Free Fundraising

Yes! Pledge is truly free to start fundraising anytime. We help nonprofits, companies, and individuals raise the most money possible for the causes they care about. That’s why we’ve designed a simple and transparent fundraising model where we only get compensated when you’re successfully raising funds. Unlike other platforms that charge expensive software fees, we believe in making charitable giving accessible to everyone.

Pledge operates on a generosity-driven model, meaning we get paid either through optional donor tips or a small transaction fee on donations. This approach ensures that nonprofits and fundraisers can maximize their impact without worrying about upfront costs. By aligning our success with yours, we only make money when you’re effectively raising funds, rather than charging for access to our fundraising technology.

Great question! Every year, over $10 billion in charitable donations go toward credit card processing fees - money that should be going directly to nonprofits. To change this, we cover standard credit card fees on all donations of $1,000 or less when donor tipping is enabled. While we do take a loss on some transactions where donors don’t tip, we believe in a model that prioritizes impact over profit.

To offer over 10 different ways to give, we partner with leading payment processors. These processing fees are transparently displayed in your donation dashboard (Impact Hub) and deducted directly from donations. Here’s a breakdown:

Payment Method	Fee Structure
Credit Card	2.9% + $0.30
ACH/Bank Transfer	0.8% (capped at $5)
PayPal and Venmo	2.9% + $0.40
Apple Pay and Google Pay	2.9% + $0.30
Cryptocurrency	Variable Network Fees (3% Pledge)
DonateStock	3%
DAFpay (Donor Advised Fund)	3%
Offline Check or Wire	5%

No! Pledge does not charge any setup or monthly fees for our standard fundraising solutions. You can start fundraising for free—no contracts, no commitments. We believe in making online fundraising simple, accessible, and risk-free so that more money goes directly to charitable causes.

For custom enterprise integrations, contact our team to learn more about pricing.

Yes, donors have the option to set up recurring donations to support their favorite causes continuously. There are no additional fees for setting up recurring donations; standard transaction fees apply to each donation.

Yes! If you'd prefer donors not to leave a tip, simply email us with details about your fundraiser, and we’ll adjust it for you. In this case, a 5% Pledge fee and the standard payment processing fees will be deducted from the total donation before disbursement to the nonprofit.

Yes, Pledge processes donations from 100+ countries and accepts international donations. Standard processing fees apply, and additional fees may vary depending on the donor's location and currency conversion rates.

While Pledge does not charge platform fees, there is a $5 monthly disbursement fee to cover the costs of sending funds to nonprofits. This helps us manage payment processing, bank transfers, and even mailing occasional paper checks.