MonthFund vs. Paramount Fundraising
MonthFund vs. Paramount Fundraising:
Self-serve software vs a done-for-you partner.
Paramount Fundraising builds the calendar for you and pays out the day you close. MonthFund is self-serve software you run across months, with published 3%, 2%, or 0% infrastructure fees and Stripe Connect into your own bank.
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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.
MonthFund publishes 3% on Community, 2% on Professional, and 0% on Network. Donors can cover that infrastructure fee at checkout. Paramount charges the organization $0 and deducts Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 from the payout. Its pricing page (retrieved 1 Sep 2026) adds a flat 12% service fee on each donor checkout to fund the full-service team. On a $10,000 campaign they say the organization receives about $9,710.
Why organizations choose MonthFund
Built for the calendar fundraiser. Nothing else.
Full pricing transparency. Donors cover the infrastructure.
MonthFund publishes 3%, 2%, or 0% infrastructure, plus Stripe processing on your connected account. Donors can cover the infrastructure fee in one click. Paramount charges the org $0, takes Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 from the payout, and adds a flat 12% service fee on the donor at checkout. That 12% is on their pricing page as of 1 Sep 2026.
Subscriptions for recurring organizations
If you run the calendar every month, MonthFund Professional ($49/mo, 2% fee) or Network ($199/mo, 0% fee) lowers the per-gift infrastructure fee. Paramount has no subscription. The 12% donor fee and Stripe deduction stay the same at any volume.
Reporting built for multi-campaign management
MonthFund Professional and Network include full campaign reports, filtered exports, accounting CSV layouts, cross-campaign comparisons, and unlimited simultaneous campaigns. Paramount Fundraising offers participant reports but is designed primarily for single-campaign use.
Built for more than schools
Paramount is a full-service partner. They design the calendar, write the scripts, and handle payments. You send a logo and a list. MonthFund is software you operate yourself, including campaign templates, two live Community campaigns, and Professional org units. Pick Paramount if you want someone else to run setup. Pick MonthFund if you want to run the program yourself across months.
Feature Comparison
MonthFund vs. Paramount Fundraising,
side by side.
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| Feature | Purpose-builtMonthFund | CompetitorParamount Fundraising |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar Fundraiser | ||
| Pick-a-date / 31-day calendar fundraiser | Yes | Yes |
| Individual participant calendar pages | Yes | Yes |
| Live fill rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Donors can claim multiple dates | Yes | Yes |
| Automated participant reminders | Yes | ✓ (email updates) |
| Campaign templates and reuse | Yes | Limited |
| Multiple simultaneous campaigns | 2 / unlimited | Limited |
| Sponsor match on the campaign hub | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| Done-for-you calendar setup | No | Yes |
| Puzzle / Big Picture fundraiser | No | Yes |
| Pricing and Fees | ||
| Infrastructure fee | 3% (free), 2%, or 0% | 0% |
| Processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 from payout |
| Donor fee at checkout | ✗ Never a platform tip | Flat 12% service fee |
| Subscription to lower fees | ✓ ($49 or $199/mo) | No |
| Donors cover infrastructure fee (transparent, one click) | Yes | No |
| Payout method | Stripe Connect, on Stripe's schedule | Zelle, Venmo, ACH, or check, same day at close |
| Self-serve payout control | Yes | No |
| Participant Management | ||
| Email invitations | Yes | Yes |
| Participant dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk email to participants | Yes | Limited |
| Automated onboarding reminders | Yes | No |
| Participant roster management | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics and Reporting | ||
| Live progress dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Detailed participant reports | Yes | Yes |
| Full campaign report | Yes | Basic |
| Accounting CSV export | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| Cross-campaign reporting | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| Org units (chapters / classrooms) | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| QuickBooks payout sync | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| Organization and Support | ||
| Admin accounts | 2 / 3 / unlimited | Limited |
| Custom onboarding session | ✓ (Network) | ✓ (partner approach) |
| Invoiced billing | ✓ (Network) | No |
| Faith and civic org support | Yes | Schools and teams focus |
| Nonprofit-specific features | Yes | Limited |
Based on publicly available information retrieved 2026-09-01. Visit Paramount Fundraising 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 if every donor covers fees at checkout.
Full pricing breakdownExample: $10,000 campaign
Both run pick-a-date calendars. Paramount builds the campaign for you, charges the org $0, deducts Stripe from the payout, and adds a 12% donor service fee. MonthFund is self-serve software with a published 3/2/0% infrastructure fee, Stripe Connect into your bank, and tools for running the model again next month.
As of 1 Sep 2026, Paramount's pricing page says the organization pays $0. Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 comes out of the payout. A flat 12% service fee is added on the donor at checkout. Their example is about $9,710 to the org on $10,000 raised. MonthFund publishes 3%, 2%, or 0% infrastructure plus Stripe on your connected account.
MonthFund is built for recurring monthly campaigns. Community includes two live campaigns and the campaign template library. Professional and Network add unlimited simultaneous campaigns and cross-campaign reporting. Paramount Fundraising is primarily designed for single-campaign use.
MonthFund uses Stripe Connect. Gifts land in your linked bank on Stripe's payout schedule. Paramount sends one payout the day you close, via Zelle, Venmo, ACH, or check. Same-day close is faster than a first Stripe payout. Stripe Connect is yours to keep after the campaign.
Both platforms work for schools. Paramount Fundraising has a done-for-you school motion, including calendar setup and same-day payout. MonthFund is self-serve software with published 3%, 2%, or 0% infrastructure fees and tools for running the calendar again next month.
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