---
type: faq
title: "What is the average donor retention rate for nonprofits?"
description: "Average donor retention hovers around 40 to 45 percent, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. In plain terms, most first-time donors never gi"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-is-the-average-donor-retention-rate-for-nonprofits
tags: ["Industry", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is the average donor retention rate for nonprofits?

Average donor retention hovers around 40 to 45 percent, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. In plain terms, most first-time donors never gi

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