CalendarFundraiser Pricing
Flat monthly subscription, and we never take a cut of your donations. Keep 100% of every dollar raised, minus PayPal's standard processing. Donors pay a small service fee at checkout ($1–$3 based on the gift size), which doesn't reduce what you receive.
CalendarFundraiser is the only purpose-built calendar fundraiser platform that takes $0 out of your donations (donors cover a small service fee at checkout). Most competitors take 5–15% of every donation. On a $10,000 campaign, a 7% percentage-fee platform takes $700 — more than three months of CalendarFundraiser's Team plan.
What's included on every plan
PayPal payment processing
CalendarFundraiser does not handle donations directly. All donations flow through your organization's PayPal account, and PayPal applies its standard processing fee — which is paid by your organization, not by CalendarFundraiser.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| CalendarFundraiser platform fee | $0 from your donations (donors pay a small service fee) |
| CalendarFundraiser per-transaction fee on your donations | $0 |
| PayPal processing (charged by PayPal) | ~3.5% + $0.49 per transaction |
| Funds availability | Instant deposit to your PayPal account |
CalendarFundraiser vs. percentage-fee platforms
See how much more your organization keeps with a flat-fee model:
| Amount raised | CalendarFundraiser Team ($199/mo, $0 from your donations) | Typical 7% platform |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | −$199 subscription | −$140 fees |
| $5,000 | −$199 subscription | −$350 fees |
| $10,000 | −$199 subscription | −$700 fees |
| $25,000 | −$199 subscription | −$1,750 fees |
| $50,000 | −$199 subscription | −$3,500 fees |
Numbers exclude PayPal processing, which applies to both models equally.
What CalendarFundraiser does not charge
Pricing FAQ
How much does CalendarFundraiser cost?
CalendarFundraiser is a monthly subscription with three tiers: Starter ($79/month, 1 calendar / 1 participant), Team ($199/month, 25 calendars / 25 participants), and Organization ($399/month, unlimited). On every plan we never take a cut of your donations — you keep 100% minus PayPal's standard processing (~3.5% + $0.49 per transaction). Donors pay a small service fee at checkout ($1–$3 based on the gift size), which doesn't reduce what you receive.
Are there transaction fees on donations?
The platform takes $0 from your donations — donors pay a small service fee at checkout ($1–$3 based on the gift size), and you keep 100% of every gift. Beyond that, the only fees are PayPal's standard processing (~3.5% + $0.49 per transaction), which PayPal charges directly to your organization's PayPal account.
Is there a free trial?
You can create a free CalendarFundraiser account and set up your campaign without a credit card. Subscription billing starts when you're ready to publish your campaign and accept donations.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. CalendarFundraiser is a month-to-month subscription. You can cancel any time and continue running your active campaign through the end of the billing period.
How is CalendarFundraiser cheaper than percentage-fee platforms?
Most fundraising platforms charge 5–15% of every donation plus per-transaction fees. CalendarFundraiser takes $0 from your donations regardless of how much you raise (donors cover a small service fee at checkout). On a $10,000 campaign, a 7% platform takes $700 out of your donations; CalendarFundraiser takes $0. The flat monthly subscription pays for itself on the first ~$1,200 raised compared to a 7% platform.
What payment methods do donors use?
Donors pay through PayPal, which accepts all major credit and debit cards, PayPal balances, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All transactions are encrypted and PCI-compliant.
When do I receive donations?
Instantly. Donations deposit directly to your organization's PayPal account at the moment they're made. CalendarFundraiser never holds or touches your funds.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes. You can change plans at any time from your billing dashboard. Plan changes take effect immediately and you're prorated for the remainder of the billing period.
Start your calendar fundraiser today
Free to set up. No credit card required to publish your campaign. Keep 100% of every donation — donors cover a small service fee at checkout.