{"id":3671,"date":"2017-02-23T19:13:04","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T19:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.booster.com\/?p=3671"},"modified":"2017-08-14T16:20:45","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T20:20:45","slug":"nonprofit-crowdfunding-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/nonprofit-crowdfunding-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Top Crowdfunding Websites for Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"

A crowdfunding campaign is an essential tool in a nonprofit’s online fundraising arsenal. Crowdfunding can be a successful fundraiser<\/a> on its own or paired with an event to build even more momentum and excitement.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a website to host your crowdfunding campaign, you’ve probably encountered the multitude of crowdfunding sites that cater to all different kinds of projects, and some aren’t always ideal for organizations or charitable causes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of crowdfunding websites that your nonprofit can<\/em> use. You’ll find that these crowdfunding sites have features that work particularly well for nonprofits and schools\u00a0trying to reach their goals.<\/p>\n

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get right into the websites!<\/p>\n

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1. <\/a>Booster<\/h2>\n

The Basics:<\/h3>\n

Booster<\/a> is a crowdfunding platform with a twist: you can sell custom designed t-shirts.<\/p>\n

Donors can purchase a t-shirt and make additional donations if they wish. With the added incentive of receiving a shirt, donors will be more persuaded to give. Plus, when supporters\u00a0wear your shirt, they’ll be promoting your campaign to everyone who sees them.<\/p>\n

Booster campaigns are often paired with an event (like a walkathon, marathon, or cycling\u00a0event) where supporters can wear their shirts and celebrate the success of your\u00a0campaign.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

With Booster, nonprofits don’t have to worry about managing inventory. Booster handles the printing and distribution of the shirts \u2014 all you have to do is create your designs.\u00a0<\/strong>Plus, you’ll only pay for merchandise you need, which means there’s no risk of leftover stock.<\/p>\n

Booster provides quality t-shirts (in up to 5 designs per campaign) and user-friendly fundraising pages that help set nonprofits up for success.<\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

While\u00a0nonprofits can create\u00a0a campaign for free, Booster deducts the printing and operating costs from each t-shirt and charges a 2.9% processing fee for additional donations.<\/p>\n

Bonus:<\/em>\u00a0Start a Booster campai<\/a>gn today!<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. <\/a>Fundly<\/h2>\n

The Basics:<\/h3>\n

Both nonprofits and individuals can raise money for nearly any cause, event, or project with Fundly<\/a>. The\u00a0platform is incredibly easy to use for campaign creators\u00a0and<\/em> supporters.<\/p>\n

Along with a visual fundraising thermometer that\u00a0tracks your\u00a0campaign’s progress, each page includes large social sharing buttons to encourage supporters to spread the word.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

All of Fundly’s fundraising pages are mobile friendly, making it easy (and convenient!) for donors to read your story and make a contribution from any device.<\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

The Fundly team believes that every campaign should be a winner. That’s why they use the “keep-it-all” approach. Even if you don’t reach your goal, you get to keep all the funds you’ve raised.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nonprofits also have the option to include rewards in their campaigns. Supporters can receive incentives like branded merchandise or tickets to a nonprofit’s event based on their gift size.<\/p>\n

Perhaps your nonprofit is new to crowdfunding. Don’t worry! Fundly has a blog chock-full of fundraising resources<\/a> to help you.<\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

Fundly charges a 4.9% platform fee to use their crowdfunding service\u00a0and 2.9% + $.30 per transaction for payment processing.<\/p>\n

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3. <\/a>Razoo<\/h2>\n

The Basics:<\/h3>\n

Razoo<\/a>\u00a0was created to give\u00a0organizations a voice and a platform where they can seek funds.<\/p>\n

The campaigns on Razoo have raised over\u00a0$500 million dollars (and plenty of awareness) for a wide range of causes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nonprofits can build a customized profile to raise money and connect with their communities. Razoo’s goal is to help you\u00a0build an online community by showcasing those who have already supported your campaign and displaying your\u00a0progress with a fundraising thermometer.<\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

Razoo has an easy-to-use platform that includes a few unique features to\u00a0help nonprofits raise funds.<\/p>\n

