Responsive Lab Podcast EP 52: How Data and Tech Can Deepen Donor Relationships at Scale with Stephen Boudreau & Erik Tomalis
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Sep 9, 2025 
Join fundraising expert Erik Tomalis and nonprofit tech leader Stephen Boudreau as they dive into the transformative power of data and technology in donor relations. Erik shares insights from thousands of donor visits, emphasizing the blend of human connection and tech efficiency. Stephen highlights the shift from data hoarding to using insights as a decision-making tool. They introduce Avid, a fundraising operating system that streamlines data, enhances outreach, and fosters donor trust—all while keeping it relational. Get ready to rethink your fundraising strategy!
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Nonprofit Tech Is Becoming Connected
- Nonprofit tech is finally connecting messy tools and data into usable workflows.
- AI is shifting from task automation to enabling strategic action for fundraisers.
Let Data Guide Decisions Not Reports
- Stop chasing more data and focus on the right data at the right time.
- Use data to decide who to target, what to send, and when to ask.
Aggregate Then Act On Donor Signals
- Aggregate siloed sources into one central view before analyzing.
- Then act on signals (website visits, opens) with targeted engagement and automation.