Global Economic Press · Sep 28, 2026 · 2:59
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In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a groundbreaking development in the personal crowdfunding sector. FreeFunder, a prominent platform in this space, has launched "Really, Truly Free Personal Crowdfunding," a feature that ensures 100% of donations go directly to campaign organizers without any deductions. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional third-party payment processing fees, which typically amount to around 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction. By introducing Off-Platform Donations, FreeFunder allows campaign creators to accept direct payments through popular services like PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App, ensuring that donations are entirely free for both donors and organizers. To learn more about this feature or to start a fee-free campaign, visit FreeFunder.com.
The key benefits of FreeFunder’s Off-Platform Donations include a 100% fee-free crowdfunding experience, where campaign organizers receive the full donation amounts without losing any percentage to processing fees. The platform also offers a unified fundraiser experience, as off-platform contributions sync and display on the main fundraiser page, maintaining campaign goal progress bars, total amounts raised, and donor visibility. Additionally, campaigns retain all standard FreeFunder tools, such as updates, sharing features, comment sections, and community engagement capabilities. Donors benefit from flexible payment options, allowing them to choose their preferred digital wallet or payment service, simplifying the giving process. John Symonds, the Founder of FreeFunder, emphasized that this feature removes the final fee barrier, enabling organizers to leverage the full social power and transparency of a crowdfunding page while ensuring every cent goes toward their cause.
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