The Digital Fundraising Performance Index.
A quarterly benchmark for nonprofit Google Ads performance.
Each report tracks Brand, Non-Brand, and PMAX performance to show where fundraising programs are gaining efficiency, building donor volume, or losing momentum.
LATEST ISSUE: Q1 2026
Q4 spikes. Q1 tells the truth.
Rolling RoAS by Campaign Type:
Q4 2024 — Q1 2026
Q4 2024 — Q1 2026
Brand
PMAX
Non-Brand
Three insights from this issue.
The execution gap is widening
The strongest programs are pulling ahead because they are managed more consistently year-round.
PMAX needs signal continuity
Programs that cut too deeply after Q4 risk forcing the algorithm to rebuild.
CPD completes the picture
RoAS shows efficiency. Cost per donation shows whether donor growth is healthy.