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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Nonprofit

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Cost Per Purchase for Nonprofit

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmark summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Nonprofit and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Nonprofit cost-per-purchase averaged $28.08, about 41% below the global baseline average of $47.73 (below market).
  • Highs and lows: Nonprofit peaked at $35.07 in May 2025 and hit a low of $17.86 in September 2025; the global baseline peaked at $53.89 in February 2025 and troughed at $32.29 in September 2025.
  • Trend over time: From September 2024 to September 2025, Nonprofit costs fell 36%, versus a 31% decline in the global baseline.
  • Volatility: Nonprofit moved by an average of $3.22 month-to-month (≈11%), slightly more than the global baseline’s $2.99 (≈6%).

What the Nonprofit time-series shows

  • Average and range:
  • Average: $28.08 across 13 months.
  • Range: $17.86–$35.07 (spread of $17.21).
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: $35.07 in May 2025.
  • Low: $17.86 in September 2025.
  • Month-to-month movement:
  • Average absolute change: $3.22 (≈11%).
  • Largest jump: +$6.19 from April to May 2025 (+21%).
  • Sharpest drop: −$9.85 from August to September 2025 (−36%).
  • Direction of travel:
  • Start to finish: $27.92 (Sep 2024) to $17.86 (Sep 2025), down 36%.
  • Periods of stability: January–April 2025 hovered around $26.42–$30.19 before the May spike.

How it compares with the global baseline

  • Level comparison:
  • Nonprofit sits well below average: $28.08 vs. $47.73 globally (≈41% lower).
  • Even at its peak, Nonprofit ($35.07) stayed ~35% below the global peak ($53.89).
  • Highs and lows:
  • Baseline high: $53.89 in February 2025.
  • Baseline low: $32.29 in September 2025.
  • Trend and volatility:
  • Baseline fell 31% from September 2024 to September 2025 (from $46.60 to $32.29).
  • Baseline average absolute MoM change: $2.99 (≈6%), indicating smoother movements than Nonprofit in percentage terms.

Seasonality and notable patterns

  • Q4/Q1 elevation is visible in both series:
  • Global costs climbed into December–February, consistent with holiday and early-year demand.
  • Nonprofit dipped in October, then rose through December and into March, with a pronounced spike in May.
  • Late-summer softness:
  • Both Nonprofit and the global series experienced the lowest levels in September 2025, with Nonprofit’s decline sharper.
  • Stability pockets:
  • Nonprofit was relatively steady from January through April 2025 before the May surge, then moderated in June–August ahead of the September low.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and All countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Nonprofit industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.