Waiting for your 501(c)(3) status, but need to fundraise?
Now You can!
Community Support Funds (CSF) is a platform that allows you to fundraise even while waiting for your nonprofit tax-deductible status. Managed by BrightLeaf Consulting and hosted by Rekonect, you can now legally raise funds as though you are already a nonprofit organization.
Not just for credit card payments!
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.
Testimonials From Happy Nonprofits
Sara L- Nonprofit ED
“CSF allowed me to raise $90,000 when we were starting out. We were waiting for our 501(c)(3) status and couldn’t accept donations, although we knew people who wanted to support the new organization. I highly recommend using CSF!”
Reno S - Nonprofit ED
"When we started our nonprofit, we had a lot of people who pledged donations to get us off the ground, we had no way of collecting. We did a Google search and found CSF, they were great to work with, and helped us really get off the ground."
Lisa M - Nonprofit ED
"Thanks to Boruch and his team for really helping us out. When we started our nonprofit it took nearly a year to get our 501(c)(3) and we had a lot of people who pledged donations and wanted receipts. We did it all through CSF and everything worked flawless."
Don’t let the money slip you by!
People want to give.
But if you won’t take it… they’ll give it to someone else.
Low management fee: only 3% You get to keep the bulk of the funds. Just a modest management fee to cover operational and technical management.
Full transparency so you can track funds: There are no secrets here. We prioritize flexibility, efficiency, and full transparency so you can rest assured we’re trust-worthy.
100% compliance with IRS regulations: Since Rekonect has a legal 501(c)(3) status, it is legal for them to process funds for other nonprofits waiting for their status