If you're looking for the most effective way to support nonprofits, especially those just getting started, monthly giving is a game-changer. It's not just about convenience; it's about creating sustained, meaningful impact for organizations working hard to grow with limited resources.
Why Monthly Giving Matters for Nonprofits
Monthly donations provide predictable income, allowing nonprofits to plan ahead, budget wisely, and invest in programs that create real change. For early-stage nonprofits, that kind of stability can be transformational. Many of these organizations are led by passionate founders doing the work themselves, often without dedicated fundraising staff. They’re juggling service delivery, operations, and growth, so every dollar that doesn’t have to be spent on fundraising counts.
That’s where monthly donors come in. Recurring gifts lower fundraising costs, which are often a major burden for small organizations without the infrastructure to run big campaigns. A reliable stream of monthly support gives them breathing room to focus on what matters: delivering services, building community, and refining their model for long-term success.
Why Monthly Giving Works for You
Budget-friendly: Small monthly gifts are easier to sustain—and add up to big impact.
Automatic and easy: Set it once, and your support keeps going without you lifting a finger.
Feel more connected: Monthly donors often feel more engaged with the work and see their impact unfold over time.
Make a lasting difference: Your ongoing support helps organizations build—not just survive.
Show up year-round: You become a consistent, trusted partner in the work.
How Monthly Donors Power Greater Sum
At Greater Sum, we support early-stage nonprofits through capacity-building, seed funding, and a virtual incubator that helps founders build strong, fundable organizations. Our monthly donors make this work possible.
They’re not just giving. They’re investing in innovation, incubation, and nonprofit sustainability. Their reliable support allows us to deliver high-quality programming to leaders who are often navigating philanthropy for the first time. In return, our monthly donors receive exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes access to the progress they help fuel.
Want to help nonprofits grow stronger from the start? Join our monthly donor community today.
Anna Taylor is Executive Director of The Greater Sum Foundation. Under her leadership, Greater Sum has supported over 100 organizations through strategic funding, capacity-building tools, and a virtual incubator model focused on long-term impact and sustainability.
