Pricing for nonprofits
Bonfire lets nonprofits launch merch campaigns and stores free with no startup, monthly, or subscription costs and profits going to the organization. Verified nonprofits and chapters pay 3.5% instead of 8% on additional-donation processing, with Giving Campaign payouts, downloadable supporter lists, chapter tools, thank-you notes, and a Verified Nonprofit badge after team verification with officer documentation.
Review for nonprofits
Bonfire is a merch fundraising platform nonprofits use for t-shirt and apparel fundraisers, Giving Campaigns benefiting the organization, and chapter-based fundraising with zero inventory.
Launching costs nothing; verification unlocks the reduced donation rate plus payouts, donor lists, and the badge. Perks stay locked until the team approves the profile.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Sell t-shirts and merch for fundraisers.
- Run Giving Campaigns for direct gifts.
- Fundraise through local chapters.
Pros:
- Platform free with profits flowing to the organization.
- Verified 3.5% rate on add-on donations with donor lists.
Cons:
- Perks unlock only after verification.
- Giving Campaign payouts flow through a partner.
FAQ about Bonfire for nonprofits
What does Bonfire cost nonprofits?
Free to launch; add-on donations cost 3.5% once verified.
Which organizations qualify?
Verified nonprofits and verified chapters with officer documentation.
What do verified accounts get?
The reduced rate plus payouts, downloadable supporter lists, chapter tools, and the badge.
When is Bonfire a good fit?
For merch-led fundraising with no inventory risk.
Alternatives to Bonfire
Find more tools with free options and discounts for nonprofits in Ecommerce platforms
Shopify
Custom discount
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