Fundraising Software Resources
Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Fundraising Software
Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find articles from our experts, discussions from users like you, and reports from industry data.
Fundraising Software Articles
What Is Crowdfunding? How to Finance Ideas for Rewards
Fundraising Trends in 2022
9 Online Auction Sites to Rival eBay
Nonprofits in the Time of COVID-19
How Crowdfunding Changed the Fundraising Landscape
The G2 on Nonprofit Tech: Mobile Optimization
What is a 501(c)(3)? (+9 Frequently Asked Questions, Answered)
What Is a Nonprofit Organization and How Is It Different from a Charity?
What Is a Capital Campaign? Definition, Benefits, and How to Plan Your Own
Fundraising Software Discussions
Mobile fundraising is critical for reaching donors where they are. We’re reviewing platforms that offer mobile-optimized donation experiences and campaign tools.
We’re currently exploring:
- Givebutter – for mobile-first fundraising pages.
- Fundraise up – for conversion-optimized mobile experiences.
- Zeffy – for simple, mobile-friendly donation flows.
- RallyUp – for mobile-accessible campaigns and events.
But...
- How smooth is the mobile donation flow?
- Are mobile campaigns easy to launch and manage?
- What analytics are available for mobile performance?
For nonprofits prioritizing mobile donors, we’re curious which platforms convert best. If you’ve run mobile campaigns, what platform would you choose again?
Peer-to-peer fundraising relies on supporters sharing campaigns within their own networks.
We’re currently exploring:
- Givebutter – known for social sharing and peer-driven fundraising.
- Donorbox – for flexible peer-to-peer fundraising tools.
- Bonterra donorDrive – for team-based and peer fundraising campaigns.
But...
- How easy is it for supporters to create and manage their own pages?
- What tools encourage sharing and participation?
How transparent is reporting for organizers?
Recurring donations provide predictable revenue but require reliable donor management. We’re evaluating platforms that make subscription-style giving easy for donors and admins alike.
We’re currently exploring:
- Donorbox – for flexible recurring donation options
- Zeffy – for fee-free recurring donations
- Bloomerang CRM – for donor lifecycle and recurring gift tracking
- Bonterra network for good – for donor management and recurring giving
- Fundraise up – for optimized recurring donation experiences
More specific questions we’re evaluating:
- How easy is it for donors to manage their recurring gifts?
- How transparent is reporting on recurring revenue?
- What tools help reduce churn in recurring donors?
For organizations focused on long-term donor relationships, we’re trying to understand which platforms best support recurring giving.
If you manage subscription-style donations, what has worked well?









