Engaging Networks vs Fundraise Up
Move beyond Engaging Networks. Raise more donations.
Organizations evaluating Fundraise Up vs Engaging Networks choose Fundraise Up for 3× higher conversion rates, 30% larger average donations, and fundraising technology designed to maximize revenue.
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Migrate from Engaging Networks with confidence
Fundraise Up's migration team helps nonprofits move from Engaging Networks while preserving donor relationships and protecting recurring revenue, with migration and setup included at no extra cost.
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Compare Fundraise Up and Engaging Networks
Fundraise Up outperforms Engaging Networks on donor experience, fundraising optimization, global giving, and ease of use.
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Engaging Networks |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | ||
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| Conversion rate | ||
| Conversion rate | 30% average | 8% industry |
| Donor experience | ||
| Donor experience |  AI-personalized, mobile-first | More configuration required |
| Dynamic payment methods | ||
| Dynamic payment methods | 10+ global payment methods optimized for each donor | Organization-configured |
| Digital wallets | ||
| Digital wallets | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and more | Require payment processor setup |
| Suggested donation amounts | ||
| Suggested donation amounts | Real-time AI-optimization | Manual setup required |
| Donation fee coverage | ||
| Donation fee coverage | AI-optimized prompts | Static opt-in |
| Recurring giving | ||
| Recurring giving | AI-powered upsells | Manual configuration |
| Ease of use for teams | ||
| Ease of use for teams | No-code for fundraisers | Integrations require manual data work |
| Integrations | ||
| Integrations | Native CRM integrations and API | More manual setup |
| Analytics | ||
| Analytics | Real-time reporting and optimization insights | Basic reporting, optimization insights are limited |
| Continuous optimization | ||
| Continuous optimization | 70+ revenue-focused A/B tests annually | No public optimization program |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing | Transparent, transaction-based | Custom annual contracts |
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Most organizations see measurable lift within their first 90 days. White-glove onboarding and migration are included at no extra cost.
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Why switch from Engaging Networks
Built for how donors give today
Fundraise Up: Mobile-first, one-click giving
Engaging Networks: Traditional givingGet more from the campaigns you're running
Fundraise Up: More revenue, same campaignsEngaging Networks: Limited donation optimizationSpend less time managing giving technology
Fundraise Up: Built-in insights, native integrationsEngaging Networks: More manual setup requiredWhat nonprofits say after switching from Engaging Networks
Digital fundraising is evolving rapidly, and we wanted to future-proof our operations. We sought a platform that would simplify how donors make and manage both one-time and recurring gifts. To further reduce donor friction, mobile-friendly donation pages and digital wallet options were essential.
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Director of Digital Marketing, Canadian Red Cross
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Ready to replace Engaging Networks?
Migrating fundraising technology shouldn't put your donor relationships at risk. That's why Fundraise Up provides white-glove migration services that help nonprofits move faster, retain donors, and start seeing results sooner.
Keep the donors you've worked so hard to earn
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The sooner you improve your donation experience, the sooner you can start raising more from the campaigns you're already running.
See the platform in action
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AI that raises revenue
Fundraise Up uses AI trained on millions of donations to continuously improve fundraising performance. Many fundraising platforms rely on teams to configure and optimize donation experiences manually.
3× higher donation conversion rates
30% larger average donations
80% average fee coverage rate
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Engaging Networks |
|---|---|---|
| AI personalization | ||
| AI personalization | Adapts automatically to donor behavior in real time | No AI-personalization |
| Suggested donation amounts | ||
| Suggested donation amounts | Personalized fee coverage prompts optimized for each donor | Standard donor-selected fee coverage |
| Fee coverage | ||
| Fee coverage | Dynamic donor-level optimization designed to maximize revenue | Static fee coverage configurations |
| Recurring giving | ||
| Recurring giving | Dynamic upsells based on donor behavior and intent | Administrator-configured recurring giving upsells |
| Optimization | ||
| Optimization | Continuous AI-powered optimization | Manual configuration and optimization |
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Make giving as easy as online shopping
Fundraise Up optimizes the entire donor journey, not just the donation page. Most fundraising platforms stop at the donation form.
