Why Donors Leave (And How to See It Coming)

Why Donors Leave (And How to See It Coming)

Why Donors Leave (And How to See It Coming)Sarah Barton
Published on: 18/09/2026

By the time a donor shows up in your lapsed report, the exit already happened. Here's what donor drift actually looks like before it becomes a departure --- and three signals worth watching right now.

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