# Payment & Financial Software for Nonprofits

These tools enable seamless online transactions and finance management, providing a convenient and trustworthy way for supporters to contribute to a nonprofit's mission and manage their money easily.

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Every organization's reporting, integration, and communication needs differ, so we recommend signing up for the free versions of the tools you like most to find the solution that meets your needs.  You may find multiple free offerings that meet different needs. 
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### **Zeffy** <a href="#zeffy0" id="zeffy0"></a>

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[Zeffy](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/referral?referredByOrganizationId=a90a19bd-a857-4291-92e3-ca7cca14e2b4) is a donation platform for nonprofits that lets donors give 100% of their contribution, as it charges no transaction fees. This can help attract larger donations. Zeffy also supports donation forms on your website, event ticketing, auctions, and a donor management CRM, making it easy to track and engage supporters. Additional features include a built-in newsletter tool with customizable templates for mass emails.

### **Givebutter** <a href="#zeffy0" id="zeffy0"></a>

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[Givebutter](https://givebutter.com/), Similar to Zeffy, Givebutter is a feature-rich fundraising platform that is free for nonprofits. It streamlines donation management with customizable forms and integrates seamlessly with existing websites. With ticketing and donation options, Givebutter can manage both virtual and in-person events. It also tracks donor information in a central CRM and utilizes segmentation for targeted communication. Givebutter supports various payment methods and offers analytics to measure campaign success. Additionally, Givebutter is a more mature solution that even provides free email sending from your domain, which Zeffy does not offer. [Sign up here.](https://givebutter.com/signup)&#x20;

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To enable payouts, GiveButter uses Stripe. If you don't have a Stripe account, set one up with your GiveButter account to receive payouts.
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### Give Lively

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Give Lively is a free fundraising platform that relies on payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal to incur regular transaction fees and rates.  Give Lively offers fundraising tools like email marketing, donor tracking, recurring donations, and more.&#x20;

### **Every.org** <a href="#zeffy0" id="zeffy0"></a>

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[Every.org](https://www.every.org/) is a free fundraising platform for nonprofits. It's a popular platform for donors to find charitable causes. Donations fees are incurred for methods like PayPal, Venmo, Credit Card, etc., but not for bank transfers ([transaction fees listed here](https://www.every.org/disbursements)). With its user-friendly interface and commitment to transparency, Every.org empowers nonprofits to create and manage campaigns efficiently, fostering a supportive community for charitable causes.

### **Stripe** <a href="#stripe2" id="stripe2"></a>

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[Stripe](https://stripe.com/) is an industry-standard payment processor used all over the world.  [Stripe offers a discount](https://support.stripe.com/questions/fee-discount-for-nonprofit-organizations) on transaction fees when you go through the nonprofit application process. They provide a user-friendly interface for donation forms that can be easily embedded on your website with a WordPress plugin called [GiveWP](https://givewp.com/).

### Square&#x20;

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[Square offers nonprofits](https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6397-use-square-as-a-nonprofit) an efficient way to manage donations and payments through their platform, simplifying financial transactions. With user-friendly tools and transparent pricing, Square provides nonprofits with a streamlined solution for securely handling transactions, especially for organizations who need to take credit cards in person (check out [Square Terminal](https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/terminal-credit-card-machine)).&#x20;

### Paypal & Venmo

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To create a [Venmo charity profile](https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/6678084998291-Charity-Profile-FAQ), nonprofits must first [get approved through PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/donations/paypal-giving-fund-updates), because PayPal owns Venmo. This process allows access to discounted transaction rates and enhances donor accessibility, providing a seamless and cost-effective way for nonprofits to receive contributions through both platforms.

## Accounting

### QuickBooks (Intuit)

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[Intuit **QuickBooks**](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/) is an excellent choice for nonprofits, offering comprehensive financial management features tailored to organizational needs. It simplifies income and expense tracking, budget management, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance and transparency. QuickBooks seamlessly integrates with other nonprofit software, streamlining workflow. Plus, nonprofits can [purchase it at a discount through TechSoup.org](https://www.techsoup.org/intuit-software-nonprofits), making it even more accessible.

### MoneyMinder

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[MoneyMinder ](https://moneyminder.com/)is a good option for nonprofits due to its user-friendly interface and extensive reporting capabilities. It boasts excellent customer support, catering even to non-technical users. The free plan includes basic features such as budgeting, member tracking, and an online store, making it valuable for budget management and member organization.


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