{"id":74150,"date":"2024-01-11T13:16:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=74150"},"modified":"2026-07-23T02:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:57:00","slug":"recurring-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/recurring-giving","title":{"rendered":"Recurring Giving – What it Is & How to Get Donors to Participate"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all seen the commercials \u2013 \u201cjust a dollar a day\u201d is enough to solve some big problems in our world. While this may seem like a cliche, this type of giving is actually what helps many nonprofits maintain their mission.<\/p>\n

Recurring giving, like donating a dollar a day for 30 days, allows donors to give more and have a greater impact on the causes they care most about. At the same time, it enables nonprofits to get the support they need to do more good. That\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n

But many nonprofits struggle to get donors to participate in recurring donation programs. In this article, we\u2019ll look at how Donorbox helps nonprofits secure more of these sustaining donors with comprehensive recurring giving tools.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>What is Recurring Giving?<\/h2>\n

Recurring donations<\/a> are typically smaller than one-time donations and they repeat at a specific interval of time. Most recurring giving is now automated, so organizations charge a donor\u2019s card or bank account on a regular basis \u2013 without them having to remember to give.<\/p>\n

This type of giving is incredibly valuable for nonprofits, too! On average, it allows donors to give 42% more<\/a> than one-time donations. Think about it: a mid-level or smaller donor may not be able to afford a $500 one-time donation. But $42 a month? That\u2019s more doable!<\/p>\n

As inflation and other economic factors continue to affect donors\u2019 ability to give, pushing recurring giving is your chance to recoup some lost contributed income while converting one-time donors into more sustaining, long-term supporters.<\/p>\n

And with the right tools, it\u2019s easy to do! This organization created a donation form just for recurring donors. They provided the option for weekly, monthly, and quarterly gifts, marking monthly as the default and preferred option.<\/p>\n

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Having the right tool to secure more recurring gifts is crucial. You\u2019ll want something that streamlines the process for both you and your donors, so getting more recurring gifts isn\u2019t a hassle.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>How Donorbox Helps You Get More Recurring Donors (And Keep Them)<\/h2>\n

Donorbox is designed to help you get more donors to participate in recurring giving. Let\u2019s look at how it\u2019s done!<\/p>\n

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<\/a>1. Multiple donation intervals<\/h3>\n

Providing many different donation interval<\/a> options means you can meet recurring donors at their level \u2013 while still choosing the intervals that work best for your organization.<\/p>\n

Donorbox allows you to choose up to four of the following intervals to add to your donation form:<\/p>\n