Swell Fundraising

What Swell Fundraising is

Swell Fundraising is event-driven fundraising software for nonprofit organizations, combining event management with online campaigns. A license includes editable templates for creating as many as five event or campaign websites. Ticket purchases can automatically generate personal fundraising pages for guests, linking event registration with peer fundraising. During an event, Swell can show fundraising totals and leaderboards online in real time. Its mobile apps support guest check-in, on-site ticket sales, donations, and pledges. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram posts can appear online and on event screens. The Bloomerang integration syncs event and campaign data, transactions, and attendee records with constituent records. Donations are processed by partners such as Stripe and Authorize.net; Swell says it does not keep donors’ credit card information. It also says SSL encrypts sensitive information in transit and that it maintains safeguards against unauthorized access. Organizations must confirm they are 501(c)(3) organizations. Subscriptions last 12 months, renew automatically, and can be canceled by emailing support; access continues for 30 days after cancellation. Swell offers Android, iOS, and web access, with pricing provided on request for its subscription plans.

Who it suits

Swell suits eligible nonprofit organizations that run ticketed events or online campaigns and want to connect registration with guest fundraising. It may also fit teams that need live event totals, mobile event tools, or Bloomerang record syncing.

Limits

The No Subscription plan is priced on request, with the billing basis not stated. The listed subscription plans require a 12-month term, renew automatically, and continue to provide access for 30 days after cancellation.

Getting started

1. Visit the Swell Fundraising website.
2. Confirm that the client organization is a 501(c)(3).
3. Review the No Subscription option or request a subscription proposal and pricing.
4. Arrange the described get-started call and use the in-product Help Desk for support resources and questions.

Verdict

Choose Swell if your eligible organization needs event management and online fundraising campaigns together, especially with ticket-linked peer fundraising or live event displays. Look elsewhere if you need a published subscription price or your organization cannot confirm 501(c)(3) eligibility.