Are you a part of a nonprofit organization looking to get into the explosive crowdfunding industry? 

Crowdfunding is an amazing option for nonprofits of all types to raise funds from the crowd, increasing your organization’s outreach and revenue generation. 

In this article, we’re taking you through five of the best nonprofit crowdfunding sites that you can capitalize on in 2024.

You’ll come away with an understanding of which charity-based crowdfunding platform is the perfect fit for your nonprofit endeavor so that you can acquire the funds you need to change the world! 

Let’s get started. 

1. GoFundMe 

You’ve probably heard the name GoFundMe before, and for good reason. It’s the world’s top crowdfunding platform (yes — even larger than Kickstarter and Indiegogo), pulling in over $25 billion in funding since the site’s inception in 2010. 

GoFundMe is best known for campaigns related to personal expenses and tragedies. However, registered charities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada are also in the action. 

A big benefit of GoFundMe is that there is no platform fee. While they used to take 5% of all money raised, they’ve done away with that. 

Of course, your fundraiser will not be totally fee-free. The platform charges a processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation. 

The biggest advantage of GoFundMe is potential donor familiarity. If you run your campaign on the platform, people are going to be at least generally aware of what it’s all about. 

Check out this video for some incredible tips for launching your nonprofit campaign on GoFundMe. 

2. Mightycause 

Mightycause is an especially exciting option for nonprofit fundraising because the platform is specifically designed to meet the needs of small to midsize nonprofits.  

Generally, your organization will have to be registered a 501(c)(3) status,  and you can find an organization to act as your “fiscal sponsor.” More information on that is here. 

MightyCause offers two subscription plans:

• $59 / month Essentials Plan
• $99 / month Advanced Plan

Donors have the option to cover the 6.9% + $0.30 transaction fee.

If donors choose not to cover this fee, nonprofits will never be charged more than 2.2% + $0.29.

And because the platform is centered around nonprofits, they provide you with tons of great resources for donor management and marketing. 

Doctors Without Borders and St. Jude Children’s Hospital are just a few of the organizations that have gone on to raise big dollars with Mightycause. Your nonprofit could be next! 

I’ve put together a new GUIDE that’s packed with science-backed nonprofit fundraising methods, resources, strategies, and killer marketing methods.

You should check it out if you want to get more donations and you want to fast-track the entire process. 

3. Fundrazr 

Especially for you Canadian nonprofits out there, Fundrazr is a great fundraising option. They hold one of the best reputations among both campaigners and donors thanks to their transparency and easy-to-use interface. 

They’re also one of the few crowdfunding nonprofits that link to their TrustPilot page, where you can find hundreds of raving reviews.  

Fundrazr takes a larger processing fee: 2.9% +$0.30. But the idea is you get what you pay for, including best-in-class social sharing functionality — which is a key element of every nonprofit crowdfunding campaign. 

4. Donorbox 

If you’re working with a small nonprofit, Donorbox might just be the crowdfunding platform for you.

This platform is specifically helpful for organizations looking to add a simple donation button to an existing website. They provide support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual recurring donations with a low platform fee of just 1.5%.

Additionally, their donation forms are extremely donor-friendly. 

Larger nonprofit organizations may prefer all-in-one platforms (like the others on this list) that can provide donor management and a branded dashboard, but for smaller teams that need basic functionalities and easy-to-use, DonorBox is definitely worth your attention!

5. Classy

Since it was founded in 2006, Classy.org has helped nonprofits raise over $6 billion from the crowd.

Classy continues to serve as a trusted platform, but they facilitate more than just crowdfunding. They also allow users to set up donation websites, peer-to-peer fundraising, recurring donations, virtual events, auctions, and fundraising events and ticketing.

Unlike most of the other platforms on this list, Classy does not charge fixed fees. Rather, they offer three separate subscription packages (Essentials, Professional, and Advanced) with custom pricing for each depending on the specifics of your project and organization.

Conclusion

Which nonprofit crowdfunding site should you use?

Just like with most things in the world of crowdfunding, there is no one-size-fits-all. You’ll need to choose the one that best meets the specific needs of your organization.

To help you out, here’s a quick breakdown of what each one has to offer:

• GoFundMe: Most popular
• Mightycause: Best for team management
• Fundrazr: Best reputation 
• DonorBox: Best for simple fundraises and smaller nonprofits
• Classy: Most flexible

At the end of the day, the decision is up to you. GoFundMe is always a safe bet, but you may find a better fit for your project elsewhere.

Want more insights from the experts here at CrowdCrux? Check out our great educational resources for you: 

• GoFundMe Cash Machine Course: A to Z guidance on launching a successful campaign on GoFundMe. The only nonprofit crowdfunding guide you’ll ever need. 

• Nonprofit Fundraising Hacks Book: Discover all the insider tips and tricks to engineer a campaign that competes with the big guys. 

• Nonprofit Crowdfunding Explained Book: Find out how nonprofit fundraising can go to work for your organization on a large scale.

I’ve put together a new GUIDE that’s packed with science-backed nonprofit fundraising methods, resources, strategies, and killer marketing methods.

You should check it out if you want to get more donations and you want to fast-track the entire process. 

Cheers to your upcoming campaign! Go out there and change the world. We’re rooting for you here at CrowdCrux.