153: Digital fundraising trends for 2026

About this episode

This episode explores upcoming digital fundraising trends that will shape 2026.

The world of digital fundraising has grown considerably since 2020, with three in five donations now being made online. It has become so normalised, in fact, that you might expect us to be able to drive donations online by rote. But the world of digital technology changes all the time and donor behaviour evolves – fundraising strategies must evolve with them in order to provide seamless supporter experiences. In this podcast, we explore some of the upcoming fundraising trends that we believe will shape 2026, from revitalising the sector’s storytelling to improving the way we use data. Resources: .ORG Learning Center PIR - Four ways nonprofits can keep their community engaged Digital fundraising trends article Artificial Intelligence: Responsible use for charities ⁠2025 Digital Fundraising Summit⁠ Mind the Engagement Gap report Charity Digital Skills report Mind – Workplace wellbeing resources

Topics covered

• digital fundraising
• donor behavior
• fundraising strategies
• storytelling
• data usage
• supporter experiences

Keywords

• digital fundraising
• donations
• online giving
• fundraising trends
• storytelling
• data
• supporter engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: .ORG Learning Center, PIR, Artificial Intelligence, Mind, Charity Digital, Mind – Workplace wellbeing resources

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