For nonprofits, donations are crucial to the success of your organization and day-to-day operations. In 2021, a total of $484.85 billion was donated in the US alone–this is 4% more than the total donations in 2020. But aside from supporting a cause, the funds from these donations also help sustain an organization with its operating costs and livable wages. In fact, regularly recurring donations help donors stay engaged with the organization. This also avoids operational costs that would be needed for looking for new donors.