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Sustainer Growth Accelerator

From One-Time Gift to Lifelong Support—Fast
Turn loyal donors into the movement that sustains your mission month after month, year after year. Your cause deserves a steady heartbeat.

Ready to Build Something That
Lasts?

If your revenue rises and falls with one-time gifts, you’re not alone. Many nonprofits know sustainers are the key to long-term stability. Yet programs stall, never launch, or don’t scale.

The Sustainer Growth Accelerator (SGA) powers your efforts with data-driven strategy, multi-channel outreach, and a proven roadmap to success. We don’t just build sustainer programs—we ignite lasting donor relationships for long-term impact.

In just 90 days, we’ll help you:

  • Reach the right prospects with a data-driven plan
  • Inspire donors with a compelling case for monthly support
  • Launch a 30-day conversion campaign
  • Build a roadmap to upgrade sustainers into mid-level or planned donors

This isn’t just a program boost. It’s the start of a movement that fuels your mission for years to come.

Why Monthly Giving Should Be Your Next Big Move

Loyal for the long haul

Monthly donors stay 2-3x longer than one-time givers

Lower cost, higher return

It costs less to retain a sustainer than to acquire a new donor

More impact per donors

They give more annually—and often leave planned gifts

Stability in uncertain times

Predictable revenue keeps you steady when the unexpected happens

Untapped Potential

Pool of one-time donors with hidden long-term potential

Predictable revenue and engagement

Sustainer Activation

Identify and convert prospects into recurring givers

Data-driven targeting and compelling case for support

Predictable Revenue

Consistent monthly gifts build stability

High retention, low-cost to maintain donor relationships

Greater Lifetime Value

Donors become the backbone of your mission

Greater impact, resilience through uncertain times

See the Movement in Motion

By aligning strategy, storytelling, and execution, our partners turned loyal donors into the backbone of their mission.

41%

growth in monthly donors since launch

$76.10

avg. gift (up from $54.56)

88%

monthly donor retention

56-63%

total annual revenue now comes from sustainers

Our Approach to Sustainer Giving

 

Whether you’re launching from scratch or leveling up an existing program, SGA delivers a focused sprint designed to build momentum. 

  1. Data-Driven Targeting
    We audit your donor file using GivingDNA to pinpoint your best sustainer prospects.

  2. Story That Converts
    We craft a message that moves donors from one-time to lifetime support.

  3. Momentum Campaign
    We launch an integrated 30-day push for new sustainers across your best-performing channels.

  4. Growth Roadmap
    We build a plan to upgrade, retain, and deepen donor relationships for the long term.

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Let’s See What’s Possible in 90 Days

Join us for a quick discovery call to explore your donor file, growth goals, and the role monthly giving can play in your strategy.

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