2026 donorCentrics Sustainer Summit: Key Insights on the Future of Recurring Giving

Recurring giving is reshaping nonprofit fundraising—and organizations that understand these shifts are building a more stable foundation for the future.

Join Blackbaud senior principal strategic consultant Paige Grainger for an exclusive deep dive into the 2026 donorCentrics Sustainer Summit. This data-intensive session draws on an unprecedented analysis of 19.7 million donors and $3.6 billion in giving across 37 leading nonprofits to reveal what’s driving growth in today’s most successful sustainer programs.

You’ll explore how top organizations are accelerating recurring revenue, setting meaningful retention benchmarks for sustainers, and using predictable giving to reduce risk in an increasingly unpredictable fundraising landscape.

If you’re looking to futureproof your fundraising strategy, this session delivers the data, trends, and practical insights you need to move forward with confidence.

In this session, you’ll discover:

• How donor behavior is shifting—and why recurring donors make up a growing share of the donor base
• Why sustainer retention continues to outperform singlegift donor retention
• Which channels are most effective for acquiring donors directly into recurring giving
• The emerging trends shaping the next evolution of recurring giving programs
• Designed for fundraising leaders and practitioners, this session equips you with clear, databacked insights to strengthen your sustainer strategy, reduce revenue volatility, and support longterm growth.