Monthly Giving

A recurring donation charged every month, the most popular form of sustained giving.

Monthly giving is the most common type of recurring giving, in which a donor commits to a gift that is charged automatically each month. Monthly programs are sometimes branded as "sustainer" or "membership" circles to give donors a sense of belonging.

Monthly donors are exceptionally valuable. Spreading a gift across twelve smaller payments often lets donors give more in total than they would in a single lump sum, and the automatic nature of the gift produces strong retention and predictable cash flow.

Launching a successful monthly program depends on a smooth signup experience, dependable recurring charges, and ongoing stewardship so sustainers feel connected. Because every monthly gift is a transaction, the cost model of your platform matters: a flat subscription protects more of each gift than a percentage-based fee.

Put This Into Practice With Kindly

Manage donors, volunteers, members, and events together in one nonprofit platform, for one predictable subscription with no cut taken from donations.