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Funraise

Funraise brings event tickets into a wider donor-management workflow. Its free account can suit a smaller nonprofit, but the 5% platform fee and processor charges still matter; auctions, peer-to-peer and other advanced tools belong in a premium quote.

Fundraising & Auction Registration & Ticketing Freemium
Free $0/month with 5% platform fee; Premium quoted with 0–3% platform fee
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Headquarters Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Company Size Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Funding Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Pricing Model Plan-dependent platform fees plus payment processing; premium terms quoted
Free Trial Free fee-based plan advertised for organizations raising under $1 million annually
Contract No long-term contract marketed; confirm the premium order and any implementation commitments
Attendee Capacity No verified attendee ceiling; revenue eligibility and feature access are separate limits
Mobile App Official mobile app described for ticket scanning, guest information and Tap-to-Pay
Offline Capability Not verified
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Expertise Level Intermediate
Event Types
Benefit galasCharity 5K fundraisersDonation campaigns
Key Integrations
Stripe (Native) PayPal (Native)
Support Channels
ChatHelp centreFunraise UniversityOnboardingPremium success manager
Best For
  • + Nonprofits keeping event and recurring-donor records together
  • + Charity runs emphasizing fundraising rather than race timing
  • + Teams planning tickets, guest check-in and follow-up within one system
Not For
  • − Organizations interpreting $0/month as zero payment costs
  • − Events requiring premium auctions or messaging without a scoped quote
  • − Race directors whose main requirement is official timing and results
Key Capabilities
✓ Create hosted or embedded donation and ticket forms
✓ Set ticket tiers, quantities, bundles, codes and custom questions
✓ Maintain donor and donation records alongside event activity
✓ Manage guests and collect missing registration information
✓ Use the mobile event workflow to scan tickets and review seating details
✓ Configure event seating, pledge collection and live giving displays
✓ Add premium auctions, peer-to-peer and messaging where included in the quote
Honest Limitations

The free account carries transaction costs

The public fee table shows 5% platform fees plus common card processing of 2.9% + 60¢. The advertised average cost after donor coverage excludes some charges and is not used as a budget rate.

Premium scope needs confirmation

Peer-to-peer fundraising, auctions, SMS, email campaigns, all integrations and API access are listed under Premium. Ask which newer event functions are included in your exact account.

User support experiences differ

Gerardo E.'s 2 March 2026 G2 account praised donation management but reported cost and support difficulties. Rondi P.'s 6 November 2024 account praised support and wanted more automatic year-end emailing.

Mobile does not prove offline operation

The event page describes scanning and Tap-to-Pay in the app. Disconnected ticket validation or payments have not been verified, so rehearse the actual venue connection and fallback process.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Free $0/month plus 5% platform fee Advertised for organizations raising under $1 million annually; includes donation forms, donor management, events and tickets. Processing is additional.
Premium Custom quote plus 0–3% platform fee Expanded fundraising, auction, messaging, integrations and implementation/support options. Confirm the rate and included features.
Common card processing example 2.9% + 60¢ per transaction Shown for Funraise Payments powered by Stripe; actual charges vary by processor and payment method.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100
attendees
$455 variable fees only
Hypothetical 100 separate $50 card gifts on Free with no donor fee coverage: each costs $2.50 platform + $1.45 processing + $0.60 = $4.55. Taxes, refunds and premium costs excluded; currency follows the dollar-denominated source.
500
attendees
$2,275 variable fees only
Hypothetical 500 separate $50 card gifts on Free with no donor fee coverage: each costs $2.50 platform + $1.45 processing + $0.60 = $4.55. Taxes, refunds and premium costs excluded; currency follows the dollar-denominated source.
1000
attendees
$4,550 variable fees only
Hypothetical 1000 separate $50 card gifts on Free with no donor fee coverage: each costs $2.50 platform + $1.45 processing + $0.60 = $4.55. Taxes, refunds and premium costs excluded; currency follows the dollar-denominated source.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Processor charges remain in addition to platform fees.
  • ! Premium subscriptions or other quoted commercial terms are not established by the public percentage range.
  • ! Donor coverage is optional behavior; no assumed coverage rate reduces the illustrations.

Rehearse one ticket bundle, a guest-information update and a paddle pledge before the event. Follow the resulting records into the donor history and finance report, and ask which of those steps need a premium feature.

For a charity race, separate fundraising engagement from sport operations. Team fundraising pages and donor records do not establish chip timing, wave management or official results. Compare the tools against the jobs your volunteers and finance staff actually need to complete.

The fit assessment follows documented scope. Reviews are dated individual accounts; no hands-on product test or vendor interview is claimed.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Does our annual fundraising revenue qualify for the Free plan?
  2. 2
    Which current event tools are included, and which require Premium?
  3. 3
    What is our combined platform and processing cost for each payment method?
  4. 4
    How do fee-coverage options appear to donors, and who pays when donors decline?
  5. 5
    How are year-end receipts, donor emails and recurring gifts handled in our setup?
  6. 6
    Which app functions work without connectivity, and what fallback is recommended?
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