Bonfire vs DonorDrive

Bonfire is web-based peer-to-peer fundraising software centered on supporter-created T-shirt campaigns for nonprofits. Supporters can create and share fundraisers on an organization’s behalf, with money raised sent directly to the nonprofit. Organizations can create profiles with their story, branding, links, and selected campaigns, then use a no-code editor to add text, images, and video to campaign pages. They can also make design templates for teams or supporters to customize. Bonfire provides supporter names, contact details, and purchase or donation amounts for viewing or download, plus CSV exports for CRM import. Donor data can sync with GoFundMe Pro and be sent to CRMs such as Salesforce. Payouts are available through PayPal, check, or ACH. Campaign selling is free, while additional contributions have an 8% processing fee, reduced to 3.5% for verified nonprofits. Nonprofit features require proof of 501(c)3 status; nonprofits outside the U.S. cannot currently be verified. The fundraising platform is free for verified nonprofits. Essentials costs $8.25 a month billed yearly, and Super costs $24.92 a month billed yearly.

DonorDrive is a fundraising platform for nonprofits, with tools for campaigns, events, livestreams and mobile giving. Its programs cover one-time and recurring giving, peer-to-peer efforts for walks, runs, bike and virtual events, and DIY campaigns such as bake sales, birthday fundraisers and memorial giving. Organizations can add branded donation forms to third-party webpages. Event features include guest checkout, donation appeals during ticket purchases and marketing automation; the platform also supports ticketing and registration for galas, golf tournaments and comedy shows. Fundraisers can use the Charity Fundraising app on iOS and Android, with progress widgets and personalized QR codes. Salesforce sync covers constituents, donations, events, teams and participants, while contact changes also flow back into DonorDrive. DAFpay by Chariot is supported across donation experiences, and Twitch streams can show progress, top donors, milestones and incentives. DonorDrive supports web as well as mobile platforms. Pricing is available on request, and prospective customers are directed to schedule a demo.