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Open Collective is a platform designed for a collective future. Learn more about our features, from transparent budgets to easy admin tools.
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Open Collective is a platform designed for a collective future. Learn more about our features, from transparent budgets to easy admin tools.
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We offer the tools for people and organizations to build a collective future.
Open Collective is a platform that makes it possible to do things differently. So what makes it special?
Simple to get started
Whether you’re starting a Collective, running a Fiscal Host, or contributing to a project, we make as simple as possible.
On Open Collective, can focus on their mission without worrying about legal incorporation, taxes, or administration. can manage Collectives with our suite of easy-to-use administrative tools. Contributors can offer help or money safely and securely.
Transparent budgets
When you’re building together, honesty and openness are vital. , so everyone can see how money is being raised and spent, building trust within your community.
This isn’t just a feature. It’s how we work. That’s why even our code is open source.
Stress-free management tools
We want to make sure you can keep track of everything, quickly and simply. Our management tools allow you to get an , , and .
And we’re constantly introducing new ideas to make the process easier.
Move money quickly . Open Collective integrates with multiple providers to support payments in all non-sanctioned territories and includes its own
Spread the word and discover others
Open Collective isn’t just a platform. It’s a community. You can also find and connect with other Collectives building near you or those with a shared mission.
Designed for ongoing collaborations
We give your supporters the freedom to provide in the way they want. We offer the option to contribute on a one-time or recurring basis so that initiatives can plan better for the future.
Build your community
Raise money for something special
Get Reports on your Support
Get a breakdown of your group’s activity or fundraising progress. Or receive a tax-friendly breakdown of all your donations for the month.
Safe and secure
We also accept donations from and individuals.
We help you make sure your community feels valued. Set up and rewards to recognize your supporters, and create to bring them together.
Use our feature to let them know how you’re growing, and to communicate directly with your community.
With our feature, you can invite your community to give money to a specific cause or event. Projects have the same transparent budgets, tiers, and goals as collective budgets, and you can update everyone on their progress.
Whether you’re running a Collective or giving to one, .
. We don’t store credit card numbers and offer passwordless authentication to remove the risk of unsafe passwords.
We also support two-factor authentication and offer the option for for essential actions, such as logging in and paying expenses.
Interested in building your community with Open Collective? .