Column chart of first-half revenue from major gifts of $10,000 and above, 2017 to 2026. Revenue reached $1.27 billion in 2026, a 10-year high, but grew just 0.7% over 2025 after several volatile years.
Major gifts rose 0.7% over 2025 — the smallest annual increase in the 10-year series. At $1.27 billion they account for 68% of all first-half revenue.
Source: RKD Group 2026 Mid-Year Benchmark Report (219 organizations, data through June 30, 2026)