# Features **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 [getting started](/getting-started/getting-started.md) as simple as possible. On Open Collective, [Collectives ](/collectives/collectives.md)can focus on their mission without worrying about legal incorporation, taxes, or administration. [Fiscal Hosts](/fiscal-hosts/fiscal-hosts.md) 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. [We offer fully transparent budgets](/collectives/managing-money/budgets.md), 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 [overview of budgets](/collectives/managing-money/budgets.md), [build your team](/getting-started/adding-and-removing-team-members.md), and [engage your community](/advanced/keeping-your-community-updated.md). And we’re constantly introducing new ideas to make the process easier. \ \ **Move money quickly**\ \ [Pay invoices and reimbursements quickly and safely](/fiscal-hosts/expense-payment.md). Open Collective integrates with multiple providers to support payments in all non-sanctioned territories and includes its own [AML and anti-fraud features to help identify risky payments.](/fiscal-hosts/expense-payment/understanding-security-checks.md) **Spread the word and discover others** Open Collective isn’t just a platform. It’s a community. [We give you a page where you can tell the world about your project, raise money, and gather support.](/collectives/raising-money.md) 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. We also accept donations from [companies](/giving-to-collectives/giving-as-a-company.md) and individuals. **Build your community** We help you make sure your community feels valued. Set up [tiers ](/collectives/raising-money/setting-goals-and-tiers.md)and rewards to recognize your supporters, and create [events ](/collectives/events.md)to bring them together. Use our [Updates](/advanced/keeping-your-community-updated.md) feature to let them know how you’re growing, and [Conversations ](/advanced/keeping-your-community-updated/conversations.md)to communicate directly with your community. **Raise money for something special** With our [Projects ](/collectives/managing-money/projects.md)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. **Get Reports on your Support** Whether you’re running a Collective or giving to one, [we offer downloadable summaries of all you’ve achieved](/advanced/exporting-your-data.md). 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 take security seriously](/advanced/security-for-accounts.md). 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 [Fiscal Hosts to require all admins to use it](/fiscal-hosts/setting-up-a-fiscal-host/fiscal-host-security-old.md#enforce-2fa-for-all-admins) for essential actions, such as logging in and paying expenses. **Interested in building your community with Open Collective?** [**Join us today**](https://opencollective.com/create)**.** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://documentation.opencollective.com/why-open-collective/features.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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