Teamfi and Launch Fundraising (the mobile software platform powered by Leading Edge Fundraising) are digital platforms created to streamline group fundraising. Both platforms aim to simplify the process for organizers, participants, and donors through modern online tools. However, while both leverage mobile technology, they differ significantly in pricing structures, core features, and overall take-home profit.

Launch Fundraising relies heavily on a dedicated mobile app that supports both direct online donations and traditional physical product sales (such as popcorn, cookie dough, and discount cards), often paired with an assigned in-person sales representative. Teamfi operates entirely through a mobile-friendly web browser application with $0 in platform fees. By focusing strictly on 100% digital donation models, Teamfi eliminates product shipping and sales commission cuts, allowing your program to keep more of every dollar raised.

Let's examine how both options compare so you can determine the best fit for your group.

Choose Teamfi if…

• You want to maximize your program's total payout. Teamfi does not collect platform or representative commissions, enabling teams to retain roughly 96.5% of gross donations. With zero setup fees, zero platform cuts, and no hidden charges, more money goes directly toward your equipment, travel, or facility goals.
• You value upfront, transparent fee information. Teamfi clearly outlines its pricing online. There is no need to schedule sales calls or negotiate contract terms simply to figure out your take-home percentage.
• You want versatile, zero-logistics digital campaign models. Teamfi provides multiple web-based formats that eliminate product handling completely:
  
  • Crowdfunding: With Teamfi’s crowdfunding product you are able to create a donation page, invite participants to join your fundraiser, and take advantage of Teamfi’s automated messaging system as well as manual sharing to raise funds easily online.
  • Calendar Fundraiser: Teamfi offers peer to peer calendar fundraisers that gamify the fundraising process for participants. Donors can pay for a day of the month with the corresponding dollar amount (Day 7=$7). Participants are asked to fill out their given 31-day calendar and raise a total of $496. 
  • A-thon Fundraisers: A-thon fundraisers create a digital page for your in person a-thon event. Collect pledges and flat donations for your shoot-a-thon, swim-a-thon, dance-a-thon etc. and upload your results to your digital page. Teamfi’s a-thon tool will automatically calculate what you are owed by your pledges and send out automated collection messages to bring in what you have raised from your a-thon event. 

Choose Launch Fundraising if…

• You want to sell physical products or local discount cards. Launch Fundraising integrates traditional catalog sales into a digital app. If your community prefers buying popcorn, cookie dough, tumblers, or digital/physical discount cards, Launch Fundraising accommodates physical inventory alongside digital payment tracking.
• You want an in-person sales representative to guide your campaign. Launch Fundraising pairs software with a local sales consultant from Leading Edge Fundraising. If your organization prefers a hands-on representative to run kickoff meetings or manage campaign logistics in exchange for a percentage of sales, this model provides that extra structure.

• You specifically require a downloadable mobile app. Launch Fundraising offers a dedicated application on iOS and Android ("Launch") where participants track sales and contact supporters. While Teamfi works on any smartphone browser without installation, Launch provides a native app environment.

Overview — Compare Teamfi and Launch Fundraising

What Teamfi Is Best For…

Teamfi is ideal for groups looking to move away from product inventory, order forms, and revenue-sharing splits. By keeping campaigns fully digital, organizers save time while retaining higher profit margins.

Teamfi is particularly effective for:

• PTOs and PTAs replacing physical coupon catalogs with direct online donations.
• Youth sports leagues needing a simple mobile link for parents to text out to family.
• Dance and cheer programs wanting to gamify fundraising using Pick-a-Date calendars.
• High school athletic teams hosting pledge-based hit-a-thons or free-throw challenges.
• Churches and community groups raising money for capital improvements without paying platform commissions.

What Launch Fundraising Is Best For…

Launch Fundraising offers a modernized approach to classic sales formats while keeping the traditional representative structure intact.

Launch Fundraising is well-suited for:

• Middle school programs that have built-in community demand for annual door-to-door popcorn or discount card sales.
• High school teams looking for a local representative to organize an in-person, high-intensity phone blitz (often referred to as a "Launch-a-thon").

Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: A High School Baseball Team Upgrading Equipment

A baseball program wants to raise money for a new indoor batting cage. After running a cookie dough drive the previous year, they found that donors preferred making direct contributions rather than buying items with heavy product markups.

Verdict: Teamfi is the ideal solution. By switching to direct crowdfunding or a hit-a-thon, the team ensures that ~96.5% of every donor's contribution directly funds the cage.

Scenario 2: A Middle School Choir with Established Discount Card Sales

A choir program has successfully sold community discount cards for years. Supporters look forward to buying the cards, and local businesses are already onboarded.

Verdict: Launch Fundraising fits well here. Their platform allows the choir to digitize card sales through the mobile app while maintaining their established discount card program.

Scenario 3: An AAU Basketball Team Needing Rapid Travel Funds

An AAU team qualifies for a national tournament happening in a few weeks and needs to cover hotel and travel expenses quickly. They need a fast setup with no lengthy sales approvals.

Verdict: Teamfi is the clear choice. The coach can launch a crowdfunding campaign in 15 minutes, collect online donations immediately, and receive direct bank payouts without waiting on product shipments.