To download a transcript of the video text, click here: Academy Welcome Video Transcript.pdf

Most of our Academy content is video-based with captions and transcripts that are accessible to screen readers. If you’re interested in our Responsive Fundraising courses, however, we recommend using the text-based versions. 

To enroll in Level 1, follow this link: Text-Based Responsive Fundraising: Level 1.

To enroll in Level 2, follow this link: Text-Based Responsive Fundraising: Level 2.


Why should you get certified?

Grow your skills and maximize your impact as a Virtuous expert.

  • Invest in yourself

    Develop skills that help you grow as a fundraiser and gain deeper insights into managing, understanding, and leveraging data.

  • Champion Responsive Fundraising

    Be part of a thriving community committed to growing generosity and leveraging technology to build better donor relationships.

  • Announce your expertise

    Let the world know that you are a go-to resource for maximizing the impact Virtuous and Responsive Fundraising can have on a nonprofit.

Earn CFRE Continuing Education Credits

Our Responsive Fundraising: Level I course is CFRE Approved and offered at no cost!

Responsive Fundraising: Level I is a CFRE approved continuing education course! Complete this course and its accompanying certification exam to earn 2 points, at your own pace and at no cost, through the Virtuous Academy. Your certificate upon completion will display the credit hours you have earned through the course.

Full participation in Responsive Fundraising: Level I is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Virtuous is an Approved CFRE Education Provider.

*Product-based courses in the Virtuous Academy are not eligible for CFRE Continuing Education Credits.

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