donor fatigue

noun

The termination by a donor of a prior pattern of donation to a charity or cause.

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Meanings

noundonor fatigue (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe termination by a donor of a prior pattern of donation to a charity or cause.

    Donor fatigue is when donors become hesitant to continue giving to charities they typically donate to. There are many out there who believe donor fatigue is a myth. In fact, almost every article we came across online called donor fatigue an excuse for poor fundraising planning.

    2019 February 4, Taylor Waldon, “The Truth About Donor Fatigue and How to Avoid It”, in GiveWP

Origin

From donor + fatigue.

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Translations

Dutch donormoeheid
  • donormoeheidphenomenon
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APA

donor fatigue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/donor%20fatigue

MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “donor fatigue,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/donor%20fatigue.

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