{"id":5081,"date":"2019-01-28T02:06:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T10:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=5081"},"modified":"2026-06-08T04:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:45:06","slug":"turn-one-time-donors-into-recurring-donors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/turn-one-time-donors-into-recurring-donors","title":{"rendered":"Recurring Donations | How to Turn One-Time Donors Into Recurring Donors"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there are many funding sources<\/a> available to nonprofit organizations, it can be hard to decide on a funding model that will suit individual needs and circumstances.<\/p>\n

Amongst the multitude of offline and online fundraising<\/a> techniques available \u2013 from direct mail to events to crowdfunding<\/a> \u2013 there\u2019s one nonprofit fundraising strategy that stands out: recurring donations.\u00a0<\/strong>Recurring donations are easier for donors who prefer streamlined giving with automated payments, while boosting nonprofit revenue and enabling increased financial stability for your organization.<\/p>\n

Let’s explore some top tips to turn one-time donors into recurring ones!<\/p>\n

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Top Tips on Turning One-Time Donors into Recurring Donors<\/h2>\n
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1. Thank Your Donors<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, the simplest actions work the best. Following a donation, you should always acknowledge your donor \u2013 regardless of the size of their donation!<\/p>\n

There are many ways to thank your nonprofit donors<\/a>. Thanking <\/span>your supporters encourages <\/span>existing donors to keep giving, <\/span>demonstrates<\/span> that you care about your supporters, and<\/span> encourages <\/span>one-time donors to give again<\/span>, possibly even setting up recurring donations.<\/span><\/p>\n

How you choose to thank your donors will depend on the resources your nonprofit has at its disposal. If your resources are scarce, a thank-you e-mail<\/a> is probably the most cost-effective solution.<\/p>\n

You can get really creative with your e-mail outreach and make your donors feel special.<\/p>\n

If you have more resources available, consider sending out hand-written thank-you letters<\/a> or personalizing thank-you videos for your donors.<\/p>\n

Whatever you choose, remember to show your donors that you care and appreciate their support!<\/p>\n

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2. Make Sure Your Technology is up to Speed<\/h3>\n

Good fundraising software is the key to making a recurring donation program a reality!<\/p>\n

Your systems should be ready to handle a monthly giving program by being able to accept and process recurring donations. Ideally, your fundraising software should process the payments securely while safely storing donor information.<\/p>\n

Donorbox<\/a> is a powerful and efficient donation management system optimized for recurring donations. It will make building your own donation pages<\/a> much easier and provide you with several features and benefits, such as:<\/p>\n