How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving with Dave Raley

Recurring giving isn’t just about convenience—it’s about creating sustainable, long-term impact. What if nonprofits took lessons from the booming subscription economy to revolutionize donor retention and engagement?

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Raley—speaker, consultant, writer, and founder of Imago Consulting—to discuss his new book, The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit. Dave shares why traditional fundraising models are broken, what nonprofits can learn from companies like Netflix and Spotify, and how organizations can create engaging, value-driven donor experiences that inspire long-term commitment.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ Why donor behavior is shifting toward subscription-style giving
 ✔️ The 6 key shifts nonprofits need to embrace to grow recurring giving
 ✔️ The #1 mistake nonprofits make with their sustainer programs
 ✔️ What nonprofits can learn from brands like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon
 ✔️ How to move from one-time donations to sustainable, recurring revenue
 ✔️ The role of community and engagement in donor retention
 ✔️ Practical steps to create a seamless, value-driven recurring giving experience

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Resources & Links:

🔹 Grab Dave’s book, The Rise of Sustainable Giving: www.imago.consulting/book
🔹 Subscribe to The Wave Report for weekly insights on innovation and leadership: www.imago.consulting/wavereport
🔹 Listen to The Purpose & Profit Podcast: www.purposeandprofitpodcast.com/podcast

Connect with Dave Raley:

🌐 Website: www.imago.consulting
📩 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daveraley
🎧 Podcast: www.purposeandprofitpodcast.com

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