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Zero Platform Fees

Donor Management Software
That Doesn't Take a Cut

Stop losing money to platform fees. Kindly gives you powerful donor management tools with zero platform fees - just standard Stripe processing. More of every dollar goes to your mission.

Why Kindly

Keep More of Every Donation

Most donor management platforms charge platform fees on top of payment processing. We don't. Here's what that means for your nonprofit.

On $10,000 Monthly Donations

Zeffy

-$1,500

15% pre-selected tip from donors*

Donorbox

-$515

2.95% platform + 2.2% + 30c Stripe

Bloomerang

-$320

2.2% processing + 1% platform fee

Best Value

Kindly

-$290

Just 2.9% + 30c Stripe - no platform fee

Save $30-1,210/month compared to competitors. That's $360-14,500 more per year for your mission.

*Zeffy pre-selects a 15% "tip" that donors often don't realize is optional

Every dollar counts when you're running a nonprofit. While other platforms take a cut of every donation, Kindly charges only the payment processor's standard fee. No hidden costs, no percentage skimmed off the top, no surprise charges.

The Hidden Cost of "Free"

Why "Free" Platforms Like Zeffy Cost You More

Platforms like Zeffy advertise as "100% free" - but there's a catch. When donors give through Zeffy, they're shown a pre-selected 15-17% "tip" to support the platform. Many donors don't realize it's optional or how to remove it.

The result? Donors who intended to give $100 to your cause end up giving $115-117 total, with $15-17 going to a tech company instead of your mission.

Zeffy's "Free" Model

  • 15-17% tip pre-selected on donation forms
  • Many donors don't notice or know how to opt out
  • Donor confusion when charges don't match expected amount
  • Generosity meant for you goes to a tech company
  • Can damage donor trust and retention

Kindly's Transparent Model

  • Zero platform fees on any donation
  • Only standard Stripe processing (2.9% + 30c)
  • Donors see exactly what they're paying
  • No hidden tips or surprise charges
  • Builds trust through transparency
The Problem

Why Nonprofits Need Better Donor Management

Managing donor relationships shouldn't drain your budget or your time. Yet many nonprofits struggle with scattered data across spreadsheets, expensive software with confusing pricing, and platforms that charge fees on every donation you receive.

The average donor management platform charges 2-4% on top of payment processing fees. That adds up fast. On $100,000 in annual donations, you could lose $2,000-4,000 to platform fees alone - money that should be going to your mission.

How Kindly Helps

Donor Management Challenges We Solve

High Platform Fees

Stop paying 2-4% platform fees on every donation. Kindly charges zero platform fees - just standard Stripe processing.

Scattered Donor Data

Consolidate donor information from spreadsheets and disparate systems into one organized database with complete giving history.

Manual Follow-ups

Automate thank-you emails, donation receipts, and follow-up communications. Never forget to acknowledge a gift again.

Lack of Insights

Understand donor behavior with analytics dashboards. Track giving trends, retention rates, and identify your most valuable supporters.

Features

Complete Donor Management Features

Everything you need to track donations, manage relationships, and grow your donor base - with no platform fees.

Donor Database

Centralized donor profiles with complete giving history, contact information, and engagement tracking.

Online Donations

Beautiful donation forms with no platform fees. Accept one-time and recurring gifts via Stripe.

Recurring Giving

Set up monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring donations. Donors can manage their own subscriptions.

Email Communications

Send personalized emails to donor segments. Automated thank-yous and receipts included.

Donor Segmentation

Segment donors by giving level, frequency, interests, or custom tags for targeted outreach.

Analytics & Reports

Track donation trends, retention rates, and campaign performance with visual dashboards.

AI Donor Insights

Predict donor behavior, identify at-risk donors, and get AI-powered recommendations for engagement.

Events & Ticketing

Host fundraising events with integrated ticketing. Track attendees and convert them to donors.

Grant Management

Track grant applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements alongside individual donations.

Kindly in Action

The Year-End Campaign

It's December, and your nonprofit is launching its biggest fundraising push of the year. With Kindly, you segment donors by giving history - lapsed donors get a personalized "we miss you" email, while loyal supporters receive an impact update.

As donations come in, you're not losing 3-5% to platform fees like you did with your old software. On $50,000 raised, that's $1,500-2,500 saved. Your donation page matches your brand, recurring giving is one click, and every donor gets an instant thank-you email.

After the campaign, analytics show you which segments responded best, helping you plan next year's strategy with real data.

Easy Migration

Switch from Any Platform

Moving to Kindly is simple. Import your donor data from spreadsheets or migrate from other platforms.

Bloomerang
Little Green Light
Donorbox
Zeffy
Neon CRM
Excel/CSV
FAQ

Donor Management Software FAQ

Kindly charges zero platform fees. You only pay standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + 30 cents per transaction). Unlike competitors who add 2-4% platform fees on top of processing, we believe more of every donation should go to your mission.
Most donor management platforms charge platform fees: Donorbox charges 2.95% platform fee on top of Stripe processing (2.2%), Bloomerang charges 2.2% processing plus a 1% platform fee. Little Green Light has lower fees but limited features. Kindly offers comprehensive donor management with zero platform fees - just the standard Stripe rate.
Zeffy claims to be free, but they pre-select a 15-17% "tip" on donation forms that many donors don't notice they can remove. This means donors who intended to give $100 may be charged $115-117, with the extra going to Zeffy rather than your organization. Kindly is transparent: you pay only Stripe's standard processing fee (2.9% + 30c), and donors see exactly what they're paying with no hidden tips or surprise charges.
Yes! Kindly makes it easy to import donor data from spreadsheets or migrate from other platforms. We support CSV imports and can help you transfer donation history, contact information, and custom fields from your current system.
Absolutely. Donors can set up recurring gifts at whatever frequency they choose - monthly, quarterly, or annually. They can manage their own subscriptions, update payment methods, and adjust amounts without you needing to intervene.
Yes. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. Kindly never stores credit card numbers - that's all handled securely by Stripe's infrastructure.

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