Rete del Dono
Italian registered nonprofits (ETS) and the individuals, athletes, and companies fundraising on their behalf — especially charity-sport campaigns tied to major Italian marathons and tax-deductible giving.
An Italian peer-to-peer donation platform, founded in 2011, where individuals fundraise as ambassadors for registered nonprofits, with strong roots in charity-sport events and Italian tax-deductible giving.
- Headquartered in
- IT
- Funding model
- Fixed platform fee
- Platform fee
- 6.1%
- Payment processing fee
- 0% + £0.00
- Recipient gets
- £93.90 / £100
- Data residency
- —
- Countries
- 1
- Languages
- 1
- Last updated
- 2026-06-08
Our overall editorial assessment. Full weights are published in the methodology.
The review
Rete del Dono is an Italian donation-crowdfunding platform founded in 2011, built around a peer-to-peer model in which the final beneficiary is always a registered Third Sector nonprofit (ETS) rather than the individual. Supporters open personal fundraisers as 'ambassadors' for a cause, mobilizing their own networks on behalf of the chosen organization.
The platform is operated by Rete del Dono Società Benefit S.r.l., an Italian benefit corporation based in Turin, with a related Fondazione Rete del Dono ETS in the same group; it describes its own role as purely technical hosting. Payments are handled through PayPal, Stripe, and Satispay. Nonprofits pay a platform commission on funds raised, with an optional premium tier adding analytics and customization for an annual charge; the platform also lets donors voluntarily cover transaction costs at checkout so more of their gift reaches the cause.
Its standout strength is the combination of vetted nonprofit beneficiaries, Italian fiscal-receipt handling (with IRPEF deductions and Art Bonus support), and a deep charity-sport program tied to major Italian marathons in Milan, Venice, and Rome. The trade-offs are scope and reach: campaigns must benefit a registered Italian ETS, the platform is Italian-language and euro-denominated, and there is no individual-to-individual fundraising. For Italian nonprofits and charity-sport fundraisers it is purpose-built; for personal causes or international campaigns it is not the right tool.
Beyond core crowdfunding, the platform offers personal fundraising, event ticketing with QR check-in (BoxOffice), corporate CSR programs, and consulting. Supported payment methods are broad for the Italian market — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Stripe, Satispay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — and donors can give without creating an account, with fiscal receipts generated automatically for eligible gifts.
What’s good, what’s not.
- ✓Beneficiaries are always vetted registered Italian nonprofits (ETS).
- ✓Italian fiscal receipts with IRPEF deductions and Art Bonus support.
- ✓Deep charity-sport program tied to major Italian marathons.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Stripe, Satispay, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
- ✓Donors can give without registering; optional contribution covers transaction costs.
- ✓Operated by a benefit corporation with a related nonprofit foundation.
- −Campaigns must benefit a registered Italian ETS — no individual-to-individual fundraising.
- −Italian-language and euro-only, with limited international reach.
- −Premium features carry an annual charge on top of the per-campaign commission.
- −Data residency is not stated on the site; a Turin/Milan address inconsistency appears in legal pages.
Where each £100 actually goes.
Fees vary by payment method. We default to Credit card because that’s the dominant method in the United Kingdom.
1 countries · 1 languages · 0 payment methods.
Better-fit alternatives to Rete del Dono.
Our curated shortlist — the platforms we’d actively recommend instead of Rete del Dono for fundraising in the United Kingdom, with the figures behind the call. For the full, neutral index of every side-by-side, see Compare with below.
WhyDonate lets more of each donation through than Rete del Dono — £97.85 reaches the recipient per 100, against £93.90.
Zeffy lets more of each donation through than Rete del Dono — £100.00 reaches the recipient per 100, against £93.90.
JustGiving lets more of each donation through than Rete del Dono — £97.80 reaches the recipient per 100, against £93.90.
See how Rete del Dono stacks up head-to-head.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rete del Dono charge?
Rete del Dono charges a 6.1% platform fee and 0% + £0.00 in payment processing per donation.
Where is Rete del Dono based?
Rete del Dono was founded in — and is headquartered in IT. Data residency is unspecified.
Which countries does Rete del Dono operate in?
Rete del Dono operates in 1 countries including major European markets and English-speaking markets.
Is Rete del Dono suitable for nonprofits?
Rete del Dono’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.
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