Online Church Fundraising Platform

Q: Why make BetterWorld free?

We started BetterWorld with a desire to build a business that would serve the common good. We imagined a platform of best-in-class fundraising tools with time-saving automation and an intuitive user experience — and we decided to make it free, so that individuals and organizations would never again be constrained by budget in their pursuit of doing good. Over the years, we've grown our team, platform, and reach — now with thousands of organizations joining BetterWorld each month. Our vision of 'good business' remains the same though. While we certainly aren't perfect, we focus every day on improvement, and we'll never stop trying to build a business that serves the common good.

Q: Can I use BetterWorld if I'm not a 501c3 nonprofit?

We made BetterWorld to make it easier to raise money for causes that matter. While most of the organizations on our platform are nonprofits, probably 20-30% are individuals, businesses, or groups without 501c3 status. No additional costs either way — regardless of what kind of group or organization, we don't take any percentage of what you raise.

Q: How is the BetterWorld platform sustainable?

Our mission at BetterWorld is to provide free, best-in-class fundraising tools for organizations around the country. We don't sell data, share email lists with advertisers, or insert tacky ads on fundraising pages. We don't withhold premium features or limit the number of team members, items, or campaigns that organizations can do. Simply put, we don't believe the size of your budget should dictate the quality of fundraising tools available to you. So how is this all possible? Our platform is sustained by asking donors to consider an optional contribution on top of their winning bids, ticket purchases and so on, which starts $0.25 and goes up to ~10% suggested contribution. Again — it's totally optional — and it's okay if no one contributes! We're here first and foremost to make a difference and support nonprofits.

Q: Does BetterWorld handle receipts?

Yes! BetterWorld seamlessly and automatically handles receipts for all payments. Essentially, we give donors all the information they would need to pass on to an accountant at year-end. For a winning auction item, for example, we would include the item name, the estimated fair market value, the winning bid amount, as well as the organization name and tax ID.

Q: What is support like?

We're baffled by companies that treat customer support like a problem to be solved or an annoyance to be dealt with. Supporting the organizations on our platform is the most important thing we do — and, selfishly, it's really helpful to us! By being attentive on email, chat, phone, and zoom — we can listen closely to ways we can improve and build a platform that better serves organizations. While we have a great selection of self-service videos and articles, we really hope you'll reach out directly. You do us a huge favor by letting us know ways we can improve!

Q: Is BetterWorld PCI Compliant?

BetterWorld takes data security very seriously. We're PCI compliant, and then some. All of our pages are secured and encrypted and we never sell any data to third-party vendors. In short, we're respectful of your data, and we treat your organization and donors the way we'd want to be treated. Candidly, large tech companies have been misbehaving in this area for a long time, and we're glad that more regulations and protections are being put in place to protect individuals. It will (hopefully) lead more companies to do what they should have been doing in the first place: care for the people they serve and not view them simply as opportunities for marginal revenue.

Effortless and intuitive, our online fundraising software streamlines Church Fundraising, empowering you to raise more funds in less time with ease.

Join 100,000+ amazing nonprofits, organizations, and fundraisers on BetterWorld

BetterWorld gives you access to an amazing suite of tools to streamline and supercharge your fundraising

Auctions

Raise more money with less effort with auctions through our intuitive church fundraising software.

Giveaways

Reward consistent tithing through fun and automated giveaways.

Ticketing

Boost ticket sales to church events and conferences with an online ticketing platform.

Crowdfunding

Assist members by funding their mission trips through a crowdfunding campaign.

Donations

Encourage one-time or recurring donations from the community with our easy-to-use and cost-effective church donation solutions. Make it easier for your congregation to submit their tithing payments online.

Impact Giving

Demonstrate how much of a difference each dollar makes by documenting the good work your church is doing in your community on your church website.

How it works

Easy and intuitive every step of the way

Our church fundraising software is easy-to-navigate and intuitive every step of the way. If you get stuck, our friendly BetterWord team members are ready to help.

1. Set up your organization

Set up your church fundraising software within minutes. BetterWorld is always free you'll be up and running with one central location.

2. Create your campaigns

Our platform gives you everything you need to run multiple successful church fundraisers at a time. Keep all of your information, including donor information and funds, in one easy-to-access place.

