MonthFund vs. Paramount Fundraising
MonthFund vs. Paramount Fundraising:
Both purpose-built. One goes further.
Paramount Fundraising is a solid pick-a-date platform for schools. MonthFund offers the same calendar model with full pricing transparency, subscription tiers, recurring campaign tools, and advanced reporting for organizations that run the calendar month after month.
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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 is free to launch. We publish our full fee structure upfront: 3% on Community, 1% on Professional, 0% on Network. Donors see the infrastructure fee at checkout and cover it in one click, so your cause keeps 100% of their intended gift. Paramount Fundraising charges 0% platform fees but handles payment processing at approximately 3%, which is not prominently disclosed upfront. They offer no subscription tiers for recurring campaigns.
Why organizations choose MonthFund
Built for the calendar fundraiser. Nothing else.
Full pricing transparency. Donors cover the infrastructure.
MonthFund publishes its exact fee structure: 3% on Community, 1% on Professional, 0% on Network. Donors see the infrastructure fee at checkout and cover it in one click, so your cause keeps 100% of their intended gift. Paramount Fundraising states 0% platform fee but does not prominently disclose the ~3% processing fee.
Subscriptions for recurring organizations
If you run the calendar fundraiser every month or multiple times a year, MonthFund Professional ($49/mo, 1% fee) or Network ($199/mo, 0% fee) cut your per-donation cost significantly. Paramount Fundraising has no subscription model. You pay the same processing fee regardless of 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 Fundraising focuses on schools, sports teams, and PTAs. MonthFund is built for schools, PTAs, faith communities, civic organizations, nonprofits, and any group with a community, with dedicated onboarding and landing pages for each.
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 | ✓ (Professional+) | ✓ (email updates) |
| Campaign templates and reuse | ✓ (Professional+) | Limited |
| Multiple simultaneous campaigns | ✓ (Professional+) | Limited |
| Pricing and Fees | ||
| Infrastructure fee | 3% (free), 1%, or 0% | 0% |
| Processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~3% (not prominently disclosed) |
| Donor tip to platform | ✗ Never | No |
| Subscription to lower fees | ✓ ($49 or $199/mo) | No |
| Donors cover infrastructure fee (transparent, one click) | Yes | No |
| Payout method | Stripe direct deposit | Check, Zelle, or ACH |
| Self-serve payout control | Yes | No |
| Participant Management | ||
| Email invitations | Yes | Yes |
| Participant dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk email to participants | ✓ (Professional+) | Limited |
| Automated onboarding reminders | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| Participant roster management | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics and Reporting | ||
| Live progress dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Detailed participant reports | Yes | Yes |
| Full campaign report with filters | ✓ (Professional+) | Basic |
| Accounting CSV export | ✓ (Professional+) | No |
| Cross-campaign reporting | ✓ (Network) | No |
| Organization and Support | ||
| Admin accounts | 1 to 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 as of 2025. 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 when donors cover fees. About 60% do.
Full pricing breakdownExample: $10,000 campaign
Both are purpose-built for pick-a-date calendar fundraisers. The key differences: MonthFund offers subscription tiers to reduce per-donation fees for recurring campaigns, publishes full pricing upfront, provides advanced reporting and multi-campaign management, and serves a broader range of organizations beyond schools and sports teams.
Paramount Fundraising charges 0% platform fees. However, they handle payment processing at approximately 3%, which is not prominently disclosed on their main pricing page. MonthFund discloses all fees clearly: 3% infrastructure on Community, plus standard Stripe processing.
MonthFund is built for recurring monthly campaigns. Professional and Network tiers include unlimited simultaneous campaigns, campaign templates, and cross-campaign reporting. Paramount Fundraising is primarily designed for single-campaign use.
MonthFund uses Stripe Connect, so funds flow directly to your organization's connected bank account. Paramount Fundraising sends a single payout via check, Zelle, or ACH after the campaign closes. MonthFund gives you more control and faster access to funds.
Both platforms work well for schools. Paramount Fundraising has deep experience with schools and PTAs. MonthFund offers the same calendar model with more features, lower fees at scale, and broader support for the full range of school fundraising contexts.
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