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Don’t get me wrong! GoFundMe is a great crowdfunding platform and one of the largest in the personal cause fundraising space.
However, if you’re looking for an alternative to GoFundMe – maybe one with different pricing terms or a different project page layout – look no further!
Check out these great GoFundMe alternatives.
But first, I want to share a quick update.
I’ve recently written a book called Crowdfunding Personal Expenses, and if you’re considering using crowdfunding for a personal cause, it’s more than worth a read.
It’s the perfect introduction to the world of personal crowdfunding, and some of the info I share might surprise you.
Yes, it’s true, crowdfunding is the best way to help pay for personal expenses. These could include medical bills, emergency costs, and memorial funds. Crowdfunding can also be used to help pay for your education expenses or volunteer efforts. But, that’s not all (FREE w/30-day trial).
Crowdfunding isn’t just for charity or personal cause campaigns. Believe it or not, more and more newlyweds are turning to crowdfunding to pay for their honeymoon! Some are even using it to pay for travel expenses!
I’m going to guide you through the murky waters and share with you the best techniques, strategies, and give you the inside scoop on some of the crowdfunding platforms or websites out there.
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Now, let’s take a look at the 5 best GoFundMe alternatives.
1. Fundly
Fundly is a nonprofit crowdfunding campaign exclusively for individuals and charities, and that means you can use it for personal causes.
It has an accessible and user-friendly interface that puts the focus on organizers and donors.
Fundly does not charge any platform fees. However, their payment partner, Stripe, charges a credit card processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30.
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2. Indiegogo
Indiegogo is a highly versatile platform that facilitates crowdfunding for a variety of purposes, including technology, creative projects, and of course, personal causes such as medical expenses.
Unlike other similar platforms, Indiegogo allows organizers to choose flexible funding. This means that even if you don’t hit your funding goal, you get to keep everything you have raised.
Indiegogo charges a 4% fee if you meet your goal and 9% if you don’t (assuming you elect to use flexible funding). There is also a 3-5% credit card or PayPal processing fee and a $25 wire fee.
3. FundRazr
Similar to Indiegogo, FundRazr is a crowdfunding platform that has multiple categories ranging from creative projects to healthcare and medical bills.
All FundRazr campaigns use a flexible funding model, and they are not required to have a set fundraising duration.
Standard processing fees apply, and FundRazr offers three pricing models. With their “Simply Free” pricing model, organizers pay no fees, but donors are asked to provide optional tips. The “Nearly Free” model gives supporters the option to cover fees, and the “Not Free” model charges a 5% platform fee.
FundRazr’s accessible and readable page design is one additional benefit of using the platform over GoFundMe.
4. GiveButter
GiveButter provides a number of resources to nonprofit organizations that are looking to raise money, including fundraising pages and events, donation forms, and auction-style fundraising.
GiveButter also has a more inviting and down-to-earth user interface than similar platforms like GoFundMe.
GiveButter does not charge any platform fees, but a standard processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 does apply. Organizers also have the option to collect tips for donors to cover platform costs.
5. Classy.org
Classy.org is a growing nonprofit crowdfunding platform that has already raised over $5 billion for charitable and personal expenses.
In addition to traditional rewards-based crowdfunding, Classy.org also facilitates peer-to-peer giving and recurring funding for ongoing projects.
Classy.org does not have a standard pricing model. Instead, representatives provide custom quotes for organizers.
Conclusion
So, which platform will use to support your cause? Will you go with the classic GoFundMe or one of the growing alternatives?
At the end of the day, the platform you choose should be the one that best supports your mission.
Keep in mind, even the best platforms can’t do all the work for you. You’ll still need to put a lot of effort into marketing and outreach so you can tell your story in a way that makes people want to donate.
In case you have questions or concerns about this, I’ve put together a course called the GoFundMe Cash Machine that will tell you everything you need to know about making nonprofit crowdfunding work for you.
The course guides you through everything you need to do to put together a campaign that catches people’s attention and persuades them to donate.
It also includes some really valuable resources like email templates and fundraising checklists.
Obviously, it’s specifically designed around GoFundMe, but no matter which platform you use, the information can make a big difference.
So get out there and get started. Use your knowledge to change the world!
