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If you’ve noticed your funders asking fewer questions, offering longer grant periods, or giving more unrestricted support, you’re not imagining it. The landscape of philanthropy is shifting. In 2025, trust-based philanthropy is no longer just a buzzword—it’s an evolving movement reshaping the relationship between funders and grantees.

According to Nonprofit Tech for Good’s 2025 Online Fundraising Statistics, monthly giving now accounts for 31% of all online revenue for nonprofits. For organizations that offer it, monthly donations make up 46% of their online income—nearly half.