OpenGiving is a peer-to-peer marketplace where every purchase routes funds to campaigns.
Sellers list items and choose what percentage (20-100%) goes to a campaign. Buyers shop and the funds split automatically at checkout. No manual transfers, no delays.
The Flow
For Sellers
- List an item — upload photos, set a price, write a description
- Choose a campaign — select which campaign receives funds from your sale
- Set the split — decide what percentage goes to the campaign (20-100%)
- Ship when sold — handle shipping directly with the buyer
For Buyers
- Browse the marketplace — find items you want
- Purchase — check out with secure card payment
- Funds split automatically — the campaign portion routes instantly
- Receive your item — seller ships directly to you
Payment Routing
When a buyer completes a purchase:
- Campaign portion → routes instantly to the campaign
- Seller portion → available to the seller's account
- Platform fee → small percentage to cover payment processing
All transactions are recorded on both the buyer's and seller's GivingProfiles.
Why Peer-to-Peer?
Traditional fundraising only accepts cash. OpenGiving opens new channels:
- People with items to sell can contribute without spending money
- Buyers get something they want while supporting causes
- Campaigns reach beyond their immediate network
The marketplace expands what's possible in fundraising.
