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    GoFundMe Charity

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AGoFundMe acquired CrowdRise in 2017 and offers it now offers GoFundMe Charity, based on the former product, a fundraising platform emphasizing the needs of non-profit organizations rather than individuals.N/A
    Pricing
    GoFundMe Charity
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    1.9% + 0.30 processing fees
    per transaction
    Flex
    3% platform fees/2.2% + 0.30 transaction fees
    per transaction
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GoFundMe Charity
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    GoFundMe Charity
    Considered Both Products
    GoFundMe
    Chose GoFundMe Charity
    We chose GoFundMe primarily because it is a well-known name, and although there have been some donors questioning the legitimacy of our account, for the most part, donors trust this site and enjoy seeing the impact of donations collectively. Other platforms would also work just …
    Incentivized
    Chose GoFundMe Charity
    Crowdrise is very similar to Classy and some of the other products we have used. The benefits are their fee guarantee and how easy the set up process is. They have many different features and seem to have more customization ability than some of its competitors. We've gone back …
    Incentivized
    Chose GoFundMe Charity
    Since GFM was selected for us I can't give the rationale behind that. However, I do think that Qgiv and Salsa are more internally user-friendly and provide at least the same amount of functionality. That being said, the other two (I think) require CRMs to use whereas GFM can …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Score5.2 out of 10
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    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GoFundMe Charity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GoFundMe Charity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GoFundMe
    GoFundMe is well suited for personal appeals where a story can be told and donors feel an immediate result or effect. It is less appropriate for larger mass appeals that are not targeted directly to a specific cause. For example, not good for companies to ask for funding for operating expenses.
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    Pros
    GoFundMe
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Fundraising pages
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    Cons
    GoFundMe
    • Need a clearer picture of your campaign status, especially around publishing (making it live).
    • Processing rates are not horrible but not great either - If we used our own processor our fees would be cut in half.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    GoFundMe
    GoFundMe is very easy to use and does a great job allowing us to share insights and stories to leave a lasting impression on donors. From setting up the account to ending the appeal, the entire process has been very user-friendly. I'm very impressed with the experience so far and plan to continue using it for future campaigns.
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    Support Rating
    GoFundMe
    Crowdrise has been great with their customer support. They have always been helpful and available. They also have several resources on their website that has been useful to other areas of our non-profit. Their relatability has been positive for us and has made us feel taken care of and considered.
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    Alternatives Considered
    GoFundMe
    Since GFM was selected for us I can't give the rationale behind that. However, I do think that Qgiv and Salsa are more internally user-friendly and provide at least the same amount of functionality. That being said, the other two (I think) require CRMs to use whereas GFM can just integrate with others, making it a better choice for one-off campaigning.
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    Return on Investment
    GoFundMe
    • Brought in new donors from outside our solicitation area.
    • Appeals to younger audiences.
    • Great way to include client testimonials and stories.
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