Fundraising Efficiency Report

How much does it cost each charity to raise $1?

Cost per dollar raised: The most efficient charities spend less than $0.10 to raise each $1. Best practices suggest spending no more than $0.25 per $1 raised. Charities spending more may have inefficient fundraising operations, high marketing costs, or simply less effective campaigns. Lower is better!
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Efficiency Scale

$0.00$0.10 (Excellent)$0.25 (Good)$0.35 (Average)$0.50+ (Poor)

The scale shows cost per dollar raised. Charities on the left (green) are most efficient, spending less to raise each dollar. Best practice is to stay under $0.25.

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Most Efficient Fundraisers

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Understanding Fundraising Efficiency

Efficiency Grades

  • Excellent (<$0.10): Top performers, very efficient
  • Good ($0.10-$0.20): Within best practices
  • Average ($0.20-$0.35): Room for improvement
  • Poor ($0.35-$0.50): Below average efficiency
  • Very Poor (>$0.50): Significant concerns

Factors Affecting Efficiency

  • Type of fundraising (events vs appeals vs regular giving)
  • Donor acquisition vs retention costs
  • Scale of operations
  • Marketing and campaign costs
  • Investment in donor relationships