Why Monthly Donations Matter: How Recurring Giving Creates Lasting Impact for You and the Charity you Support
Village Reach Cofounders Chase and Katlyn
Giving to charity is a powerful way to make a difference, but did you know that monthly donations can create an even greater impact for both nonprofits and the donors themselves? Recurring giving doesn’t just fuel lasting change in communities—it also strengthens the relationship between the donor and the cause, creating a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment.
At Village Reach, we’ve seen firsthand how recurring donations make a real difference. Whether it's providing leadership training for youth in Colombia, empowering small businesses in India, or expanding educational opportunities in Cambodia, monthly donations offer a stable foundation for long-term success. And for the donor, it offers the chance to be a consistent part of that transformation.
“We’re growing & wanting to take on larger projects around the globe, but without recurring donors, we can’t forecast far enough into the future to determine if larger projects will be feasible for us to complete in a timely manner. Having recurring donors would help us to take on larger projects with ease knowing we will be able to fund them in [x] amount of time. ”
What is Recurring Giving?
Recurring giving is when a donor commits to giving a set amount on a regular basis—usually every month. Over time, they add up to make a significant difference for the causes you care about. As a donor, you get to see the tangible, ongoing impact of your contribution and you help nonprofits plan and scale their impact, allowing us to take on larger projects.
For example, at Village Reach:
$10/month could provide supplies for youth groups in Colombia.
$25/month could buy inventory for a community market in India.
$50/month could kick start a duck farm to bolster staff salaries at the development center.
How Recurring Donations Help the Nonprofit
1. Provides Stability for Nonprofits
One-time donations can be unpredictable, making it difficult for nonprofits to plan and sustain their programs. Monthly donations create a steady, reliable source of income, enabling organizations to provide long-term solutions, not just temporary relief. With consistent giving, nonprofits can expand their reach, fund bigger projects, and continue their vital work.
2. Maximizes the Power of Your Giving
Small amounts of money add up over time. For example, a $20/month donation equals $240 over a year. This steady support can fund big initiatives like sending a student to a leadership retreat or providing vital supplies to a community in need.
3. Creates Lasting Change
Transforming lives and communities takes time. Recurring donations allow nonprofits to plan for long-term projects, such as building classrooms in Cambodia or launching economic initiatives in India. Your consistent giving helps create sustainable, lasting change that goes beyond short-term relief efforts (which are also important).
How Recurring Donations Benefit Donors
1. Build a Deeper Connection
When you commit to monthly donations, you become more connected to the cause you care about. You’re not just donating once and forgetting about it—you’re making an ongoing difference, and that creates a stronger bond with the community you're helping.
2. Convenient and Easy
Monthly donations are automated, which means you don’t have to worry about remembering to donate every time. Setting up an automatic donation allows you to give without the hassle, making it easier to stick to your giving goals.
3. Feel the Joy of Giving Regularly
The consistent act of giving can bring immense joy and fulfillment. When you set up a monthly donation, you know you’re helping create lasting impact each and every month. That ongoing sense of giving can bring a sense of purpose, knowing you're making a real difference regularly.
4. Stay Informed on Your Impact
With monthly giving, you’ll receive updates and reports on how your contribution is making a difference. This gives you the satisfaction of seeing your donations directly help create meaningful change.
The soccer field complex in Cambodia is one potential large-scale project on the horizon for which we need recurring donors and business partners
Real-Life Impact of Monthly Giving
Thanks to recurring donations, Village Reach has been able to:
Sustain operations and administrative costs, ensuring our team can continue working toward our mission.
Retain our dreamers and mission locations in Cambodia, India, and Colombia, allowing us to support their efforts on the ground.
Consider expanding to new locations and bringing on new dreamers, furthering our vision for global impact.
None of this would be possible without recurring donations, but we are at a critical crossroads where we need to increase monthly support. To do this, we need some of our one-time givers to consider becoming monthly donors. Your ongoing commitment will allow us to continue growing and creating lasting change.
Your monthly donation isn’t just a gift—it’s a building block in creating long-term change.
How to Choose a Nonprofit to Give to Monthly
When selecting a nonprofit to support monthly, look for organizations that prioritize:
Transparency: Do they show how your donations are being used?
Sustainable Impact: Do they focus on long-term solutions, not just temporary aid?
Community-Led Development: Do they empower local leaders to solve problems in their communities?
At Village Reach, we are committed to transparency and sustainable, community-led development. We believe in the power of local leaders and work alongside them to ensure your donations are used effectively.
Business Partnership for Greater Impact
If you're a business owner looking to make a larger impact, we offer business partnership packages designed to maximize the difference you can make. By committing to a larger monthly donation, your business can support long-term change while enjoying amazing benefits, including enhanced visibility, marketing opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing you're helping create lasting transformation on a global scale.
Learn more about our business partnership packages and how they can benefit your business while supporting a cause you care about by visiting the link below.
How to Start Giving Monthly
Starting your monthly donation is simple:
Choose an amount that fits your budget.
Set up an automatic donation through our secure giving platform.
Enjoy regular updates showing how your contribution is changing lives by following us on Instagram (@village.reach).
What would you say to someone who’s considering transitioning from a one-time donor to a monthly supporter?
“You’re no longer someone who “gave” to a nonprofit, you are “actively giving” to a nonprofit - the difference is huge, even just mentally for the donor! They’re now a part of something in the present tense & they’re making a continual difference rather than that one time great feeling of altruism they experienced with a one time gift. They’re choosing to invest in our mission now but also in the future; it’s a big, positive switch for everyone involved!”
Monthly donations aren’t just helpful for nonprofits—they’re a meaningful way for you to get involved in lasting change. By giving regularly, you can create real, lasting impact while building a deeper connection with the cause that matters most to you.
Will you join us in making a lasting difference? Become a monthly donor today!
