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If you're in search of an all-encompassing fundraising platform designed to streamline donor relationship management and facilitate donations for your nonprofit organization, you've likely encountered Classy. However, despite its reputation, the high monthly fees associated with Classy may not align with the budgetary considerations of your nonprofit.

Fortunately, opting for a more cost-effective solution doesn't equate to compromising on functionality. Enter Soapbox Engage— an affordable alternative to Classy that not only addresses budget constraints but also boasts a range of features not available in Classy. Read on to discover how Soapbox Engage not only matches but surpasses the capabilities of Classy.

Soapbox Engage vs. Classy

Soapbox Engage and Classy are both comprehensive fundraising platforms that offer many essential features to provide ease to your fundraising journey. Here are some of the features that the two platforms share:

• Salesforce integration
• Unlimited mobile-friendly giving pages
• Peer-to-peer fundraising
• One time and recurring donations
• Donor portal for managing payments and payment method
• Corporate gift matching
• Transaction fee coverage

As you can see, Soapbox Engage encompasses all the essential features found in Classy, ensuring a robust fundraising experience. However, our platform goes beyond mere parity – offering a multitude of additional features to enhance your fundraising endeavors!

Additional Features of Soapbox Engage

Tailored Donor Experience

For optimal fundraising success, it's crucial to provide your donors with a uniquely tailored experience. The Soapbox Engage Donations app distinguishes itself from Classy by offering three key features: unlimited giving levels, customized labels for giving levels, and customizable codes for giving levels.

The inclusion of unlimited giving levels and the ability to customize labels and codes empower you to present donors with a diverse array of donation options, ensuring they find one that resonates with their preferences. Moreover, assigning personalized labels to giving levels allows you to signify specific communities or associations related to particular donation tiers. This personalized approach ensures that each donor encounters an experience curated to their preferences, significantly increasing the likelihood of their support for your mission!

Furthermore, you want your donor to be able to pay the way they want to pay. If they have to switch to one method of payment they don’t use, you might lose them. Luckily, Soapbox Engage integrates with the following payment processors— note that bolded payment processors are not compatible with Classy:

• CyberSource
• iATS Payments
• TouchNet
• PayPal Payments Pro
• Authorize.net
• Stripe
• Braintree

More Encouragement to Donate

In addition to its array of features, Soapbox Engage offers automated pop-ups and recurring giving upsell prompts to inspire heightened donor engagement. These dynamic elements not only foster the transition to committed recurring donations but also guide donors towards alternative avenues of supporting your organization. This ensures that your message resonates effectively, even if donors don't delve into lengthy, text-heavy web pages!

More CRM Integration Options

Salesforce is a great CRM, but it’s not the only one. We know that nonprofit organizations also use Microsoft. That’s why Soapbox Engage offers Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Teams integration, along with Microsoft Dynamics consulting and managed services.

A Platform of 10+ Apps

Soapbox Engage doesn’t stop at donations! With a suite of online engagement tools, we’re a one-stop shop for fundraising and nonprofit management. Some of our other offerings include event management, e-commerce, online advocacy, and much more! Keep all your tools on one platform to streamline your operations and give time back to your mission.

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As you can see, Soapbox Engage offers a multitude of benefits for your nonprofit organization that Classy lacks. Plus, at a budget-friendly starting price of just $59 per month, you're not only securing substantial value but also maximizing the impact of your investment!

Migrating from Classy to Soapbox Engage

Are you ready to get more out of your fundraising platform for less money? Migrating from Classy to Soapbox Engage is easy! Just follow these steps:

1. Create a Soapbox Engage account
2. Follow our built-in setup assistant to configure the app and integrations
3. Design your donation page
4. Start collecting donations straight to your CRM!

If you’re not ready to make the switch or have more questions about what Soapbox Engage can do for you, reach out to us with questions or schedule a demo.

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In the meantime, here are some more options to help you on your fundraising journey:

• How Salesforce Augments Nonprofit Fundraising with AI: Looking to get more out of your Salesforce CRM? Check out this blog post that explains what Salesforce’s Einstein AI can do for your organization.


• Why Your Nonprofit Can Start Selling Digital Products: Soapbox Engage offers e-commerce because it’s a great funding stream for nonprofits. Haven’t ventured into e-commerce yet? This blog post explains how you can do that right now, starting with digital products.


• Boost Your Fundraising With Automatic Recurring Donation Upsells: You may not have been sold on our comparisons because you don’t know what these extra features can do for your organization. Check out this post that explains how automatic recurring donation upsells can boost your fundraising.