What fees do donors pay in a Paramount Fundraising fundraiser?

Donors pay a small service fee added to their contribution at checkout. This fee funds Paramount's full-service team that builds and manages your fundraiser. This is similar to the optional tip model used by other platforms, but Paramount's fee is flat and transparent — and unlike those platforms, Paramount actually does all the work for your organization.

How does Paramount Fundraising make money?

Paramount Fundraising is funded by a small service fee added to each donor's contribution at checkout. Your organization pays nothing. This model allows Paramount to provide full-service fundraising support — including building your fundraiser, writing all materials, managing participants, and processing payouts — at no cost to your organization.

What is included in Paramount Fundraising's service?

Paramount Fundraising includes: custom branded calendar or Big Picture fundraiser design, participant instruction documents and email templates, personalized PDFs with each participant's QR code, full payment collection and processing, fundraiser management from launch to close, and same-day payout when you close. No accounts to set up, no money to collect, no technical work required.

Does Paramount Fundraising require participants to create accounts?

No. Unlike many other fundraising platforms, Paramount Fundraising does not require participants, families, or donors to create any accounts or log in. Everything is handled by Paramount's team, making it easier for participants of all ages — including younger students who may not have social media or email.

PRICING YOU CAN TRUST

100% free
for your organization.

Name: Pick-a-Date Calendar Fundraiser
Brand: Paramount Fundraising
Availability: InStock

We don't charge your organization a dime to use Paramount. Standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + 30¢) are deducted from your payout. Your donors cover the cost with a small fee at checkout. You'll find that it's the same model other platforms use,
except we actually do all the work for you.

Start Your Fundraiser

100%

Done for you

$0

Platform fees

for organizations

Same Day

Payout At Close

You'll love the experience

We build it.

Custom branded calendar or Big Picture — designed, built, and ready to launch. No design work on your end.

We write it.

Every participant instruction, email template, and outreach message — written and ready to copy-paste.

We manage it.

All payment collection, participant links, and tracking — handled. No merchant account needed.

We pay you.

The same day you close, we send your full payout via Zelle, Venmo, ACH, or check.

So will your donors

✓ No account to create

✓ No app to download

✓ No login required — just pick a date and give

✓ Secure payment via Apple Pay, credit card, or Stripe

You focus on your organization. We handle the fundraiser.

HOW OUR PRICING WORKS

Your organization pays $0. Period.

No platform fees. No setup costs. No contracts.

Stripe's standard processing fee (2.9% + 30¢) is deducted from your payout — the same as any online transaction. A flat service fee is added to each donor's contribution at checkout to fund our full-service team.

For example: on a $10,000 fundraiser, your organization receives approximately $9,710.

	Paramount	Similar Platforms	Others
Platform fee to org	$0	$0	Varies
Donor fee at checkout	Flat 12%	"Optional" tips (15%+)	Varies
Who does the work?	We do everything	You do everything	You do everything
Setup required	✓ None	Account setup required	Account setup required
Custom branding	✓ Included	Not included	Not included
Payout timing	Same day you close	5–7 business days	Varies

THE PARAMOUNT DIFFERENCE

DIY platforms vs. a true fundraising partner

OTHER PLATFORMS

You're on your own.

Most "free" fundraising platforms are just software. You set it up, you write the instructions, you manage the links, and you wait weeks for a check.

✖ You set up the account yourself.

✖ You build and design the calendar.

✖ You write all participant instructions.

✖ You manage links and track donations.

✖ You wait 7–14 days for a paper check.

✖ You save nothing — and lose hours of your own time.

WITH PARAMOUNT

We'll handle it for you.

Paramount is a full-service fundraising partner. You send us your logo — we build the calendar, write the instructions, manage payments, and pay you the same day you close.

✓ We build your fully branded calendar or custom Big Picture.

✓ We write all instructions and email templates.

✓ We handle all money collection.

✓ We manage participant links and tracking.

✓ You get paid the same day you close.

✓ You focus on your organization. We do the rest.

Get started today

THE PARAMOUNT DIFFERENCE

DIY platforms vs. a true fundraising partner

OTHER PLATFORMS

You're on your own.

Most "free" fundraising platforms are just software. You set it up, you write the instructions, you manage the links, and you wait weeks for a check.

✖ You set up the account yourself.

✖ You build and design the calendar.

✖ You write all participant instructions.

✖ You manage links and track donations.

✖ You wait 7–14 days for a paper check.

✖ You save nothing — and lose hours of your own time.

WITH PARAMOUNT

We'll handle it for you.

Paramount is a full-service fundraising partner. You send us your logo — we build the calendar, write the instructions, manage payments, and pay you the same day you close.

✓ We build your fully branded calendar or custom Big Picture.

✓ We write all instructions and email templates.

✓ We handle all money collection.

✓ We manage participant links and tracking.

✓ You get paid the same day you close.

✓ You focus on your organization. We do the rest.

Get started today

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything. No hidden fees.

Calendar or Big Picture
Built for you

We design your fully branded calendar and generate every participant link within 24 hours. No setup required on your end.

All Payments
Handled

Donors pay via Apple Pay, credit card, or Stripe. You never touch the money or set up a merchant account.

Same-Day
Payout

The moment you close your fundraiser, we send your full payout via Zelle, Venmo, ACH, or check. No waiting.

Get your fundraiser started

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything. No hidden fees.

Calendar or Big Picture
Built for you

We design your fully branded calendar and generate every participant link within 24 hours. No setup required on your end.

All Payments
Handled

Donors pay via Apple Pay, credit card, or Stripe. You never touch the money or set up a merchant account.

Same-Day
Payout

The moment you close your fundraiser, we send your full payout via Zelle, Venmo, ACH, or check. No waiting.

Get your fundraiser started

REAL RESULTS IN REAL TIME

Over $5,000,000 raised — and counting

Schools, bands, sports teams, and PTAs across the country have replaced their old fundraisers with Paramount — and they are not going back.

Windsong PTO

$100,720

School PTO

St. Francis of Assisi

$77,632

School PTO

Ledyard Youth League

$65,048

Youth sports

FAQ

Pricing Questions

And if you have more, you can always book a free call with us. We'll walk you through everything in 15 minutes.

Does Paramount charge a platform fee?

What is the Stripe processing fee?

How does Paramount make money?

Are there any setup or contract fees?

How and when do we get paid?

READY TO GET STARTED?

Ready to raise more and do less?

Book a free 15-minute call and we'll have your fully branded fundraiser ready to launch within 24 hours.

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100% done for you. $0 to use. Same day payouts.

100% free for your organization.

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$0

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Same Day

Same Day

Same Day

Your organization pays $0. Period.

DIY platforms vs. a true fundraising partner

You're on your own.

We'll handle it for you.

DIY platforms vs. a true fundraising partner

You're on your own.

We'll handle it for you.

Everything. No hidden fees.

Everything. No hidden fees.

Pricing Questions

100% free
for your organization.