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1%, 3%, or 5%? The Catch Behind Tiered Donation Platform Fees

1%, 3%, or 5%? The Catch Behind Tiered Donation Platform Fees

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...
Why Recurring Giving Is the Only Way to Build a Sustainable Donor Base

Why Recurring Giving Is the Only Way to Build a Sustainable Donor Base

by JK Stewart | Jun 17, 2025 | Strategy

If you’re relying on year-end appeals, one-time donations, and big checks to keep your nonprofit afloat, you’re building on sand. The only truly reliable foundation for long-term financial health? Recurring giving. Monthly, automated, low-friction gifts that show up...
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