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The real cost of Fundraise Up's 4% fee — and what $40,000/year could do for your mission
A 4% fee on $1M raised is $40K before processing. Here's the full cost breakdown, the 80% cover gap, and lower-fee Fundraise Up alternatives.
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Recurring donation statistics every nonprofit should know in 2026
From 79% retention to $7,288 lifetime value—the recurring donation stats nonprofits need to benchmark monthly giving in 2026.
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How to increase recurring donations: 12 strategies that work
Recurring donors stick around longer and give more. Here are 12 strategies to convert supporters, cut churn, and grow monthly giving.
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How much does recurring giving really cost? (Platform fee comparison)
Recurring gifts aren't free just because there's no recurring fee. Here's what platforms really cost—and what nonprofits often overlook.
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How fee transparency is reshaping nonprofit fundraising
Platform fees are just the start. Here's what nonprofits actually pay—and why showing donors the full cost at checkout can put thousands more toward your mission.
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What are 'no platform fees' in fundraising?
"No platform fees" means 0% platform cut—but processing fees still apply. Here's what nonprofits actually keep, and how top platforms compare in 2026.
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Easiest fundraising software for charities (2026)
"Easy" means different things for a two-person PTO vs. a 20-person dev team. Here's how to pick fundraising software by org size—without overpaying or outgrowing it too fast.
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How to increase online donations: 15 proven strategies for nonprofits
More traffic won't fix a leaky donation page. These 15 conversion-focused tactics help nonprofits turn existing supporters into completed gifts.
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Text-to-give, auctions, and dedicated support: The nonprofit fundraising features that matter most
Your platform handled March donations fine—then auction night exposed the gaps. The fundraising features nonprofits miss until P2P season, gala week, or giving day hits.
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What is a monthly giving program?
One-time gifts reset every campaign. Monthly donors don't. Here's how recurring giving works, why it matters, and how to launch a program that actually sticks.
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Free fundraising platforms: 12 best options for nonprofits and schools
"Free" fundraising isn't always fee-free. We compare 12 platforms for nonprofits and schools—and break down what you actually pay on each one.
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Best GoFundMe alternatives for nonprofits
The best GoFundMe alternatives for nonprofits in 2026 are BetterWorld, GiveButter, Donorbox, Fundly, and Mightycause — each offering lower fees or broader fundraising tools than GoFundMe. BetterWorld is the top pick: it charges no platform fee, gives nonprofits a full suite of fundraising tools (auctions, giveaways, peer-to-peer, ticketing, and monthly giving), and covers credit card processing through optional donor tip coverage, so most organizations keep close to 100% of every dollar raised.
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