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Bonfire
by Bonfire
What Bonfire is
Bonfire is a web-based peer-to-peer fundraising platform where supporters can create and share T-shirt fundraisers on a nonprofit’s behalf, with money raised sent directly to the organization. Nonprofits can build a profile with their story, logo, cover photo, links, and selected campaigns. A no-code editor supports campaign pages with text, images, and video, and organizations can create templates for supporters or teams to customize. Organizations can view or download supporter names, email addresses, phone numbers, and purchase or donation amounts, then export CSV reports for CRM import. Payouts are available through PayPal, check, or ACH. Campaign donor data can sync with GoFundMe Pro, and purchases can appear in its fundraiser donor feed; synced data can also go to CRMs such as Salesforce. Bonfire says campaign selling is free, while additional contributions incur an 8% processing fee, reduced to 3.5% for verified nonprofits. Nonprofit features require proof of 501(c)3 status, and organizations outside the US cannot currently be verified. The free platform is for verified 501(c)3 nonprofits.
Who it suits
Bonfire suits nonprofits seeking supporter-led T-shirt fundraisers, campaign pages, and donor data exports. Its nonprofit features are limited to organizations that can verify 501(c)3 status in its system.
What it does well
- Supporters can run T-shirt fundraisers for nonprofits.
- Campaign pages support text, images, and video.
- Offers PayPal, check, or ACH payouts.
- Donor data can sync with GoFundMe Pro.
What to know first
- Organizations outside the US cannot currently be verified.
- Nonprofit features require proof of 501(c)3 status.
- Additional contributions have an 8% processing fee, reduced for verified nonprofits.
Limits
The free fundraising platform is for verified 501(c)3 nonprofits. Additional contributions carry an 8% processing fee, reduced to 3.5% for verified nonprofits; nonprofits outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Pay yearly · Branded online store with custom domain · Full catalog and decoration control · Sell your own inventory · Point-of-sale app · Detailed analytics | $8.25 a month |
| Super | Pay yearly · Everything in Essentials · Higher profit margins · No fees for donations or self-fulfilled products | $24.92 a month |
| Bonfire fundraising platform | Free and unlimited access for verified 501(c)3 nonprofits · 8% processing fee on additional contributions, reduced to 3.5% for verified nonprofits | Free |
As bonfire.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Bonfire fundraising website.
- Create an organization profile with its story, branding, links, and selected campaigns.
- Provide proof of 501(c)3 status to access nonprofit features.
- Build a campaign page with the no-code editor and optionally create a template.
- Choose the free fundraising platform or a paid plan.
Verdict
Bonfire pairs supporter-created T-shirt campaigns with profiles, templates, exports, and payout options. Eligibility and contribution processing fees are important considerations for nonprofits.
Questions
Is Bonfire free?
Its fundraising platform is free for verified 501(c)3 nonprofits. Additional contributions have an 8% processing fee, reduced to 3.5% for verified nonprofits.
What do the paid plans cost?
Essentials is $8.25 a month billed yearly. Super is $24.92 a month billed yearly.
Which platforms does Bonfire support?
Bonfire lists web as its platform and says campaign pages are mobile-responsive.
How can nonprofits receive payouts?
Payouts are available by PayPal, check, or ACH.
Can Bonfire connect to a CRM?
Donor data can sync with GoFundMe Pro and can also be sent to CRMs such as Salesforce. Organizations can export CSV reports for CRM import.
Who can use Bonfire’s nonprofit features?
An organization must provide proof of 501(c)3 status. Nonprofits outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified in Bonfire’s system.
Facts from Bonfire's own pages
- Campaign editor
- Campaigns can include text, images, and videos through a no-code content editor. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- CRM compatibility
- Bonfire says synced donor data can also be sent to CRMs such as Salesforce. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Fees
- Bonfire says campaign selling is free, while additional contributions have an 8% processing fee that falls to 3.5% for verified nonprofits. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2012 · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · bonfire.com, 20 Sept 2026
- GoFundMe Pro integration
- Bonfire campaign donor data can sync automatically with GoFundMe Pro, and purchases can appear in the fundraiser donor feed. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile support
- Bonfire says campaign pages are mobile-responsive and optimized for every device. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Nonprofit eligibility
- To access nonprofit features, an organization must provide proof of its 501(c)3 status, and nonprofits outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified in Bonfire’s system. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Organization profile
- Nonprofits can create a profile with their story, logo, cover photo, social links, website links, and selected campaigns. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Payouts
- Organizations can receive payouts via PayPal, check, or ACH. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Supporters can create and share T-shirt fundraisers on a nonprofit’s behalf, with the money raised sent directly to the nonprofit. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Security
- Bonfire says it is SOC 2 compliant and uses encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. · help.bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 8.25 · bonfire.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- Bonfire says its fundraising experts answer questions, and its contact page says the team typically responds within 1–2 business days. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supporter data
- Organizations can view or download supporter names, email addresses, phone numbers, and purchase or donation amounts, and export CSV reports for CRM import. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Templates
- Organizations can create design templates for teams or supporters to customize for events or awareness days. · bonfire.com, 28 Sept 2026
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