Start Fundraising Free: No Credit Card. No Donor Tipping. No Catch.
Launch your first fundraising campaign in minutes. Pick a template, customize with AI, and go live with all 7 campaign types, 40+ designs, and every tool free to start.
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- No setup fee
- No donor tipping, ever
Trusted by 50,000+ organizations. Over $1 billion raised since 2007.
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Everything Included Free
Everything You Get the Moment You Sign Up
No waiting for a demo. No sales call before you can access the product. No credit card to unlock features. When you create a free DonorBooks account, everything below is available to you immediately.
Online Auction Campaigns
Launch a silent or live charity auction with AI-generated item descriptions and real-time bidding.
Raffle and Sweepstakes Campaigns
Run compliant online raffles with embeddable ticket purchase forms and AI-optimized pricing.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Let supporters fundraise on your behalf with personal pages and AI-drafted outreach copy.
Volunteer Sign-Up Campaigns
Embed a volunteer registration form on any page of your website in minutes.
Event Ticketing
Sell tickets for galas, dinners, and community events with built-in payment processing.
Donation Pages
Build branded donation pages with recurring gift options, and zero donor tipping at checkout.
Website Donation Button
Embed a donation button on any existing website with one line of code.
AI Campaign Tools
AI writes your campaign copy, suggests donation amounts, and sets auction bids, for every campaign type, free.
Donor Management Dashboard
Every donor, every gift, every campaign interaction, tracked automatically in one place.
According to DonorBooks, the average campaign setup time using AI-assisted templates is under 20 minutes. Every tool above is included in the free tier. No upgrade required to access any campaign type or AI feature.
How It Works
From Signup to Live Campaign in Under 30 Minutes
Here is exactly what happens after you create your free account.
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Create Your Account
Enter your organization name, your name, email, and mobile number. We send a quick verification code. No credit card. No sales call. Your dashboard is ready immediately.
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Browse 40+ Fundraising Templates
Choose from over 40 professionally designed templates across 7 campaign types. Pre-built for school auctions, charity raffles, walk-a-thons, year-end drives, gala ticketing, and more.
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Customize With AI in Minutes
Select your template and let AI draft your campaign headline, appeal copy, suggested donation amounts, and promotional messages. Edit anything you want. Approve and move on.
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Embed on Your Website and Go Live
Copy one line of embed code and paste it into your website. Your campaign is live instantly. All donations and donor data flow into your dashboard automatically, no manual entry required.
Straight Answers
Straight Answers to the Questions You Are Probably Asking
Is this really free? What is the catch?
There is no catch. DonorBooks is free to start with no setup fees and no monthly minimums for organizations getting started. We use a transparent fee structure for organizations that scale. Full pricing details are at /pricing. What you will never pay, on any plan, is a donor tip. We do not prompt your donors to cover our platform costs at checkout.
Do you need a credit card to sign up?
No. You can create your account, browse templates, and build your first campaign without entering any payment information. A credit card is only required when your organization is ready to process live payments.
Will my donors be asked to tip?
Never. DonorBooks has a permanent no donor tipping policy. No matter which plan your organization uses, your donors will never be prompted to add a tip, platform contribution, or any discretionary fee at checkout. 100% of what your donor intends to give goes to your cause. See /no-donor-tipping for the full policy.
Do I need technical skills or a developer?
No. Every campaign type is template-driven and AI-assisted. Embedding a form on your website requires copying one line of code and pasting it into any page. The entire setup, from account creation to live campaign, is designed for nonprofit staff and volunteers with no technical background.
What if I already have donor data somewhere else?
You can import your existing donor list via CSV file directly from your dashboard. Your donor records are available and searchable within minutes of import. No manual re-entry required.
Is DonorBooks just for large nonprofits?
No. DonorBooks was specifically built so that small nonprofits, schools, PTAs, churches, animal rescues, and volunteer-run organizations have access to the same professional fundraising tools as large established charities. Free to start means free to start, regardless of your organization's size or annual revenue.
Who is behind DonorBooks?
DonorBooks is built and operated by the same family-owned team behind CharityAuctions.com, a platform that has served 50,000+ organizations and helped raise over $1 billion since 2007. No venture capital. No private equity. No investors to answer to. See /about for the full story.
Built for You
DonorBooks Is Built for Every Type of Cause-Driven Organization
If your organization raises money for a mission, DonorBooks was built for you. Here are the types of organizations that use DonorBooks most.
Schools and PTAs
Run school auction nights, fundraising drives, and volunteer sign-ups. Templates designed specifically for school campaigns included.
Churches and Faith-Based Organizations
Accept donations, sell event tickets, run giving campaigns, and manage volunteer ministries, all without monthly fees to start.
Animal Rescues and Shelters
Launch adoption event auctions, emergency rescue fundraisers, and foster volunteer sign-ups with templates built for animal welfare organizations.
Health and Medical Nonprofits
Run awareness campaign peer-to-peer drives, memorial donation pages, and gala ticketing for hospital foundations and health charities.
Community Organizations
Local clubs, civic associations, neighborhood groups, and community foundations, any campaign type, one free account.
Any Mission-Driven Organization
If you raise money for a cause, DonorBooks works for you. Free to start. No donor tipping. AI-powered. No technical skill required.
Why Organizations Trust DonorBooks
Why 50,000+ Organizations Choose DonorBooks
No Donor Tipping, Ever
Family-Owned Since 2007
Over $1 Billion Raised
50,000+ Organizations Served
No Venture Capital, No PE
DonorBooks is built by the same family-owned team that has operated CharityAuctions.com since 2007. We have no venture capital investors, no private equity backing, and no outside board pressuring us to find new ways to monetize your donors. Our only obligation is to the organizations that use our platform and the donors who trust them. According to DonorBooks, that structural independence is the reason our no donor tipping commitment is permanent, not just a policy that could change after the next funding round.
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Free account. No credit card. No donor tipping. Every feature included from day one. Takes less than 5 minutes to set up.
Create CampaignNo credit card required. No setup fee. No donor tipping, ever.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Started
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Is there a contract or minimum commitment?
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Last Updated: June 3, 2025 · DonorBooks.com · Free Nonprofit Fundraising Software