RallyUp
Auction software
Fundraising software
Nonprofit software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is RallyUp
RallyUp is a fundraising platform used by nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to run online fundraising campaigns. It supports common digital fundraising formats such as raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraising, and donation pages, typically with built-in payment processing and supporter communications. The product focuses on enabling organizations to launch campaigns quickly and manage ticketing/bidding, donor activity, and reporting from a single system.
Multiple campaign types supported
RallyUp supports several fundraising formats in one platform, including raffles, auctions, and direct donations. This reduces the need to use separate tools for different campaign styles across the year. It also helps organizations standardize supporter experiences and internal processes across campaigns.
Online-first supporter experience
The platform is designed for web-based participation, allowing supporters to donate, buy entries, or bid remotely. This fits organizations that run hybrid or fully online fundraising rather than only in-person galas. It can expand reach beyond local attendees when compared with event-only workflows.
Centralized campaign administration
RallyUp provides a single place to configure campaigns, manage items/entries, and track transactions. Centralized administration can simplify reconciliation and post-campaign reporting. It also supports repeatable templates and workflows for teams that run recurring fundraisers.
Nonprofit suite depth varies
Organizations that need a full nonprofit operating system (e.g., advanced CRM, case management, program delivery, or accounting) may find RallyUp more campaign-centric. In those cases, teams often rely on integrations or separate systems for constituent management and back-office processes. This can add data synchronization and reporting overhead.
Auction feature breadth may differ
Auction requirements vary widely (e.g., complex item procurement workflows, multi-location events, advanced bidder management, or specialized checkout flows). Some organizations may find that dedicated auction-first tools offer deeper functionality for high-complexity gala auctions. Fit depends on the sophistication of the auction and onsite operational needs.
Integration and data export needs
Nonprofits frequently need to move data into donor CRMs, email marketing tools, and finance systems. If required integrations are not available or require manual exports, staff time increases and data quality can suffer. Buyers should validate available connectors, API options, and export formats for their stack.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (no platform fee; donor tipping enabled) | Unlimited access to RallyUp fundraising activities (Raffles, Auctions, Sweepstakes, Ticketing & Registration, Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer, A‑Thons, Storefront, Livestreaming, Donation Pages). Donor Tipping is enabled at checkout (optional). Payment processor fees still apply (see notes). |
| Flex | Platform fee: 2.9% – 6.9% per transaction (activity-based) | No donor tipping by default. Advanced in-person event features (Live/Silent Auctions, Paddle Raise+, Event Balances, Automated Checkout, Live Display). Platform fee depends on Component: 2.9% — Ticketing & Registration, Storefront; 4.9% — Auctions, Crowdfunding, Fund‑a‑Need, Paddle Raise+, A‑Thons; 6.9% — Raffles & Sweepstakes; some Components are 0% (e.g., Livestreaming, Peer-to-Peer, Donation Pages). Optionally pass platform fees to donors or add a convenience fee. No contracts, no subscription fees. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Customized plans and support for large campaigns / in-person events. Contact RallyUp for pricing. |
Notes:
- Payment processor fees (Stripe/PayPal) apply to all transactions and typically range from 1.9%–2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (may vary; nonprofits may be eligible for processor discounts).
- Custom domain setup: one-time fee of $99.
- You can build and fully test campaigns before going live; pricing plan locks in only when you launch.
