Fiscally Sponsored · IRS-Aligned · Donor-Ready
Start a program donors actually trust.
BrightLeaf Giving gives your cause a real charitable home — a compliant structure, a donor-ready page, and the back-office that keeps it all clean. Most programs go live in just two days.
- 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship
- $5M+ donations processed
- $0 setup · 6.5% platform fee
Compliant guardrails
Your fund runs inside a real charitable structure, with clear rules and a documented disbursement process.
Stewardship built in
We handle the admin that builds donor trust — review, oversight, receipts, and reporting on every dollar.
Give how donors prefer
Accept card, ACH, digital wallet, and DAF-friendly gifts — so supporters can give the way that fits them.
Find the right structure for your cause
Three programs, one platform. Pick what you’re trying to fund — we’ll show the best fit.
One-off philanthropic fundraiser
Social Impact Campaign
Time-bound fundraising for one serious project. Urgency without the chaos of casual crowdfunding.
Best if you:
- Have a defined initiative with a start and finish
- Need a donor-ready campaign page fast
- Want clear follow-through after the goal
Sustained giving
Community Support Fund
A long-term fundraising home base for ongoing community support, under nonprofit oversight.
Best if you:
- Are building ongoing support for a cause or community
- Want tax-deductible giving inside a compliant structure
- Need a modern donation page donors can return to
Giving for educational support
Education Opportunity Fund
A donor-advised scholarship built for values, legacy, and compliance.
Best if you:
- Want a scholarship fund with clear criteria
- Want input on recipients without managing logistics
- Need to support students while staying IRS-aligned
Fundraising with structure, not guesswork
Most platforms can take payments. Few can hand donors a real charitable framework around the giving.
BrightLeaf Giving puts a compliant process behind every gift, so fundraising stays tied to a real charitable structure, disbursements follow clear rules, and supporters see the mission handled responsibly.
Fewer gray areas
Clearer documentation
IRS-aligned from gift one
A different path
Do you actually need your own nonprofit?
Fiscal sponsorship covers most causes brilliantly — but some founders genuinely need the full thing. If you’re ready to operate independently and you need something only a standalone 501(c)(3) can give you, we’ll help you build one.
You’re ready if
- You have a board (or know who’s on it)
- You have funding, donor backing, or a real plan to raise it
- You’re building an organization meant to outlive a single program
And you actually need
- Your own EIN and IRS determination letter
- To apply for grants as the organization of record
- Nonprofit-only perks (Google Ad Grants, TechSoup, Microsoft)
Not sure? A Community Support Fund is the right call for most causes.
Our programs, at a glance
Social Impact Campaigns
Short-term fundraising for one clear goal — credible, compliant, and built to convert.
Community Support Funds
A dependable home for ongoing support under nonprofit oversight — built for donors who keep coming back.
Education Opportunity Funds
Donors recommend qualified recipients within clear criteria; awards follow a compliant process.
Fundraise with confidence
Clear process. Transparent administration. Real oversight.
BrightLeaf Giving provides an IRS-aligned fundraising platform, so donations are treated as charitable gifts inside a regulated structure — with end-to-end administration, reporting support, and responsible processing when funds are distributed.
IRS-aligned platform
End-to-end administration
Reporting support
Starting is straightforward
$0
setup fee
6.5%
platform fee
$5M+
donations processed
Learn while you decide
Still in research mode? These posts will help you think clearly about your next move.
Donor-Advised Funds Explained: A First-Time Donor’s Guide
Most first-time donors hear the term donor-advised fund without ever being given a plain explanation of what it
What Actually Happens to Your Donation After You Click “Give”
Most donors finish a gift in under a minute. A name typed in, a card number entered, a
How an Education Opportunity Fund (EOF) Helps Combat Illiteracy
Students in underserved communities, first-generation college attendees, and scholars in countries with limited higher education funding all represent