What is a recurring donation?

A recurring donation is a contribution repeated at set intervals, such as monthly or annually. Donors choose the amount and frequency, making it similar to a subscription, with donations automatically sent to the chosen nonprofit at their preferred cadence.

What is the average recurring donation?

The average recurring donor makes a monthly online donation of about $52, while the average one-time donation is around $128. The specific amount can vary based on the nonprofit’s size and the maturity of its recurring donation program.

How do you acknowledge recurring donations?

Recurring donations can be acknowledged through thank-you emails, direct calls, acknowledgment letters, highlighting recurring donors in public communications, and celebrating milestones with anniversary cards or special access.

Can I collect recurring donations for free?

Yes! Zeffy’s fundraising platform is 100% free, meaning zero fees, including transaction fees, and no additional charges for using recurring donation features.

What are the benefits of recurring donations for nonprofits?

Recurring donations provide a steady revenue stream, increased donor retention, potential for more contributions over time, and lower donor acquisition costs, supporting long-term financial stability and growth.

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Set up a monthly giving program your donors will love

Zeffy gives you the tools and templates to enable monthly donations on your existing donation pages or create strong recurring gift campaigns.

Options for any donor
On donation forms, include the option to give monthly, annually, or one-time to capture interest quickly. Smaller monthly gifts spread over time often outweigh the total value of a one-time gift.
Suggested monthly gift amounts
Customize pre-suggested donation amounts with a description to help your donors see the direct impact they can make each month. (ex. $50 will feed a family of four every month)
Easy sharing to attract recurring donors
Share your donation form across social media, emails, and in-person QR code links. One visit to the form sets donors up to experience the ongoing ease of automated gifts all year.

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Accept recurring donations for free with Zeffy

Quickly launch a monthly giving program to give donors a flexible way to give more often.

Set up a monthly giving program your donors will love

Tips to collect recurring donations for nonprofits

Get to impact faster, without a single fee.

Kudos from fundraisers like you

We can't wait to help you change the world.