OneCause vs.
“Free” Fundraising Software

Great question! If you think about it, every business is paid one way or another for their services – it helps keep the lights on! With free solutions, this means awkwardly subjecting your supporters to expensive tips (sometimes 10% or more) beyond what they’ve already donated.

Or it means you, the nonprofit, are subjected to fees that exceed the investment you would have in partnering with OneCause. Either way, “free” makes for a less than stellar experience, which will cost you donors and dollars over time.

“Free” solutions suggest that all of their features are free to your nonprofit because of the tips they receive from your donors. Sometimes the suggested tips from these platforms exceed 10%, which can seriously sour your guest experience.

Beyond this, the problem is that more of your donors, like most Americans, believe we’ve crossed a line with tipping. When 66% have a negative view on tipping, 32% are annoyed by pre-entered tip screens, and 30% believe that tipping is getting out of control – it might be time to rethink “free.”

If you still wish to ask donors for a few extra dollars that go to your organization to help cover credit card processing fees, OneCause can help you with that. Our helpful research guides you in how to best invite donors to “cover costs” so they leave your event feeling like the hero!

OneCause is built with flexibility to empower fundraisers’ creativity. From galas to scavenger hunts, memorial campaigns to run, walk, rides and beyond, our software can power the campaign that you dream up.

With any event type you choose, whether it be in-person, virtual or hybrid, OneCause offers solutions to deliver an all-encompassing event experience with easy check-in, flexible table seating & guest management, integrated ticketing, real-time scoreboard displays, embeddable donation forms, and more. Not to mention, you’ll be armed to drive giving with product learning resources and the OneCause team at your back.

With OneCause, you’ll find one of several packages to best fit your needs. If an upfront subscription cost concerns you, no problem! We offer one of the industry’s most competitive “Pay as You Go” plans, complete with a cap, so you know exactly what your total investment is as you partner with us.

Request a demo today to get in touch with a OneCause pro that can answer all your questions! If you’re not quite ready, head to our plans pages for all feature related information.

Our award-winning support team is there to help you every step of the way at no extra cost to your organization! They’re available by phone, chat, or email.

With OneCause you get more than just software. We are committed to helping nonprofits find the inspiration, tools, and resources to grow your fundraising. That includes customer education and support!

Through OneCause University, our online product knowledgebase, and collaborative learning sessions, you’ll always have a place to turn for guidance.

Our partnership extends beyond just industry-leading software. We provide inspiration and insights from the latest research, best-in-class resources, partner network, and community to help your organization increase fundraising effectiveness.

We bring together the most innovative fundraising experts at our annual Raise Conference and recognize individual fundraisers and organizations who are shaping the future of fundraising with our Raise Awards.

Our mission is to help cause-driven organizations amplify their impact and raise more, and we’re committed to being the best in the industry to help you reach your goals. To see how we compare to other solutions, please visit:

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