# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for fundraising platforms (nonprofits) on 2026-09-13

## In short

On 2026-09-13, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best fundraising platforms for nonprofits". It named 12 brands, in this order: Givebutter, you're, Zeffy, Donorbox, Bloomerang, Classy.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best fundraising platforms for nonprofits |
| Asked on | 2026-09-13 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 12 |
| Sources cited | 8 |
| Audience | nonprofits |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-13 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/fundraising-platforms-nonprofits-2026-09-13
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-13 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Here's what I'd actually recommend, roughly in the order I'd bring them up:
> 
> **1. Givebutter** - My default recommendation for small-to-midsize nonprofits. It covers donation pages, peer-to-peer, events, and a light CRM in one place, and the core product is free: $0 platform fee if you leave optional donor tips enabled (3% flat if you turn tips off). Givebutter Plus is $29/mo if you want automation and deeper reporting. Strongest all-around value if you're under a few million in revenue.
> 
> **2. Zeffy** - The genuinely zero-fee option. It absorbs payment processing entirely and monetizes via optional donor tips, so 100% of the gift reaches you. Feature set is thinner than Givebutter's and you're leaning on donor generosity to cover costs, but for a volunteer-run or tight-budget org it's hard to beat mathematically.
> 
> **3. Donorbox** - The pragmatic middle. Excellent recurring-giving flows and easy embeds on an existing website. Fees run roughly 1.75%-3.95% platform depending on plan, plus ~2.2% + $0.30 processing. Worth it if recurring donors are your core program.
> 
> **4. Bloomerang** - Pick this when the real problem is donor *retention*, not checkout. It's a proper CRM first and a fu

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Givebutter | recommended |
| 2 | you're | recommended |
| 3 | Zeffy | recommended |
| 4 | Donorbox | recommended |
| 5 | Bloomerang | recommended |
| 6 | Classy | recommended |
| 7 | GoFundMe Pro | recommended |
| 8 | Fundraise Up | recommended |
| 9 | Blackbaud | recommended |
| 10 | Blackbaud / Bonterra | recommended |
| 11 | Bonterra | recommended |
| 12 | Neon One | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://neonone.com/resources/blog/online-fundraising-platforms/ (vendor)
- https://bloomerang.com/blog/virtual-fundraising-platforms (vendor)
- https://fundraiseup.com/blog/peer-to-peer-fundraising-platforms/ (vendor)
- https://www.blackbaud.com/industry-insights/glossary/best-fundraising-software-of-2026-compare-top-solutions-for-nonprofits (vendor)
- https://givebutter.com/alternatives/donorbox (vendor)
- https://donorbox.org/givebutter-vs-donorbox (vendor)
- https://givebutter.com/alternatives/bloomerang (vendor)
- https://nonprofitpoint.com/best-donation-platforms-for-nonprofits/ (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/fundraising-platforms/nonprofits

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