by JK Stewart | Jun 19, 2025 | Comparisons
If you’re stepping into online giving for the first time, you’re not alone—and you’re not late. Whether you’re running a church, a school foundation, or a lean nonprofit, adding digital donations is one of the fastest, most impactful ways to...
by JK Stewart | Jun 19, 2025 | Comparisons
On paper, it sounds smart: only pay for the tools you use. But in practice, tiered donation platform pricing creates a minefield of upgrade traps, hidden thresholds, and surprise restrictions that catch lean nonprofits off guard. What starts as a low monthly cost...
by JK Stewart | Jun 19, 2025 | Comparisons, Strategy
When a donor clicks “Give Now,” the last thing they expect is a math test. But on many donation platforms, that’s exactly what they get—tip jars, optional platform fees, confusing toggles, and vague language about where their money actually goes. And while these...
by JK Stewart | Jun 18, 2025 | Comparisons
Some donation platforms advertise fees as low as 1%. That sounds great—until you realize the actual rate depends on how you collect the donation. Embed a form? 1%. Send donors to a campaign page? 3%. Host an event or sell tickets? Now it’s 5%. All that in addition to...
by JK Stewart | Jun 18, 2025 | Comparisons, Strategy
When we say Solafund charges 4.4% per donation, here’s what we don’t mean: we don’t mean 4.4% plus surprise platform fees, tip jars, monthly add-ons, or hidden “pro” tiers. We mean exactly what we say. 4.4%. Period. That number is flat, predictable, and includes...
by JK Stewart | Jun 18, 2025 | Comparisons
If you’ve ever tried to compare donation platforms side by side, you know how fast things get muddy. Some are “free” until you embed a form. Some charge 1% on one page, 3% on another, and 5% if you host an event. Some make you pay extra to access your own donor...
