Fundly is the straightforward crowdfunding platform that kicked off in 2009 as BlueSwarm, founded by entrepreneurs who wanted to make online fundraising social and fee-free, rebranding to Fundly in 2011 and eventually merging with NonProfitEasy in 2015 before teaming up with SignUpGenius. It quickly grew into a go-to spot for raising over $330 million for various causes by the early 2020s. Now, it empowers individuals, nonprofits, schools, political groups, churches, and teams to launch free campaigns for things like medical needs, events, or missions, with easy tools for sharing, team invites, updates, and direct payouts via Stripe, all powered by optional donor tips instead of platform cuts.
Fundly keeps it neutral and drama-free, skipping the DEI job postings, Pride month makeovers, BLM endorsements, or ESG virtue rants that plague bigger platforms, focusing instead on letting users fundraise for whatever floats their boat without corporate lectures. It's refreshing to see a site that hosts everything from conservative political pushes to everyday emergencies, proving you can succeed without joining the agenda parade.
