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 is for
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 is good
- 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.
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.
Get started with Bonfire
- 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.
What the free plan stops at
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.
Questions about Bonfire
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 USD per month billed yearly. Super is $24.92 USD per 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.
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
