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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GoFundMe Charity

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AGoFundMe acquired CrowdRise in 2017 and offers it now offers GoFundMe Charity, based on the former product, a fundraising platform emphasizing the needs of non-profit organizations rather than individuals.N/A

    NationBuilder

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ANationBuilder is a content management software offering from NationBuilder.

    $35

    per month

    Pricing
    GoFundMe CharityNationBuilder
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    1.9% + 0.30 processing fees
    per transaction
    Flex
    3% platform fees/2.2% + 0.30 transaction fees
    per transaction
    Starter
    $35.00
    per month
    Pro
    $159.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GoFundMe CharityNationBuilder
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    GoFundMe CharityNationBuilder
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    User Ratings
    GoFundMe CharityNationBuilder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GoFundMe CharityNationBuilder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GoFundMe
    GoFundMe is well suited for personal appeals where a story can be told and donors feel an immediate result or effect. It is less appropriate for larger mass appeals that are not targeted directly to a specific cause. For example, not good for companies to ask for funding for operating expenses.
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    NationBuilder
    If you are managing a nonprofit agency, advocacy group, or political campaign, NationBuilder is likely the best tool available for the job. It has everything you need in one package, excellent support from NationBuilder reps, and plenty of reputable case studies that show its effectiveness. There is also a robust network of capable partners that build custom solutions and provide consulting.
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    Pros
    GoFundMe
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Fundraising pages
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    NationBuilder
    • Great platform for managing website, social media, and donations in a single dashboard.
    • Some particularly helpful features includes turf maps for walking door to door.
    • I really appreciate the included voter files.
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    Cons
    GoFundMe
    • Need a clearer picture of your campaign status, especially around publishing (making it live).
    • Processing rates are not horrible but not great either - If we used our own processor our fees would be cut in half.
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    NationBuilder
    • Customer service: We used to have a dedicated account exec who met with us monthly to give us insight into our NationBuilder, as well as tips or suggestions for things like increasing our email deliverability or duplicates. While we're busy doing the work we do, it helped raise red flags for us that we didn't know existed. Our current account exec has zero communication with us in terms of providing any tangible support and that's been a complete 180 from our initial experience.
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    Usability
    GoFundMe
    GoFundMe is very easy to use and does a great job allowing us to share insights and stories to leave a lasting impression on donors. From setting up the account to ending the appeal, the entire process has been very user-friendly. I'm very impressed with the experience so far and plan to continue using it for future campaigns.
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    NationBuilder
    While it isn't the easiest to use for someone coming to it for the first time, it has become like second nature navigating it. I find that because I understand it's functionality, I have a very easy time navigating.
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    Support Rating
    GoFundMe
    Crowdrise has been great with their customer support. They have always been helpful and available. They also have several resources on their website that has been useful to other areas of our non-profit. Their relatability has been positive for us and has made us feel taken care of and considered.
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    NationBuilder
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    GoFundMe
    Since GFM was selected for us I can't give the rationale behind that. However, I do think that Qgiv and Salsa are more internally user-friendly and provide at least the same amount of functionality. That being said, the other two (I think) require CRMs to use whereas GFM can just integrate with others, making it a better choice for one-off campaigning.
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    NationBuilder
    NationBuilder is not as good for canvassing or phone GOTV efforts, but it's better for community building.
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    Return on Investment
    GoFundMe
    • Brought in new donors from outside our solicitation area.
    • Appeals to younger audiences.
    • Great way to include client testimonials and stories.
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    NationBuilder
    • The NationBuilder ecosystem is a well-connected, supportive bunch and it has been great to be a part of that
    • Most inquiring clients are already aware of NationBuilder's benefits and know what they want to accomplish. This saves time during the on-boarding process
    • NationBuilder's sales team is undereducated about the platform and I have received feedback from clients that they are sharks/difficult to work with. This is a big problem and I have lost business from it
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