Fundraising ROI Calculator

Calculate the return on investment for fundraising efforts.

Total Amount Raised ($)

Fundraising Cost ($)

Number of Events

Formula

ROI = ((TotalRaised - FundraisingCost) / FundraisingCost) * 100

What is a good fundraising ROI?

Most nonprofits aim for at least $3 to $4 returned per $1 spent.

How do you calculate cost per dollar raised?

Divide total fundraising expenses by total amount raised.

Which fundraising methods have the best ROI?

Direct mail and major donor campaigns often yield the highest returns.

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