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2026.1 January Release Notes

New features and product updates

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Written by Tony Sasso
Updated over 2 weeks ago

In the January release notes, we've got several workflow improvements that enable you to quickly find and access what's important, as well as a Two-Step security enhancement. We're also sharing details for several 2026 fee updates, which include a slight increase to processing fees as well as reduced fees for wealth scans and DAFpay transactions.


What's New

Universal Searchbar

The primary platform search bar can now search your Giving Forms, Fundraiser Pages, and more. This improvement makes it easier and faster to quickly access your essential fundraising assets.


Additional List Filtering

We've added filtering to more lists, including Campaign Sites, Email Campaigns, and Giving Forms, enabling you to quickly access what's important without having to scroll through everything.


Two-Step Verification via Email

We've made it easier to Two-Step Authenticate with the introduction of an email authentication method. You can now use email or an authentication app for Two-Step Authentication.

☝️ Today, Funraise's Two-Step Authentication is an optional layer of security. We'll soon be requiring multi-factor authentication for all users. As we roll out this new requirement, you may be required to set up Two-Step Authentication before logging in.

Funraise is a PCI Level 1 certified service provider, the highest standard possible for payment processing service providers. This enhancement builds upon our commitment to the security of your data.


Wealth Screening added to Premium Plans

The ability to wealth scan supporters has been added to all premium plans. We've also decreased the cost of each successful supporter scan, from 99¢ to 49¢ (as of February 1, 2026).

We know that wealth data is incredibly impactful for your organization, so we've worked hard to decrease the costs, empowering more organizations to take advantage of running donor wealth scans in Funraise.


Auctions added to Premium Plans

We've added Auctions to all premium plans. This feature is now a standard capability in Funraise Events, and we're excited to see more missions funded with creative silent auctions.


2026 Fee Updates

Organization admins previously received an update about fee changes for this year. This update provides additional documentation of the changes. Fee updates include a slight increase to processing fees and reduced fees in other areas. These changes will take place February 1, 2026.

Item

Previous fee

New fee

DAFpay Platform Fee

2%

1%

Wealth Scan Fee

99¢

49¢

Funraise Payments powered by Stripe Processing Fee (Card)

2.9%+30¢

2.9%+60¢

Funraise Payments powered by Stripe Processing Fee (ACH)

1%+30¢

1%+60¢

Why processing fees are updated

VISA and Mastercard recently increased interchange rates for the use of their networks, requiring Funraise to increase the processing fee for payments that run through Funraise Payments powered by Stripe.

To cap this increase and minimize impact to your revenue efficiency, this change is a flat 30¢ increase to payments rather than an increase to the processing fee percentage, which remains a standard 2.9% for common cards and 1% for ACH. We understand that any increase is undesirable, and we have worked on a model that helps Funraise cover some of the increased network costs while capping the increase to your organization, per transaction.


On the Roadmap

Improvement

Status

Pledge management

New capabilities to create pledges, automatically assign transactions to pledge commitments, and charge remaining balances in platform.

🛠️ In Progress

In-platform payments

Create one-time online payments in platform with a card or ACH payment method.

🛠️ In Progress

Improved tag management

Updated tag tools and a new universal tag search for easier scanning, searching, and reusing tags.

🛠️ In Progress

Ticket discount codes

Create discount codes for tickets.

✏️ Planning

Sponsorship/Bundle tickets
Create bundled ticket packages for sponsors, enabling multiple registrations in one offering.

✏️ Planning

Dynamic ask amounts based on frequency

Configure Giving Form button amounts that update based on the donor’s selected giving frequency.

✏️ Planning

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