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Classy is built for large enterprises, with contracts and a donor tip prompt at checkout. CoreCause has no tipping, and donors can cover the processing fees.

$0a monthDonors cover the processing fee at checkout, so 100% of every gift reaches you.

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What the donor pays

When the donor covers the fee, the ledger reads $0.00.

At checkout a donor can add the processing fee on top of their gift. When they do, the full amount they intended lands in your account.

The donation ledger shows the fee on every gift, so you can see exactly which ones cost you nothing.

The checkout option where a donor covers the processing fee
The donations ledger showing the fee charged on each gift

CoreCause vs Classy at a Glance

Side-by-side on the differences that actually affect your donors, your finance team, and your budget.

What mattersCoreCauseClassy
Donor tippingNone. Donors are never prompted to tip the platform.Donors are commonly prompted to add a tip on top of their gift.
Pricing modelNo transaction fees, donors cover the fee. Turn it off for interchange-plus pricing. Texting fees apply.Enterprise / platform-fee model, typically with an annual contract.
Processing feesDonors can cover it, so 100% of each gift reaches you.Platform fee plus processing (rates vary by plan)
Deposit speedNext business day on averageVaries by payout configuration
Best-fit organization sizeSmall to mid-size nonprofits and churchesLarge and enterprise fundraising operations
Recurring giving + Automatic Card UpdaterBoth includedRecurring supported; features vary by plan
Contract lengthMonth-to-month, cancel anytimeTypically an annual contract

Classy (now part of GoFundMe Pro) details above are structural, its pricing model, contract type, and tipping prompts, based on Classy's own materials as of July 2026. Pricing changes, so verify current details on Classy's pricing page before deciding.

Last updated September 2026.

Customized Campaigns

Build branded donation pages tailored to each initiative. Set goals, tell your story, and track progress in real time.

Donor Management

Keep detailed donor records, track giving history, and build lasting relationships with your supporters.

Recurring Donations

Set up automatic monthly giving so donors can support your mission on autopilot with no extra effort required.

Texting Campaigns

Share campaigns and reach donors via text message. Perfect for events, galas, and engaging supporters wherever they are.

Automated Receipts

Every donor automatically receives a tax receipt the moment they give. No manual work required.

Debit / Credit / ACH

Accept debit, credit, and ACH with no extra setup.

Donate to Funds

Let donors direct gifts to specific funds or programs within your organization.

QR Codes & Payment Links

Generate QR codes and shareable links instantly for emails, flyers, social media, and in-person events.

PCI Compliant

Bank-level encryption on every transaction. Your donors' payment data is always protected.

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Book a 30-minute switch call. We will walk through donor migration, your new donation page, and the tip-prompt-free experience where donors can cover the fees.

Donors Cover The Fees

Donors cover the fees. You keep the whole gift.

CoreCause never prompts donors to tip the platform. It only offers them the option to cover the processing fee at checkout.

STEP ONE
1
A donor gives
Every online donation carries a processing fee, the cost of moving money securely.
STEP TWO
2
They cover it
At checkout, CoreCause asks if they would like to cover that fee. Most donors happily opt in.
100% TO YOUR CAUSE
STEP THREE
3
You keep 100%
When a donor covers the fee, the full amount they gave reaches your cause.

Processing fees apply to every donation. CoreCause lets donors cover them at checkout, and your organization decides how that is offered.

Comparing your options? Read How to Choose a Donation Platform for Your Nonprofit.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

For small and mid-size nonprofits and churches, CoreCause is a Classy alternative: no monthly fee, no donor tipping, and donors can cover the processing fee so 100% of each gift reaches you. Other options include Donorbox, Givebutter, and Tithely; CoreCause stands out on transparent pricing and no platform tip.
GoFundMe Pro is the rebrand of Classy after GoFundMe acquired it, so the alternatives are the same. For small and mid-size nonprofits, CoreCause is a GoFundMe Pro alternative with no monthly fee, no donor tipping, and month-to-month terms; Donorbox, Givebutter, and Tithely are others to consider.
Classy is enterprise fundraising software for large orgs, usually on enterprise-tier pricing and contracts. CoreCause is built for small and mid-size nonprofits, with no donor tipping and next-business-day deposits, and donors can cover the processing fees so 100% of every gift reaches you.
No. Donors are never prompted to tip the platform. Your org sets whether donors cover the processing fee via Platform Fee Offset, and it is never framed as a tip.
CoreCause is built for small and mid-size nonprofits rather than large enterprises, so it is generally a lower-cost option than Classy (confirm current pricing on classy.org). Donors can also cover the processing fees, so 100% of each gift reaches you.
Yes. Onboarding covers your Classy exports, rebuilding top campaigns and funds, and sending recurring donors the new link so no one is double-charged.
No transaction fees when donors cover the processing fee, or turn that off for interchange-plus pricing. There is no monthly platform fee. Texting is billed separately.

What Changes the Day You Leave Classy

No donor tipping. Ever.Your donors never get prompted to add a tip on top of their gift to cover platform costs. Their full donation goes to programs and services. Many fundraising platforms, Classy included, surface a donor tip prompt at checkout that quietly redirects donor dollars away from your nonprofit.
Donors can cover the fees.At checkout, donors can choose to cover the processing fee, so 100% of their gift reaches your programs. It covers the real processing cost, and it is never a tip prompt.
Automatic Card Updater.When a recurring supporter's card expires or gets replaced, CoreCause refreshes it through the card networks automatically. Most platforms make you chase them to re-enter their card. We do not.
Next-business-day payouts.Donations clear to your account by the next business day. Many enterprise and platform-fee tools, Classy included, can take longer depending on your payout configuration. Faster access to funds means faster impact.
Real human support.Email within one business hour. Real phone support. Real account managers. Not a chatbot that loops you back to a help article when something breaks during a campaign.
No contracts. Cancel anytime.Month-to-month with no long-term contract. Explore the platform before you commit, and cancel anytime from your settings.

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Donorbox alternativeNo monthly fee, no donor tip prompt Givebutter alternativeNo donor tip prompt Tithe.ly alternativeGiving without a full ChMS

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