7 Best Online Fundraising Sites for Non Profits
Giving Tuesday is over, but that doesn't mean your fundraising effort should stop. With a resurgence in covid-19 cases, many nonprofit organizations are once again forced to cancel their in-person fundraisers. Therefore, now is a perfect time to talk about the best online fundraising sites for nonprofit organizations.
Donately
Doantely is one of the b est online fundraising platforms chosen by many non profit organizations. Currently, more than 1,000 organizations use Donately as their primary fundraising tool.
Donately comes with customizeable forms and beautiful donation pages, making the process easier for smaller organizations. It also has a built-in donor management system that integrates with many leading third-party marketing, sales, and administration tools.
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Classy
If you're looking for a platform that actually allows you to host fundraisers online (no, we're not talking Eventbrite!), you need to check out Classy.
Fundraising formats supported by Classy include:
- Peer-to-peer
- Ticketed fundraisers
- Virtual events
- Crowdfunding
- Recurring donations
- One-time donations via your website
Also, Classy can track every stage of the supporter's journey, helping organizations to stay relevant and engaging with their constituents.
Kiva
Kiva is technically not a fundraising site, but a private loan platform. Basically, an organization or individual can become a borrower, while others can choose to be private lenders.
Kiva loan works similarly to crowdfunding, except the borrower does need to officially apply for a loan and the application will go through an approval and underwriting process. This helps to protect both the borrowers and the community lenders on Kiva.
BetterWorld
BetterWorld believes that organizations should keep 100% of the funds they raise. Our platform allows nonprofits to access a full suite of best-in-class fundraising tools, completely for free. No tacky ads, no sharing data, no "platform fee.” Tools include auctions, giveaways, crowdfunding, and more! As one of the only platforms offering a lifetime free access, BetterWorld is proving to the world they stand by what they believe in with real actions.
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Donorbox
Donorbox is rated one of the best online fundraising sites for a reason. Its robust system allows you to stay connected with donors throughout their journey, with a variety of donation options.
Donorbox is also one of the only tools that support Text to Give. It also integrates with most mainstream Content Management Systems (CMSs), including Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.
Fundly
Fundly is a robust online fundraising tool offering various fundraiser structures for indiivduals and charities. The platofrm is completely free to use, but they will deduct a 4.9% fee from each donation that you receive plus a credit card processing fee.
The best part about Fundly is its extensive resource base that covers not only online marketing and fundraising, but also traditional PR strategies to get yourself some news exposure.
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Bonfire
Looking to add some personality to your fundraiser? Try Bonfire! This is a T-shirt fundraisign platform where you can design, create, and choose your cause all in one place.
Oh, and Bonfire also integrates with Classy, which is one of the online fundraising sites included in this article. Isn't that meant to be?
Online Fundraising Best Practice
We always say you should never put all your eggs in one basket. However, it's actually better to stick to one of these fundraising sites instead of switching back and force. Using one platform avoids creating confusion among your donors and keep your workflow simple.
We sincerely wish you to find the appropriate online fundraising tool for your organization!