{"id":30434,"date":"2022-06-01T09:23:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=30434"},"modified":"2022-06-01T09:23:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:23:29","slug":"micro-donations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/micro-donations\/","title":{"rendered":"Micro Donations: How Small Gifts Can Make a Big Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every nonprofit wants to land a \u201cwhale,\u201d a donor that gives huge amounts to your cause. But while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/how-do-nonprofits-make-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">major donors are important<\/a>, they\u2019re fewer in number than potential donors willing to give smaller amounts over time. That&#8217;s where micro donations come in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small gifts can not only grow your donor base but also appeal to younger audiences and potential recurring donors. A strong recurring gift program provides more long-term security and sustainability than occasional large gifts, and micro donations can help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Micro Donations, and Why Do They Matter?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, micro donations are small donations. By definition, a micro donation is anything less than $100, but they can even be super small, like cents on the dollar. (Think: asking people to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though they make up a smaller percentage of total donor dollars, micro donations are on the rise. Plus, micro donors represent a huge opportunity for donor retention. Over time, small gifts add up \u2013 and engaged donors who consistently give a little bit can be more valuable than big one-time donors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micro donations can also be more sustainable. During times of crisis or when the economy dips, big donors may withdraw their support, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/how-to-get-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">micro donors might still be able to give<\/a>. Younger donors, especially, prefer to commit to smaller gifts, so encouraging micro donations can help you engage Millennial and Gen Z donors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Encourage Micro Donations&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Impact&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Donors like to know how their gifts will make a difference. Communicating impact is especially important when the gift is small. Make sure your donation forms and donor communications show the difference that even a few dollars will make.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including high quality images on your donation form is a great way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/show-visual-impact-on-online-donation-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">show impact quickly<\/a>. With Qgiv\u2019s forms, you can include images at the top of the form, in the background, and even on individual donation amounts!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donation-amount-with-image-and-impact-statement.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donation-amount-with-image-and-impact-statement.jpg\" alt=\"$20 micro donation amount with image of a cat and caption that reads, &quot;What an obedient cat! Your $20 gift could help fund an Obedience Scholarship.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-30445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donation-amount-with-image-and-impact-statement.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donation-amount-with-image-and-impact-statement-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also consider including brief impact statements that emphasize what you will do with donors\u2019 contributions. And try to highlight the compounding impact of recurring gifts over one-time gifts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Recurring Gifts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Micro donations are most effective when added up over time, so getting micro donors to give on a recurring basis is really valuable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the recurring frequencies your form offers. A small gift that processes every week may end up being worth more than a larger monthly gift. For example, during Ramadan, IRUSA offers donors the option to give daily with a minimum gift of $1.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher frequency giving has the added benefit of keeping your organization on the top of donors\u2019 minds, keeping them engaged with you and your mission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make recurring giving simpler for donors by setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/giving-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-defined giving plans<\/a>. Establishing an end date and articulating exactly how many times the plan will process can allay doubts for hesitant donors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Giving-Plan-example.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Giving-Plan-example.jpg\" alt=\"$10\/week giving plan tile with text that reads, &quot;The Walkies Package: Help us buy compostable waste bags year-round!&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-30446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Giving-Plan-example.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Giving-Plan-example-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cater to Younger Donors&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Millennials and Gen-Z want to make a difference in the world and are motivated to give to causes they believe in. These younger generations may not be able to give major gifts yet, so micro donations are a great way to get them into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/how-a-donor-pipeline-can-help-attract-and-retain-donors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donor pipeline<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to appealing to younger donors is to make sure your messaging emphasizes impact. If Millennials and Gen-Z don&#8217;t feel like their gifts are making a difference, they&#8217;re more likely to stop giving. Continue to emphasize the impact of small gifts to encourage ongoing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in touch with younger donors via email and social media, and remind them who and why they\u2019re helping. Capturing these donors early with small gifts and retaining them over time can result in life-long support from a steadily-growing donor base.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four young people with iPads and laptops, smiling at each other.\" class=\"wp-image-30447\" width=\"464\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-people-with-tech-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Include Handy Donation Form Features&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any fundraising campaign, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/8-online-donation-form-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">form design matters<\/a>. If you have the option to include a fundraising thermometer on your form, consider breaking the goal into smaller chunks. People will sometimes give if they see that the goal is within reach. If you\u2019re doing a micro giving campaign, having smaller, more attainable goals is especially important.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Giving thermometer with micro donation goal of $500\" class=\"wp-image-30449\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thermometer-with-500-dollar-goal.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of what size gifts you\u2019re soliciting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/mobile-friendly-donation-pages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your donation form needs to be mobile-friendly<\/a>. More and more donors are interested in giving on the go, so you need a form that is easy to view on a mobile device.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relatedly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/text-to-give-vs-text-to-donate-the-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">text fundraising<\/a> is a great way to pitch micro donations as an \u201cimpulse buy,\u201d allowing donors to give whenever and wherever the impulse strikes. A text appeal for $500 might not sway the average Millennial donor. But giving $5 from their phone once a month might be something they can commit to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engage Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also keep in mind that younger donors may not be able to afford to give but can be great promoters of your cause. Peer-to-peer fundraising encourages donors to fundraise on your behalf. With micro donations, it\u2019s uniquely suited to appeal to students, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/fundraising-for-youth-sports-ideas-to-help-you-earn-the-w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teams<\/a>, and other groups that may not be positioned to give large gifts directly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly 40% of Americans have reported donating to a cause based on the request of a loved one, so leverage your existing supporters\u2019 networks through a micro donation peer-to-peer campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-p2p-event-1x.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-p2p-event-1x.png\" alt=\"Collection of peer-to-peer tools, including main page, registration confirmation, and badges\" class=\"wp-image-30450\" width=\"503\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-p2p-event-1x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-p2p-event-1x-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Micro Donations to Major Impacts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though they\u2019re small, micro donations can be mighty! The key is to rally as many supporters as you can and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/how-to-use-qgivs-tools-to-boost-year-end-donor-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">then retain them<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging donors to make their one-time gifts into recurring support and catering to younger donors will help you create a solid base that can sustain your organization through tough times. Activating additional fundraising tools and features, such as peer-to-peer, thermometers, and text fundraising, can put your micro donation campaign over the top.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micro donations may be easy to overlook at first, but with a bit of work, you can turn small gifts into major impacts!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in using peer-to-peer or text fundraising to jump-start your micro donation campaign? Contact us to set up a demo!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-qgiv-green-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/go.qgiv.com\/demo-request-main\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Request a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to show your donors your appreciation after they give. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/donor-appreciation-email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These donor appreciation templates can help!<\/a><em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every nonprofit wants to land a \u201cwhale,\u201d a donor that gives huge amounts to your cause. But while major donors are important, they\u2019re fewer in number than potential donors willing to give smaller amounts over time. That&#8217;s where micro donations come in! 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