For instance, supporters have the option to tip campaign creators for their effort, which can be put right back into your cause.\u00a0If you’re looking for a way to show supporters how the funds will be used, Razoo has a pie chart tool that breaks\u00a0down the\u00a0areas that the money will go toward.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

Razoo will only collect 4% of your nonprofit’s donations, and to process payments, they charge a fee of 2.9% +$.30 for credit card payments.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0<\/a>Indiegogo<\/h2>\n

The Basics:<\/h3>\n

Nonprofits looking to launch creative projects should try\u00a0Indiegogo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since the platform\u00a0focuses on artistic projects, it won’t work for every organization. That’s why the Indiegogo team\u00a0created a website dedicated to socially minded fundraising called\u00a0Generosity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your organization can create a campaign on either platform as they’re both\u00a0easy-to-use, and setting up a campaign only takes minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both sites\u00a0integrate with your social media accounts so you can set up automated posts promoting your campaign.<\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

When you create a campaign, you’ll have the support of the customer happiness agents \u2014 a team of professionals with years of\u00a0fundraising experience.<\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

To create a campaign on Indiegogo, you’ll have to pay a 5% platform fee and a 3% transaction fee per donation.<\/p>\n

Nonprofits will have better luck fundraising on Generosity, a free platform. Nonprofits will be charged a\u00a0payment processing fee of\u00a03% +$.30 for every donation.<\/p>\n

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5. <\/a>USEED<\/h2>\n

The Basics:<\/h3>\n

USEED<\/a> creates crowdfunding pages specifically for students and faculty looking to raise money for their schools.<\/p>\n

While USEED’s\u00a0crowdfunding website isn’t specifically targeted to\u00a0nonprofits, students or faculty can create campaigns to help fund different school-related\u00a0causes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beautifully designed pages are optimized to give the donor the best experience with pages that centralize around your cause and narrative.<\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

If you’re looking for a crowdfunding platform that will design a custom page for you, then USEED is a good option. Their team works hard to assess your project’s needs and develop a page that matches your brand.<\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

To learn more about costs, you can request more information on the USEED website.<\/p>\n

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6. <\/a>ScaleFunder<\/h2>\n

The Basics:<\/h3>\n

ScaleFunder<\/a> has two different fundraising\u00a0features: their crowdfunding module and giving day module. <\/strong>Nonprofits\u00a0can use the crowdfunding module to set up multiple campaigns. With the giving day module, you can set up a day-long fundraising campaign.<\/p>\n

ScaleFunder has helped over 100 nonprofits (and universities) fund over 1,000 different projects, and the team is constantly looking to improve their technology so organizations can raise more.<\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

ScaleFunder isn’t just a crowdfunding website, but a full fundraising ecosystem that helps nonprofits raise money year-round. Both their crowdfunding and event-based giving day module work together to help your nonprofit raise awareness and funds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

Visit the ScaleFunder website and complete the contact form to receive more information about pricing.<\/p>\n

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7. <\/a>Tiltify<\/h2>\n

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Tiltify<\/a> combines crowdfunding with the intensely popular pastime \u2014 video games. The platform has a similar approach to peer-to-peer fundraising: celebrities, athletes, and gamers can live stream themselves playing video games to raise money on behalf of their favorite charities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your nonprofit can create a profile on the Tiltify site, and “tilters,” or people who play games\u00a0for social good, can create a campaign for\u00a0the nonprofit they’d like to support. Anyone (gamers and viewers) can donate\u00a0and watch the videos.<\/p>\n

Why We Love It:<\/h3>\n

It’s incredibly easy for your nonprofit\u00a0to set up an account. All you have to do is describe your cause, set a time frame for your fundraiser, and make\u00a0a goal. Your nonprofit’s\u00a0progress is displayed on your profile along with all the campaigns supporting your cause.<\/p>\n

The gamers and online celebrities that create campaigns\u00a0in support of your cause encourage their dedicated fan bases to contribute, which will raise even more awareness for your cause and bring in new\u00a0donors.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

Nonprofits will pay a 5% service fee that goes towards improving the site. Depending on which third-party payment processor you choose\u00a0(First Giving or PayPal), you’ll also pay their payment\u00a0processing fee.<\/p>\n

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