Yes, JustGiving operates in the USA, allowing U.S.-based registered charities to raise money and receive donations in US Dollars (USD). It supports major payment methods like credit cards, Venmo, and Apple Pay, with 0% platform fees for charities using "Giving Checkout". However, personal crowdfunding is generally limited to UK users.
Based outside the UK? Check out our fundraising solutions and membership options for organisations in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. Charities who are new to JustGiving are able to join our Start plan with no monthly subscription fee.
Thankfully, many creative and effective ways exist to legally accept donations without tax-exempt status.
It raises income from transactions on credit cards but also ask donors for a contribution to fees that are hard to remove. JustGiving faces investigation over claims donors are misled.
JustGiving focuses primarily on charity fundraising with strong regulatory protection, while GoFundMe is a broader platform for personal, medical, or charity causes, known for its user-friendliness and "GoFundMe Guarantee" for donor reassurance, with fees often covered by optional donor tips. Key differences lie in their primary focus (charity vs. personal), fee structures (JustGiving's direct fees vs. GoFundMe's donor-covered model), and regulatory backing (JustGiving as an API).
JustGiving is the world's most trusted platform for online giving. Founded in 2000, we have been helping people raise money for what matters for over 20 years.
The "3 to 1 fundraising rule" has two main meanings: either identifying three times the amount you need in potential funding to account for donors who don't commit, or for PTAs (Parent-Teacher Associations), balancing three non-fundraising programs for every one fundraiser to focus on mission over money. A third meaning involves cultivating donors with three touches between asks to build relationships.
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, while PayPal charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation and Venmo charges 1.9% + $0.10.
The first is aahaardaan (donation of food), the second is aushadhdaan (donation of medicine), the third is gnandaan (donation towards Knowledge that helps one progress on the path of liberation), and the fourth is abhaydaan (when one conducts oneself in such a way that does not cause fear in or hurt any living being).
Across JustGiving (with the exception of Giving Checkout*), our payment processing fee is 1.9%+30p per transaction which covers card provider charges, set by external card providers. If the donation is made in another currency, then the processing fee is 2.90%+30p per transaction.
While Jewish people give the most individually of the three major religions, the diversity of America's religious makeup makes determining a winner among religious charitable donations by religion difficult to pinpoint.
By focusing on Commitment, Connection, and Capacity, you can effectively prioritize prospects who are willing and capable of making a meaningful impact. This approach ensures your fundraising efforts are targeted, efficient, and aligned with individuals who share your passion and values.
The Five T's of philanthropy—time, talent, ties, testimony, and treasure—represent a holistic approach to giving. Each “T” offers a unique way to contribute meaningfully to causes you care about.
JustGiving focuses primarily on charity fundraising with strong regulatory protection, while GoFundMe is a broader platform for personal, medical, or charity causes, known for its user-friendliness and "GoFundMe Guarantee" for donor reassurance, with fees often covered by optional donor tips. Key differences lie in their primary focus (charity vs. personal), fee structures (JustGiving's direct fees vs. GoFundMe's donor-covered model), and regulatory backing (JustGiving as an API).
We help people raise money for the charities and people they care about the most. Back in 2000, JustGiving.com began with one simple goal – to enable charities to receive donations online from anywhere in the world.
Some of the top JustGiving alternatives include WhyDonate, GoFundMe, DonorPerfect, Mightycause, and BetterWorld. These crowdfunding platforms offer user-friendly features, lower fees, and unique tools tailored to different fundraising needs.
GoFundMe's biggest competitors vary by use case, but major rivals include Kickstarter (for creative projects), Indiegogo (for tech/entrepreneurial projects), and platforms like Givebutter, Donorbox, and Fundly, which cater more to nonprofits or offer broader features and different fee structures, with some platforms like Patreon focusing on creators.