GlobalGiving vs TotalGiving
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
UK registered charities and their supporters who want fundraising and sponsorship pages where donations pass directly to the charity, with Gift Aid and multi-currency donations.
On a A$100 donation, TotalGiving delivers A$8.00 more to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | TotalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (A$100) | A$92.00 | A$100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + A$0.00 | 0% + A$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.2 (16)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
A$100.00 vs A$92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.2 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
UK registered charities and their supporters who want fundraising and sponsorship pages where donations pass directly to the charity, with Gift Aid and multi-currency donations.
- ✓Donations are transferred directly to the recipient charity rather than held by the platform.
- ✓Supports Gift Aid, claimable on eligible UK donations and approved by HMRC.
- ✓Donors can give in many currencies (around 140), converted to GBP for the charity.
- ✓Charity directory and search covering thousands of UK registered charities, with fundraising and sponsorship pages.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GlobalGiving or TotalGiving?
On a A$100 donation, GlobalGiving delivers approximately A$92.00 to the recipient and TotalGiving delivers approximately A$100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 countries; TotalGiving operates in 1.
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