MonthFund vs. 99Pledges
MonthFund vs. 99Pledges:
Calendar model vs. a-thon model.
99Pledges is a solid platform for walk-a-thons, read-a-thons, and other pledge-based fundraisers. MonthFund is built for the 31-day pick-a-date calendar fundraiser. Different mechanics, different results. Here is how they compare.
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Two different models
MonthFund charges a clear, disclosed infrastructure fee on each donation. Donors see exactly what they are paying and can cover it in one click. Your donors give to you, not to our software.
99Pledges is free for organizers. They fund their platform through optional donor tips, typically defaulted at a percentage of the donation, plus a 3.49 percent processing fee. The a-thon model relies on participants collecting pledges per unit of activity, like laps walked or books read. The calendar model gives each participant a specific day to own and fill with donors.
Why organizations choose MonthFund
Built for the calendar fundraiser. Nothing else.
Two different fundraising models
A-thons are activity-based: participants collect pledges per lap, per book, per mile. Calendar fundraisers are day-based: participants own a specific day and fill it with donors. Both work. The calendar model is more predictable because the math is fixed before the campaign starts.
No donor tips
99Pledges asks donors for a platform tip at checkout. MonthFund charges a clear 3% infrastructure fee that donors can see and choose to cover. Your donors give to your cause, not to our software.
Predictable floor before you start
With the calendar model, you know the minimum outcome before you recruit a single participant. 25 participants, 31 days, $1 per day per donor: the math is visible. A-thon outcomes depend on activity levels that are harder to predict.
Participant ownership drives results
In the calendar model, each participant owns a specific day. That ownership creates accountability. Participants are not just collecting pledges. They are responsible for filling their day. This structure tends to produce higher per-participant results.
Feature Comparison
MonthFund vs. 99Pledges,
side by side.
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| Feature | Purpose-builtMonthFund | Competitor99Pledges |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraiser Format | ||
| Pick-a-date / 31-day calendar fundraiser | Yes | No |
| A-thon / pledge-based fundraiser | No | Yes |
| Individual participant pages | Yes | Yes |
| Live progress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predictable pre-campaign math | Yes | Limited |
| Pricing and Fees | ||
| Platform fee | 3% (free), 1%, or 0% | 0% |
| Donor tip to platform at checkout99Pledges asks donors for optional tips | No | Yes |
| Processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 3.49% |
| Subscription to lower fees | ✓ ($49 or $199/mo) | No |
| Donors can cover platform fee | ✓ (one click, disclosed) | ✓ (tip model) |
| Participant Management | ||
| Email invitations | Yes | Yes |
| Participant dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| Automated participant reminders | ✓ (Professional+) | Yes |
| Participant roster management | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk email to participants | ✓ (Professional+) | Yes |
| Analytics and Reporting | ||
| Live progress dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Full campaign report with filters | ✓ (Professional+) | Basic |
| Accounting CSV export | ✓ (Professional+) | Yes |
| Cross-campaign reporting | ✓ (Network) | No |
| Per-participant analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Organization and Support | ||
| Admin accounts | 1 to unlimited | Limited |
| Multiple simultaneous campaigns | ✓ (Professional+) | Yes |
| Custom onboarding session | ✓ (Network) | No |
| Invoiced billing | ✓ (Network) | No |
| Nonprofit-specific features | Yes | Schools focus |
Based on publicly available information as of 2025. Visit 99Pledges to verify their current features.
The Math
Know exactly what your org keeps.
On a fully funded $10,000 campaign on MonthFund's free Community tier, here is the breakdown when donors cover fees. About 60% do.
Full pricing breakdownExample: $10,000 campaign
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