In a culture where charitable giving increases almost every year, the internet has become the easiest way for individuals to donate. That means it’s essential for nonprofits to utilize their online resources. Whether you’re fundraising for a specific project or simply want to put your nonprofit out there as a charity of choice for individuals, here are 5 trusted and valuable fundraising websites to keep in mind.
With over 2.70 billion monthly users, Facebook provides access to the largest social media network on the internet. For nonprofits that are already verified and have a large following on the site, setting up a Facebook fundraiser is a no-brainer. The platform is totally free and covers all processing fees, so the only cons are the lack of full control and easy donor-management. As a start, and especially a supplement, Facebook is a great choice.
GoFundMe Charity
GoFundMe may be the most well-known fundraising website on the planet. The site has a platform specifically for nonprofits, GoFundMe Charity, made for simple, high-quality campaign management. They don’t charge for subscriptions, so your only costs will come through processing and platform fees. Some features include total access to your fundraising data, unlimited campaigns, and customizable microsites.
Givebutter
Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple categories of tools, including donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, donor management (CRM), email, texting, and more—all for free, thanks to a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. As the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories, Givebutter is on a mission to power the next billion changemakers.
Classy
“Online Fundraising for the Modern Nonprofit” reads the homepage of Classy’s website. The platform provides a vast variety of resources, from fundraising in over a hundred worldwide currencies to donor management and integration with other platforms. This means you can seamlessly connect Facebook fundraisers, track conversions with Google Analytics, and reach your donors through services like MailChimp. Classy’s pricing varies, from a starter plan with no subscription fee to Pro and Enterprise plans with lower processing fees and more features.
Donorbox
Donorbox is the fundraising engine of choice for 80,000 organizations from 96 countries. Since 2014, they’ve been on a simple mission. To do everything in their power to support nonprofit organizations in their efforts to make a difference. Donorbox software helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes—from charities to social impact groups to faith-based organizations—to help people everywhere fundraise more effectively. Join a 30 minute Demo to see how Donorbox can help you reach your fundraising goals!
Hopefully this list can help in your search for the best fundraising software for your campaign. Remember that it’s okay to try those free demos and switch services a couple of times until you find the platform that’s right for you. These sites are also integrative for a reason: running campaigns from multiple platforms can help you find the exact tools you and your donors need.
