The Sustainable Giving Workshop
September 30 - October 2, 2026 | Hotel Murano | Tacoma, WA
The Sustainable Giving Workshop
September 30 - October 2, 2026 | Tacoma, Washington
Part workshop. Part summit. Part retreat. ALL experience.
The Sustainable Giving Workshop is an immersive gathering for nonprofit professionals who want to grow recurring giving.
Over two and a half days, participants explore the strategic principles behind sustainable giving while engaging with peers who are working to strengthen and scale recurring programs within their own organizations.
The workshop combines sector insight, real-world examples, and collaborative discussion to help leaders better understand how recurring giving evolves into a durable source of generosity and revenue.
Participants leave with new perspective, practical ideas, and connections with others building sustainable giving across the sector.
September 30 – October 2, 2026
Experience the Sustainable Giving Workshop
What Past Participants Say
“An engaging experience that combines big-picture insights with practical steps for building a sustainer program.”
“In 25 years in the nonprofit sector, I’ve never heard sustainable giving explained as clearly or as deeply as it was in this workshop.”
“Whether starting from zero or growing an existing program, the workshop provides a clear roadmap to build a sustainer program.”
Why This Workshop Matters
Recurring giving has become one of the most important drivers of sustainable revenue for nonprofit organizations — yet many programs eventually plateau.
The Sustainable Giving Workshop brings together the leaders responsible for growing those programs to explore what drives long-term success.
This gathering is designed for nonprofit professionals leading recurring giving efforts — from individual giving and digital fundraising leaders to those managing established sustainer programs. Participants come from a wide range of organizations, creating a valuable environment for shared learning and conversation.
Over two and a half days, participants step back from day-to-day execution to engage with the principles shaping sustainable giving. Through strategic insight, real-world examples, and collaborative discussion, the workshop explores questions like:
How do recurring programs continue to grow over time?
How do organizations deepen donor relationships?
What distinguishes programs that flourish from those that stall?
Participants leave with:
• Clarity on strategy — how sustainable giving fits into long-term growth
• Practical ideas — drawn from real-world programs across the sector
• Deeper insight — into what drives (and limits) recurring growth
• Meaningful connections — with peers building recurring revenue
Explore the schedule below to see how the experience unfolds over two and a half days.
Workshop Schedule
Day One — Arrival & Connection
Welcome Reception
Participants arrive, meet fellow attendees, and begin connecting with peers from across the sector.
Day Two — Understanding Sustainable Giving
Understanding Sustainable Giving
Explore the principles that drive recurring giving growth, why programs plateau, and how organizations build programs designed for long-term sustainability.
What the day includes:
• Breakfast & networking
• Instruction and group work sessions
• Lunch together
• Afternoon offsite experience
• Dinner with peers
Day Three — Strengthening & Scaling Programs
Strengthening and Scaling Programs
Translate principles into practical strategy, with a focus on strengthening and expanding existing recurring programs.
What the day includes:
• Breakfast & discussion
• Instruction and group work sessions
• Action planning and next steps
• Closing session and sendoff
Where We’ll Gather
The Sustainable Giving Workshop takes place at Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington — a boutique hotel known for its striking glass art collection and views of Mount Rainier.
The setting provides a beautiful and inspiring environment for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection.
Limited Attendance
To preserve the quality of discussion and engagement, participation in the Sustainable Giving Workshop is limited to 100 attendees.
This helps create an environment where participants can engage deeply with both the ideas and the peers in the room.
Meet Your Host
Dave Raley
Nonprofit strategist. Keynote speaker. Recurring giving expert. Trusted advisor to top charities.
Dave Raley is the Founder and CEO of The Center for Sustainable Giving, focused on help organizations create growth through sustainable giving. As a speaker and advisor, he has inspired thousands of nonprofit leaders to grow themselves and their organizations.
He’s the author of The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving, and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit.
Dave also writes a weekly innovation and leadership column called The Wave Report, and he’s the host of the Sustainable Giving Podcast.
Dave has extensive experience in recurring revenue and subscriptions, non-profit and for-profit marketing and fundraising, and revenue growth models.
Join the Next Sustainable Giving Workshop
Registration — Super Early Bird Rate
Your investment in growing Sustainable Giving is: $1,095
Attendance is limited. Register today and save $400.
What Your Registration Includes
• All workshop sessions across 2.5 days
• Workshop materials and resources
• Curated meals and social gatherings
• Opportunities to connect with nonprofit leaders from across the sector
Travel and lodging not included.
Additional Team Members and Companions
Team Members: Additional team members may register for $200 off the current rate.
Companion Tickets: Registration is $245 for guests attending social events only (dinners, activities, receptions).