Are Donors Stingy? Busting This Nonprofit Myth
26 January 2026

Are Donors Stingy? Busting This Nonprofit Myth

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One of the biggest myths in nonprofit fundraising is this:
"Fundraising is hard because donors don't want to give."

That's simply not true.

Donors aren't withholding money.
They're avoiding uncertainty and risk.

If fundraising feels exhausting, awkward, or impossible, this conversation will help you see fundraising through the donor's eyes — and change how you approach it.