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Top Crowdfunding Sites for Fundraising

Top Crowdfunding Sites for Fundraising

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Comparing the Top Online Fundraising and Crowdfunding Platforms

Crowdfunding is a way to raise money for an individual or organization by collecting donations through family, friends, friends of friends, strangers, businesses, and more. By using social media to spread awareness, people can reach more potential donors than traditional forms of fundraising.
Before you start crowdfunding find the best platform for your needs. Compare the best online fundraising platform by fees, features, support, and more.

Site Total Raised Supporters Platform Fee Payment Fee Important to Know
$9B 50M 0% 2.9% + $0.30 Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 2-5 business days
24/7 rapid email support, mobile app, superior add beneficiary feature
Easy to use fundraising tools make setup fast
GoFundMe Guarantee protects donors and beneficiaries from fraud
$1.5B 10M 5% 3.0% + $0.30 Offers "flexible funding"
Specializes in technology and hardware product launches
Regular email support hours; marketing and campaign strategy support
$3B 15M 5% 3.0% + $0.20 Specializes in creative projects with robust reward level feature
14-day wait to withdraw and deposits take 5-7 business days
Limited email support hours
Requires Kickstarter approval to launch a fundraiser
$330M NA 4.9% 2.9% + $0.30 Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 2-5 business days
No donor guarantee policy for fraud protection
Limited email support hours
NA 22M Nonprofits: 5%
Personal: 0%
Nonprofits: 2.9%
Personal: 2.9% + $0.30
Supports UK gift aid
14-day wait to withdraw and deposits take 6-10 business days
No fraud protection offered
Limited email support hours
NA NA Personal: 6.9% + $0.30
Nonprofit: 0%
Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 7+ days
Zero fees for charities registered with Facebook
Nonprofits must undergo a 24-hour charity verification process, slowing down setup
No donor guarantee policy

Last Update: 3/25/2019

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