Are you in need of raising funds for a personal cause, a charity, or a creative project?
Crowdfunding has become a widely accepted and popular way to gather support and resources from a vast audience.
Among the many options available, GoFundMe and Plumfund stand out as two of the most widely used platforms.
In this blog, I’ll take a comprehensive look at both platforms, highlighting their features and ease of use to help you decide which platform best fits your fundraising needs.
About Plumfund
Plumfund is a crowdfunding platform for personal causes. It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California. The company is owned by Plum Financial Group.
The name “Plumfund” comes from the idea that everyone should be able to afford some celebration or recognition for their achievements.
And while it’s true that some people may have more money than others (and therefore more options when it comes time to celebrate), it doesn’t mean they should have fewer options than those who don’t have much money at all, especially when it comes down to celebrating something special like getting married or having a child!
About GoFundMe
GoFundMe is a fundraising platform that allows you to raise money for yourself, friends and family, or even an unsuspecting needy stranger.
GoFundMe was founded in 2010 by Brad Damphousse and Andrew Ballester. It has since become the world’s largest online fundraising community, with over $3 billion raised so far!
The platform was created as an alternative to traditional charity models requiring donor processing fees. With GoFundMe’s no-fee model, 100% of donations go directly to your cause–no middleman needed!
Plumfund Features
Plumfund offers a variety of features that make it easier for you to manage your fundraising campaign. These include:
- Customizable donation forms. You can customize the look and feel of your donation form and add fields for information such as names, addresses, and email addresses.
- Mobile-friendly design. Plumfund works well on mobile devices, so donors can contribute wherever and whenever they want–even while on the go!
- Customizable donation pages (coming soon). This feature will allow you to create unique landing pages for each campaign, so people know exactly where their money is going before they donate.
In addition to these fabulous tools, Plumfund also accepts payments via credit card or PayPal through our secure checkout process–no hassle involved!
GoFundMe Features
GoFundMe is an online fundraising platform that allows users to create and manage fundraising campaigns for personal causes. GoFundMe is free for personal campaigns but charges a 5% fee for all money raised on the platform.
GoFundMe users have access to several features, including:
- The ability to set up their crowdfunding page with a custom URL
- An option to share their campaign through social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter (or both) by linking their account(s) with GoFundMe’s website
- An option to invite friends via email or text message so they can donate directly through their phones.
Account Creation and Setup
To set up a Plumfund account, you must provide your name, email address, phone number, and date of birth. It would be best if you also chose your personal or business plan. If you select the latter option, there are additional fields to enter information about your business (e.g., industry).
After completing this step, Plumfund will send an activation link via email so that users can activate their accounts by clicking on it within 48 hours of creating them.
Once created and activated by clicking on their activation links in their inboxes within 48 hours after creating them (the deadline has been extended), you can begin adding beneficiaries by entering their names into a text box at the top left corner when viewing their dashboard page.
This allows them access rights such as viewing all donations made under another person’s name (if applicable) or removing someone from being associated with any given campaign altogether if necessary.
Plumfund vs GoFundMe: Fee Comparison
GoFundMe charges a 5% fee on all campaigns, while Plumfund charges a flat $10 per month.
- GoFundMe also charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, so you’ll see this as an additional cost if your supporters donate via credit card or PayPal account (instead of debit card).
- Plumfund also has hidden fees: You’ll pay 2.9% + $0.30 per donation through the platform, plus any applicable state sales tax based on where the donor lives.
Plumfund vs GoFundMe: Ease of Use
Both platforms are easy to use, but Plumfund has a more intuitive interface. The site is clean and uncluttered, with clear instructions on how to set up your campaign and manage it once it’s live.
GoFundMe’s interface is simple but not as user-friendly as Plumfund’s. It takes some getting used to before you feel entirely comfortable navigating through its features and options–especially if this is your first time using the site or app (even if it’s not).
Plumfund vs GoFundMe: Customer Service
Regarding customer support, both Plumfund and GoFundMe offer round-the-clock assistance, with the option to contact a representative via phone, email, or live chat.
Plumfund, in particular, goes a step further by providing a dedicated customer service line for its users.
Furthermore, both platforms have an online knowledge base that answers common questions, providing a quick and easy way to find the information you need.
If you cannot find the information you need, you can always reach out to their customer support team directly through the channels provided.
Plumfund vs. GoFundMe: Security and Protection
Both Plumfund and GoFundMe offer fraud protection guarantees. If you’re the victim of a fraudulent transaction, both sites will reimburse you for any losses and work with law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Both companies also have a 100% money-back guarantee in place so that donors can rest assured that their funds will be used as intended by the campaign organizer.
This means if something happens during raising funds–whether it’s because of technical issues or other factors.
Don’t worry!
Your donor can ask for his/her donation back at any time and get it immediately (minus processing fees).
Conclusion
You must know your options if you’re looking for a crowdfunding website.
Depending on your needs, there are many different platforms, and some may be better suited.
I hope this article has helped you understand the differences between GoFundMe and Plumfund so that you can make an informed decision when choosing which is suitable for your campaign!
