Bonfire provides web-based peer-to-peer fundraising tools for nonprofits. Supporters can create and share T-shirt fundraisers on an organization’s behalf, with funds raised sent directly to the nonprofit. Organizations can build a profile with their story, logo, cover image, links, and selected campaigns, then make campaign pages with a no-code editor for text, images, and video. Design templates let supporters or teams customize campaigns for events or awareness days. Nonprofits can view or download supporter contact details and purchase or donation amounts, and export CSV reports for CRM import. Payouts are available through PayPal, check, or ACH. Donor data can sync with GoFundMe Pro and may also be sent to CRMs such as Salesforce. The fundraising platform is free for verified 501(c)3 nonprofits, with an 8% processing fee on additional contributions, reduced to 3.5% for verified nonprofits. Nonprofit features require proof of 501(c)3 status, and organizations outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified. Campaign pages are mobile-responsive. Bonfire lists Essentials at $8.25 USD per month billed yearly and Super at $24.92 USD per month billed yearly.
Who it is for
It suits nonprofits that want supporters to run T-shirt fundraisers and share campaigns on their behalf. Access to nonprofit features requires proof of 501(c)3 status, and organizations outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified.
What is good
- Supporter-led T-shirt fundraisers send money to nonprofits
- No-code campaign editor supports text, images, and video
- CSV reports can be imported into a CRM
- Payouts via PayPal, check, or ACH
- Donor data can sync with GoFundMe Pro
What to know first
- Nonprofit features require 501(c)3 proof
- Nonprofits outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified
- Additional contributions carry an 8% processing fee
- Verified nonprofit contribution fee is 3.5%
Verdict
Bonfire pairs supporter-created merchandise campaigns with nonprofit profiles, donor reporting, and several payout options. Eligibility and contribution processing fees are important considerations for organizations evaluating the fundraising platform.
Bonfire plans and pricing
All plansCompared on print-on-demand platforms
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $8.25/mo
- Fundraising page builder
- Yes
- Team fundraising
- Yes
- Social sharing
- Yes
