Community Support Funds
A Smarter Way to Fundraise
Make A Difference
When it comes to raising funds for social causes, emergencies, or community projects, choosing the right platform makes all the difference. Community Support Funds (CSFs), managed by BrightLeaf Consulting and hosted by Rekonect, offer a seamless alternative to traditional crowdfunding platforms.
Unlike most fundraising sites, a CSF ensures that every donation is tax-deductible, giving your supporters confidence and incentivizing generosity. By partnering with our nonprofit infrastructure, your cause gains credibility and ensures compliance with IRS regulations, while you focus on making an impact.
Multiple Ways To Donate
One of the key advantages of a CSF is the variety of ways supporters can contribute. While most platforms limit donations to credit cards, a CSF opens the door to a host of other options. Supporters can donate via e-checks, wire transfers, ACH, Zelle, QuickPay, PayPal, and even through grants from donor-advised funds or charitable organizations.
This flexibility means you can tap into a broader pool of donors, including those who prefer alternatives to credit cards or have access to charitable grants.
Professional Fund Management
Every CSF is backed by Rekonect’s nonprofit expertise and BrightLeaf’s technical management, ensuring your fund operates with professionalism and transparency. Funds raised are earmarked for your specific cause but remain under Rekonect’s control to comply with IRS guidelines. This safeguards the charitable purpose of the donations while still giving fund managers the ability to recommend grants and request disbursals for eligible expenses.
The process is simple, accountable, and tailored to your needs.
Low Management Fees
Traditional fundraising platforms often take high fees and leave fund managers to navigate compliance on their own. With a CSF, the only cost is a modest 3% management fee on incoming donations. This fee supports BrightLeaf’s operational and technical services, from processing donations to ensuring secure disbursals, leaving more of your funds available to support your mission.
And since Rekonect is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your supporters can rest assured that their contributions align with federal charitable giving standards.
Your Fundraising Solution
By choosing a CSF, you’re opting for a fundraising solution that prioritizes trust, flexibility, and efficiency. Whether you’re raising funds for an individual in need, a community project, or a nonprofit initiative, a CSF allows you to maximize donations while staying fully compliant with charitable regulations.
Start your Community Support Fund today and unlock the potential of modern, tax-deductible giving.
Our Service Fee is 3% of All Incoming Transactions
(*Please see below for the breakdown of additional third-party fees)
Once the form below is submitted, our dedicated staff will begin verifying your information. This process will take 3-5 business days.
As soon as we complete your program creation, you will receive an email confirmation that includes all relevant account information.
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Third-Party Fees
(*All third-party fees are separate from our service fee)
Funding via ACH TRANSFER – No Fee
Funding via CREDIT CARD – 3.5%
Rules of Credit Card Processing
- Never process multiple transactions with the same name or credit card number on the same day
Funding via CHECK – 1% (Electronic), 3% (Mailed)
Rules of Check Processing
- Checks should be processed electronically through your custom link
Funding via WIRE – $15 (Domestic), $35 (International)
These fees are deducted from the disbursed amount.
Bank Transfer: No fee
Cash Disbursal: 2%