Increase donor engagement
Create more donation opportunities
Reduce friction throughout the giving journey
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Engaging Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Embedded fundraising elements | ||
| Embedded fundraising elements | 20+ ways to engage donors across your website | Limited fundraising touchpoints |
| Gift Cart | ||
| Gift Cart | Multiple funds and campaigns in a single donation | No native Gift Cart experience |
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Faster time to value
Fundraising opportunities don't wait for implementation timelines.
Launch donation forms and pages in minutes
No-code tools designed for fundraisers of all technical skill levels
Add new payment methods and languages in just a few clicks
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Engaging Networks |
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| Digital wallets | ||
| Digital wallets | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and more are enabled in a few clicks | Digital wallets are available, but require payment processor configuration and setup |
| Ease of use for teams | ||
| Ease of use for teams | No-code tools designed for fundraisers of all technical skill levels | Reported as less user-friendly and slower to launch campaigns |
| Analytics | ||
| Analytics | Built-in real-time fundraising insights and optimization recommendations | Reporting included, but optimization insights are limited |
| Continuous optimization | ||
| Continuous optimization | Experimentation and refinement with 70+ A/B tests per year without having to hire an in-house data team | Donor experience optimization is on the team |
Finding the right modern, user-friendly donor platform was mission-critical to our future. With Fundraise Up, CRC's first holiday campaign nearly doubled end-of-year revenue — from $3.8M to $7M.”
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FAQ
Fundraise Up is the digital fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more by optimizing the donor giving experience. Through AI-powered conversion, modern checkout, and a 100% performance-based pricing model, Fundraise Up delivers 3× higher conversion rates and 30% larger average donations than legacy fundraising tools, with no contracts and no risk.
Organizations typically choose Fundraise Up to improve donor experiences, increase online fundraising revenue, and reduce the operational burden of managing digital fundraising.
No. Fundraise Up is designed to work alongside your existing fundraising efforts, including direct mail, advocacy, events, and other channels.
Most campaigns can be created and launched in minutes. Fundraise Up includes built-in templates, no-code setup tools, and white-glove onboarding support to help teams move quickly without relying on technical resources.
Fundraise Up uses 100% performance-based, transaction-based pricing. You pay nothing until you process your first donation, with no contracts, no setup fees, and no hidden charges.
Yes. Many organizations add Fundraise Up to their existing campaigns first to lift conversion, then migrate fully once they see results. You don't need to rebuild your fundraising operation on day one.
Fundraise Up has migrated more than 600 organizations while helping retain 99% of existing recurring donors in the first month. White-glove migration and setup are included at no extra cost.
Yes. Fundraise Up offers native CRM integrations with Salesforce and HubSpot and more, as well as a REST API. We integrate with the systems you already use rather than replacing them.
Fundraise Up is designed for fundraisers in mind, not developers. Teams can create campaigns, customize donor experiences, update content, and access reporting through intuitive no-code tools.
Yes. Fundraise Up uses AI trained on millions of donation transactions to optimize donation amounts, fee coverage, recurring giving prompts, payment methods, and donor experiences.
Fundraise Up shipped 200+ releases in 2025, focused on revenue-driving improvements. Winning variants from our 70+ annual A/B experiments roll out automatically, with no IT backlog and no premium-upgrade contracts.
Yes. Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and other digital wallets can be enabled in just a few clicks.
Yes. Fundraise Up includes real-time fundraising insights, performance reporting, and optimization recommendations out of the box.
Ready to see what's possible?
Talk to our team to see how Fundraise Up can help you improve donor experiences, increase conversion rates, and raise more online. White-glove onboarding and migration are included at no extra cost.