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Fundraising Growth in 2025 Continues to Mask a Shrinking Donor Base

April 21, 2026 Amanda L. Cole

Nonprofits saw their strongest fundraising growth in years — but fewer donors are fueling it. New FEP data reveals a widening gap between dollars raised and participation, raising fresh questions about long-term sustainability.

Fewer Donors Are Giving to Nonprofits — And Trust May Not Be the Problem

April 7, 2026July 1, 2026 Amanda L. Cole

Una Osili speaking about nonprofit trust and donor engagement

Nonprofits are widely trusted — so why are fewer people giving? New insights suggest the issue isn’t confidence, but connection. Leaders must rethink how organizations engage donors, and where billions in untapped opportunity may lie.

Donor Losses Slow as Fundraising Strength Holds Into Third Quarter

December 18, 2025 Amanda L. Cole

New data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows a shift in nonprofit fundraising trends during the third quarter — one that raises new questions about who is still giving, and who isn’t.

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Fundraising Growth in 2025 Continues to Mask a Shrinking Donor Base

Fewer Donors Are Giving to Nonprofits — And Trust May Not Be the Problem

Donor Losses Slow as Fundraising Strength Holds Into Third Quarter

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