OneCause
OneCause is web-based fundraising software for cause-driven organisations, from small grassroots groups to large multi-affiliate institutions.
What OneCause is
OneCause is web-based fundraising software for cause-driven organisations, from small grassroots groups to large multi-affiliate institutions. It handles in-person, virtual and hybrid events, online campaigns, auctions, donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. Event tools cover ticketing, table management, sponsorship sales, check-in, auctions, raffles and donation scoreboards. Online Fundraising adds donation forms, recurring giving, giving sites, personal fundraising pages, SMS messaging and reporting. Listed payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, ACH and donor-advised funds. Professional Auction & Event costs $2,995 a year. There is no free plan, and payment processing is separate. Peer-to-peer integrations with Mailchimp, Salesforce and Luminate depend on plan level. OneCause lists weekday phone, chat and email support.
Good
- Supports in-person, virtual and hybrid events
- Includes recurring giving and donation forms
- Offers peer-to-peer fundraising
- Multiple online payment methods
- Weekday phone, chat and email support
Watch out
- No free plan
- Payment processing is separate
- API support excludes Professional and Enterprise
- Some integrations require higher plans
Who it suits
It is suited to nonprofits running events, campaigns, online giving or peer-to-peer fundraising. The platform is presented for organisations of varied sizes.
Verdict
OneCause combines event management and online fundraising in one web platform. Buyers should account for plan-specific integrations, separate payment processing and the listed subscription or transaction costs.
Plans and prices
From OneCause's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-As-You-Go | $200, paid once | Fee cap; contact OneCause for pricing details · Starting at $200; 5% pay-later fee on funds raised, capped. |
| Professional Auction & Event | $2,995 a year | Flat annual subscription; includes event fundraising features · $2,995 annual subscription |
The facts
Each one read from OneCause's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API limit
- API support is included in the Nationals event package and not included in Professional or Enterprise.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- OneCause says it serves nonprofits from small grassroots organizations to large multi-affiliate institutions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Event features
- Event features include ticketing, table management, sponsorship sales, check-in, auctions, raffles, and donation scoreboards.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Fundraising
- The platform supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, online campaigns, auctions, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Peer-to-peer plans list Mailchimp, Salesforce, and Luminate integrations in Professional and Enterprise, but not Essentials.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Online giving
- Online Fundraising includes donation forms, recurring giving, giving sites, personal fundraising pages, SMS messaging, and reporting.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Parent
- The OneCause homepage says the company has joined forces with Bonterra.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Payment methods
- Online Fundraising lists Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, ACH, and donor-advised funds as supported payment options.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- OneCause offers event and online fundraising software for cause-driven organizations.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- OneCause says it follows PCI data-security standards and uses AES-256 encryption for stored sensitive personal information and TLS 1.2 or above for pages capturing sensitive card data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- OneCause lists live phone, chat, and email support Monday through Friday, plus a knowledge base, tutorials, and FAQs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support services
- OneCause describes customer success managers, fundraising webinars, professional services, and onsite or virtual event teams.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- OneCause says it was founded in 2008 and has its headquarters in Indianapolis.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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