3. Share it with your congregation

Use BetterWorld’s pre-created templates and social media integrations to quickly share your church fundraising link with your entire network. No apps or special downloads required!

Church fundraising that works in-person and online

You don't have to be in-person to be a church family! All of our church donation solutions can be easily adapted for virtual, in-person, or hybrid use.

In-Person Events

Run campaigns that let your donors submit payments on intuitive mobile-optimized pages. Alert them of your church’s needs through text-message notifications.

Virtual Events

Expand your reach and share your mission in real-time with anyone in the world. Our church fundraising software allows you to embed videos or livestream events to drive engagement and create excitement.

In-Person Events

Run campaigns that let your donors submit payments on intuitive mobile-optimized pages. Alert them of your church’s needs through text-message notifications.

Virtual Events

Perfect for church fundraising

Ticketed Events

Easily organize events, sell tickets, and collect RSVPs with our online giving platforms for churches.

Raffles & Giveaways

Host fun and engaging church fundraisers with online raffles and giveaways.

Online Store

Easily sell branded t-shirts, notebooks, and other fundraising items online with a church storefront that takes seconds to create.

Monthly Giving

Enable community members to pay tithing online on a monthly basis. This will lead to consistent and predictable support.

Fund-A-Need

Create a list of specified items needed for church events such as youth group outings and mission trips.

Fundraising Auctions & Raffles

Increase donations with simple, powerful online auctions and raffles that make youth group fundraising easy and fun.

Popular church fundraising features always included on BetterWorld

Video Integration — make people feel like they’re there through embedded videos and livestream options
Text Message Notifications — keep your congregation in the loop with text message reminders and updates about your church fundraising campaigns
Consignment Items — accept all the help your congregation offers by letting them upload donated auction items directly to your fundraising page
Popcorn Bidding — hosting a church auction? Raise more money through option extended bidding!
Image Library — all campaigns receive access to our high-quality image library to use for their church fundraising needs
Fund-A-Need — embed Impact Items right into your auction to fund a particular need, such as a youth group fundraiser or a mission trip
One-Click Checkout — BetterWorld will automatically charge your winners or donors and send receipts, all with one single click

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What is BetterWorld?

Watch now

Get inspired by real fundraisers on BetterWorld

View demo

Learn how BetterWorld can work for you

Explore solutions

The ultimate guide for great auction items

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why make BetterWorld free?

Can I use BetterWorld if I'm not a 501c3 nonprofit?

How is the BetterWorld platform sustainable?

Does BetterWorld handle receipts?

What is support like?

Is BetterWorld PCI Compliant?

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BetterWorld is backed by an amazing support team to ensure your campaigns are successful. For anything that comes up along the way, we're here to help!

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"transforming the charitable giving space by offering nonprofits a free platform of fundraising tools where they can keep 100% of the dollars they raise"

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Enjoy free lifetime access to our full suite of fundraising tools and keep 100% of what you raise. BetterWorld is a social impact venture supported by donors who believe in our mission to serve and support organizations that do good.

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Online Church Fundraising Platform

BetterWorld gives you access to an amazing suite of tools to streamline and supercharge your fundraising

How it works

Easy and intuitive every step of the way

Church fundraising that works in-person and online

Perfect for church fundraising

Popular church fundraising features always included on BetterWorld

Frequently Asked Questions

Why make BetterWorld free?

Can I use BetterWorld if I'm not a 501c3 nonprofit?

How is the BetterWorld platform sustainable?

Does BetterWorld handle receipts?

What is support like?

Is BetterWorld PCI Compliant?

Your action plan for backfilling lost grant revenue

The Ultimate Guide to Catholic School Fundraising

Hosting a Successful Charity Event: Step-by-Step Guide

Planning a Charity Event? Use This Essential Checklist for Success

We're here when you need us

In the press

"transforming the charitable giving space by offering nonprofits a free platform of fundraising tools where they can keep 100% of the dollars they raise"

Welcome to Betterworld

Enjoy free lifetime access to our full suite of fundraising tools and keep 100% of what you raise. BetterWorld is a social impact venture supported by donors who believe in our mission to serve and support organizations that do good.