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FEP Q3 2025 Data

FEP Q3 2025 Data Demonstrates Fundraising Strength and Early Signs of Donor Stabilization

Q3 2025 fundraising data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) shows continued strength in charitable giving, with total dollars raised increasing an estimated 3.7% year over year (YOY) after adjusting for late data. The overall rate of donor decline has slowed compared with previous years, and once late adjustments and the margin of error are factored in, the total number of donors appears to have remained largely stable through Q3. 

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