What Can You Do with a Free Fundraising Platform?

If you’ve ever hesitated to use a fundraising platform because of fees, complexity, or cost, you’re not alone. In our most recent fundraising survey, charities told us their biggest technology challenge was finding the budget for the tools they need to grow.

That’s exactly why we launched Keep it FREE! — a model that gives charities access to professional fundraising tools without paying platform or processing fees, while keeping 100% of what they raise.

There’s often a misconception that “free” means basic. With the Givergy platform, that simply isn’t the case.

So what can you actually do with a free fundraising platform?

Whether you’re running a community campaign, a corporate partnership, a virtual appeal, a school fundraiser, a major event, or a year-round giving programme, here’s what’s possible without spending a dollar.

Create powerful donation campaigns

At the heart of every fundraising effort is a seamless donation experience.

With built-in donation tools, you can create fully branded fundraising pages that reflect your campaign and build trust with supporters. Whether you’re launching an emergency appeal, running a Giving Day, or want a year-round donation page, everything is designed to make giving simple and secure.

You can collect:

• One-off donations
• Recurring donations
• Campaign-specific contributions

The checkout process is clear and intuitive, helping reduce drop-off and increase completion rates. By removing friction, supporters can focus on what matters most — supporting your cause.

Run auctions that drive engagement

Auctions aren’t just for gala dinners. They can work brilliantly for community fundraisers, corporate events, school campaigns, sports club fundraisers, and hybrid or virtual experiences.

With flexible auction formats built into a single campaign, you can choose what suits your audience:

• Mobile silent auctions supporters can join from anywhere
• Live auctions with real-time bid tracking
• Sealed bids for high-value items
• Buy-it-now options for instant purchases

Items can be uploaded with images and descriptions, and bids update instantly across devices. This creates excitement whether supporters are in the room or participating remotely.

Add raffles and 50/50 draws to boost momentum

Raffles and 50/50 draws are simple to launch and incredibly effective for maintaining engagement across a campaign.

They can run:

• As standalone online fundraisers
• Alongside donation appeals
• As part of community events
• Within corporate or club fundraising initiatives

Key features include:

• Certified random generator for fair winner selection
• Easy campaign setup
• Unique shareable URL for supporter promotion

By giving supporters another way to get involved, you increase participation and maximise the overall amount raised.

Sell tickets and manage fundraising events

While not every campaign involves an event, many do. It is therefore imperative to use a ticketing platform that is flexible and can accommodate many different types of events, from community quiz nights and charity runs to corporate breakfasts, school fundraisers, and large-scale celebrations.

With integrated ticketing, you can:

• Create multiple ticket types
• Track sales and payments
• Link tickets to supporter profiles
• Monitor attendance

Everything sits within the same system as your donations and fundraising tools, reducing admin and keeping data connected.

Simplify event check-in and supporter engagement

If your campaign includes an in-person element, built-in check-in tools allow your team to manage arrivals quickly and professionally.

You can:

• Scan tickets
• Confirm names
• Update attendance in real time

Guest messaging also allows you to communicate directly with participants — whether that’s announcing fundraising milestones, reminding supporters about deadlines, or sending post-campaign thank you messages.

Built to support fundraising teams of all sizes

Technology is important but so is the support behind it.

With Givergy, you’re backed by a team that understands the realities of fundraising across charities, schools, clubs, and community organisations.

You receive:

• Online onboarding and setup guidance

And can add:

• Campaign strategy support
• Best practice advice
• Help before, during, and after your campaign
• Live Event Support

Because the best fundraising platforms are there when you need them.

How is the fundraising platform free?

Keep it FREE! works by shifting costs away from charities and onto optional supporter contributions.

The platform is 100% free for organisations to use, meaning you keep 100% of what you raise. Supporters are invited to add a small voluntary contribution at checkout, which covers both platform and payment processing costs.

It’s transparent, flexible, and designed to protect your fundraising income.

Launch your free campaign

The smarter way to fundraise

Fundraising technology should remove barriers, not create them.

With the right platform, you can collect donations, run auctions, launch raffles, sell tickets, manage supporters, and communicate with your community in one connected system.

Instead of piecing together multiple tools, you gain a professional, scalable solution designed to support every type of fundraiser.

Keep it FREE! proves that powerful fundraising tools don’t need to come with a price tag. By combining robust features, expert support, and a model that lets you keep 100% of what you raise, it gives organisations the confidence to grow, innovate, and focus on impact.

Learn more about ‘keep it FREE!’