GlobalGiving vs Rete del Dono
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.
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.
On a $100 donation, Rete del Dono delivers $1.90 more to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | Rete del Dono |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $92.00 | $93.90★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5%★ winner | 6.1% |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + $0.00 | 0% + $0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
$93.90 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — 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.
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.
- ✓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.
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 Rete del Dono?
On a $100 donation, GlobalGiving delivers approximately $92.00 to the recipient and Rete del Dono delivers approximately $93.90. 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; Rete del Dono operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.