CrowdRise
Crowdfunding platform for raising funds and organizing charity events.
Website: crowdrise.com/charities
File Under: Crowdfunding | Fundraising
Uses:
- Create fundraising webpages
- Start charity events with integrated registration
- Create peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns—empower your supporters to raise money from their friends
- CrowdRise Impact Points reward program—earn points whenever you raise money or give to a cause
- Download real-time data into excel or integrate into your CRM system
Pros:
- Can choose wheter to receive funds once a month or in real-time
- Donations can be made directly from your website or Facebook, making it easier for existing supporters to donate
- Design customization including colors, rich media, messaging, etc.
- Can help gain more exposure for your nonprofit/cause
- Mobile-friendly site—can collect donations from anywhere including smartphones and tablets
Cons:
- Lacks the customization abilities of other sites—users are not as easily able to add different graphics and show their story in detail
Pricing:
- The Fiver plan: Free + 5% fee/donation
- The Tre plan: $50/month + 3% fee/donation
- Payment fee: 2.9% + $0.30/donation
