{"id":3069,"date":"2021-04-15T00:03:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T07:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2026-06-08T04:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:44:13","slug":"great-monthly-giving-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/great-monthly-giving-program","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Great Monthly Giving Program: 9 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, monthly giving (otherwise known as <\/span>recurring giving<\/span><\/a>) reigns supreme. Although big donations are valuable and should still be pursued, recurring giving programs provide a steady, reliable source of income for your nonprofit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine if your nonprofit no longer had to worry about the seasonal drops in giving. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if you could count on a dependable stream of monthly revenue? That\u2019s why developing a stellar monthly giving program is an investment that can have a tremendous impact on the long-term financial health of your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is a Monthly Giving Program?<\/h2>\n

A monthly giving program is a recurring donation setup where donors automatically give a set amount to a nonprofit every month. These programs<\/span>\u00a0help nonprofits generate a steady stream of financial support so that they can fulfill their vision and mission more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

Donors simply pick an amount and how often they want to give. Monthly is the most common choice, but options like bi-monthly, weekly, or yearly work too. It’s all about what fits their budget.<\/p>\n

Donorbox Recurring Donations<\/span><\/a> helps you set up monthly (as well as daily, weekly, bi-weekly, 1st and 15th, quarterly, and annual) giving programs for your fundraising campaigns. You can easily add these intervals to our recurring donation form. Then it’s up to you to either use the Donorbox-hosted fundraising page (where your form will be included) or embed the donation form in your website. <\/span>Here\u2019s an example<\/span><\/a> of the latter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Create a Recurring Donation Form on Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Benefits of a Monthly Giving Program<\/h2>\n
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1. More Revenue Over Time<\/h3>\n

Recurring giving programs can dramatically increase your fundraising potential. Did you know that the average monthly gift is $52<\/a>? That adds up to $624 a year, compared to the average one-time gift of $128.<\/p>\n

If your nonprofit isn’t prioritizing monthly giving, you’re losing out.<\/p>\n

Want to get your hands on more data like this? Check out our dedicated blog on recurring giving statistics<\/a>, or download our free Monthly Giving report for exclusive Donorbox stats and key takeaways:<\/p>\n

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2. Higher Donor Retention<\/h3>\n

Donors who give monthly have a higher retention rate than other types of donors.\u00a0 The <\/a><\/span>Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP)<\/a> reports that retention climbs with each additional gift: <\/span><\/p>\n