Scaling Sustainable Giving in 2026
SUSTAINABLE GIVING ACCELERATOR
At Imago Consulting, we’ve spent the last three years helping charities like yours unlock more than $41 million in sustainable recurring giving.
The Sustainable Giving Accelerator is our flagship program designed to grow recurring giving. We conduct a deep dive assessment across 10 areas, identifying immediate opportunities and creating a two-year roadmap, accompanied by six months of working with you to help you grow recurring giving.
We’ve taken all of the lessons working directly to scale recurring giving, along with more than 20 years of fundraising experience and the extensive research that went into The Rise of Sustainable Giving, and packed them into partnering with charities to grow sustainable giving.
We partner with charities to:
Identify hidden recurring revenue
Spot the biggest opportunities for growth
Map and execute the next moves to grow recurring giving
Because when your funding is sustainable, your impact multiplies.
— Dave Raley
Founder, Imago Consulting
“Dave Raley and Imago Consulting are helping us take sustainer giving to the next level. Dave’s analysis of our program and strategies for growth are clear, incisive, and genuinely helpful.” – Accelerator Graduate
Designed for Organizations Ready for Scale
We’ve found this level of programming is best suited for organizations that are ready to achieve scale, and are willing to work to see significant growth. This program is designed for organizations with 1,000+ donors or $500,000+ in annual recurring revenue.
Sustainable recurring giving is more accessible today than at any other time in history. The Sustainable Giving Accelerator is our program to help you:
Grow predictable monthly revenue
Free your team from constant fundraising fire-fighting
Focus on the work you were made to do
“Imago transformed our struggling monthly sustainer program within a year. Dave's wisdom, expertise, and team-building approach positioned our organization for long-term growth.” – Accelerator Graduate
What the Sustainable Giving Accelerator Includes
The Accelerator is structured into two parts: a deep-dive assessment across 10 areas, resulting in a two-year roadmap, followed by six months of implementation advisory work as we walk alongside you to foster sustainable giving.
Part 1: Deep Dive & Roadmap
Kickoff, onboarding, 10-point assessment, stakeholder interviews, current strategies review, samples review, secret donor journey, program trend analysis, team strengths alignment, Avid reporting suite (3 mos free), and 1-day sustainable giving retreat, and a sustainable giving roadmap and recommendations.
Part 2: Growth Advisory
Ongoing advisory to grow sustainable giving and implement the roadmap, including twice-monthly calls, ongoing review of strategies and creative, coaching the team, objective feedback, outside perspective, best practices, and ad hoc meetings as requested (remote).
“Our team raved about the strategy session, leaving the day with a clear idea of what needs to be done next and excited to start working on it. One member called it the best consultant interaction he has had in seven years.” – Accelerator Graduate
Limited Enrollment Each Month
In order to provide the best experience to our clients, we limit the number of programs we bring on each month. If you are interested, the first step is to apply. The application process is zero-risk. We’ll review your application and, if you qualify, make a connection and take the next step. We’ll have a chance to discuss to make sure all your questions are answered, and we’ll go from there.
👉 What if your organization doesn’t meet the threshold of 1,000+ donors or $500k in recurring revenue, you are still welcome to apply if you are serious about investing in growth, and we can see if it’s a fit for you.
Sustainable Giving Accelerator Application
Please fill out the application below to let us know you are interested in the Sustainable Giving Accelerator. We'll follow-up and discuss the next step.
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“Our team raved about the strategy session, leaving the day with a clear idea of what needs to be done next and excited to start working on it. One member called it the best consultant interaction he has had in seven years.”
