What’s Working in Recurring Giving: How to generate more monthly donors than ever
What’s Working in Recurring Giving: How to generate more monthly donors than ever
In our latest 2025 Recurring Giving Benchmark Study we donated to roughly 140 national organizations across 8 sectors, and gave nearly 600 gifts to these organizations. In this study, we will demystify what it takes to begin acquiring monthly recurring donors and empower you and your team to implement tested and proven tactics that will fuel more sustainable revenue.
VIRTUAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2025 | 1pm-2pm EST
Your Instructor Ben Smithee
Ben Smithee, at his core, is a strategist, storyteller, and connector. He’s passionate about helping organizations grow by building meaningful relationships, crafting clear strategies, and bringing bold ideas to life. His career began in consumer intelligence, analytics, and digital marketing. Over the past 15+ years, he’s had the opportunity to lead initiatives for global brands, innovative nonprofits, and startups alike. He’s been blessed to travel the globe, speaking and coaching executive teams through business transformation, and has built marketing frameworks that help organizations scale by moving from confusion to clarity.
At NextAfter, he focuses on amplifying the mission, deepening client and partner relationships, and helping the organization grow in both purpose and performance. He leads the marketing, sales, and events teams, shares his knowledge with as many leaders as possible, and supports the team’s mission to unleash generosity.


