Nonprofit Pulse

Recurring Giving: Why Most Programs Plateau and How to Build One That Grows - Dave Raley, The Center for Sustainable Giving

May 27, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Recurring giving should be one of the most reliable and scalable revenue streams a nonprofit has. But for many organizations, it plateaus.Growth slows, donor retention becomes a challenge, and what once felt like momentum turns into maintenance.So why do so many recurring giving programs stall out? What separates the ones that keep growing year after year? And how can nonprofits design a recurring giving experience that donors actually want to stick with?Learn how to grow recurring giving, reduce churn, and build sustainable donor revenue your team can rely on with Dave Raley from The Center for Sustainable Giving!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-recurring-givingLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

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