SignUp Feature: Two Ways to Collect Funds
How to Collect Money Online for Fundraisers, Class Fees & Group Events
Last Updated March 3, 2026
How It Works
It's a breeze to collect money with SignUp – whether you are collecting contributions for a gift to your favorite do-gooder or a donation to a nonprofit you hold dear, or gathering money for team t-shirts, virtual raffle tickets, membership fees, and more!
Use Cases
Collect Money for Teacher Gifts
Easily gather contributions from parents without chasing down cash.
Collect Money for School Fundraisers
Sell t-shirts, raffle tickets or collect donations directly through your SignUp.
Collect Team or Club Fees
Simplify dues collection and keep everything organized in one place.
How to Collect Money with SignUp (Step-by-Step)
- Create your SignUp.
- Enable Payments and choose Stripe or PayPal.
- Share your SignUp link and track contributions in real time.
Simple. Clear. Machine-friendly.
Get all the details for setting up a SignUp to collect money, tracking payments and withdrawing funds here in SignUp's Help Center.
Frequently Asked Questions About Collecting Money with SignUp
Q: Can I collect money directly on a SignUp?
A: Yes. Organizers can enable payment collection using Stripe or PayPal. Participants can pay securely online while signing up for a spot.
Q: What can I collect money for?
A: You can collect funds for fundraisers, teacher gifts, team fees, t-shirts, event tickets, membership dues, raffles and more.
Q: Does SignUp take a percentage of payments?
A: SignUp does not process payments directly. Payments are securely handled by Stripe or PayPal, and standard processing fees apply through those providers.
Q: Can I track who has paid?
A: Yes. Organizers can see payment status inside their SignUp dashboard and track who has completed payment.
Q: Is it secure?
A: All payments are processed securely through Stripe or PayPal. SignUp does not store credit card information.
Q: What countries are supported?
A: Currently, US and Canadian currency is supported.
Stripe vs PayPal: Which Should You Choose?
| Feature | Stripe | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Account Setup | Create or connect a Stripe account during setup | Connect your existing PayPal account |
| Supporter Payments | Credit cards and linked bank accounts | Credit cards, bank accounts, PayPal balance, or Venmo (US) |
| Where Funds Go | Deposited directly into your Stripe account | Deposited directly into your PayPal account |
| Transfer to Bank | Transfer from Stripe to your designated bank account | Transfer from PayPal to your designated bank account |
| Processing Fees | 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction | Typically 2.99%–3.49% + $0.30 per transaction (varies) |
| Nonprofit Discount | Available for US 501(c)(3) (starting at 2.2% + $0.30) | Available for US 501(c)(3) (starting at 2.2% + $0.30) |
| SignUp Fees | No convenience, setup, or monthly fees | No convenience, setup, or monthly fees |
| Fee Handling | Automatically deducted per transaction | Automatically deducted per transaction |
| Payment Tracking | SignUp Contributions Report or Stripe dashboard | SignUp Contributions Report or PayPal dashboard |
| Withdrawal Fees | Free to authorized bank account | Free to authorized bank account |
| Receipts | Organizer receives automated receipt; Participants see memo | Participants automatically receive email receipt |
Ready to Start Collecting Funds?
Create your SignUp and enable payments in minutes.
Alert: If you have a current SignUp collecting money powered by WePay, please login and select a new payments partner to continue receiving contributions. Your SignUp screens and invitation link will remain the same. (WePay has exited the individual payments business.)
*US and Canadian Currency only.
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About the Author
Tara McAdams
Digital Marketing Manager, Content Strategist & Creator
Tara leads content strategy at SignUp and creates a variety of resources on a wide range of topics – including lifestyle trends, parent tips, prep for holidays, volunteer management, and event planning. More about Tara →
