strategic donor connections.

Early Wins and Lessons from Indiana State & OU Foundation

Two universities, one bold move: Indiana State and OU Foundation share why they invested in Autonomous Fundraising and what they’ve learned so far. Get a look at early results and practical lessons you can take back to your team.

High Tech, Low Lift: The Version2.ai Onboarding Experience

Learn how fundraisers are going live with Autonomous Fundraising in just three guided weeks—without adding to their workload. In this session, Version2.ai’s Customer Success team will walk through a light, strategic onboarding process built to fit into even the busiest season.

The First $1M in Autonomous Fundraising—And Why It Matters

Autonomous Fundraising just passed $1 million raised through the VEO—a clear sign that trusted digital labor drives real results. Watch the conversation with Emily Groccia and Jon Jaszek to hear how it happened and why it matters.

Secrets to Success for Mission-Based Nonprofits

Nonprofit teams are stretched thin—smaller teams, bigger goals, and more donors than ever to engage. Learn how leading organizations are adding Virtual Engagement Officers (VEOs) to expand fundraising capacity, deepen donor relationships, and drive greater impact.

Maximizing Fundraising Impact When Resources Are Scarce

In uncertain times, fundraising doesn’t become less important—it becomes more essential than ever. When teams are stretched thin, budgets are tight, and donor attention is harder to earn, the instinct might be to pause or pull back.

Autonomous Fundraising: Surface Area of Luck

Explore how AI is reshaping donor engagement and fundraising strategy, ensuring every donor—not just a select few—receives meaningful, personalized outreach that drives results.​​