Blackbaud VS CauseVox
Blackbaud charges 2.99% on every donation plus platform fees. CauseVox requires $250/month for full features. Both eat into your mission funding.
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Blackbaud VS CauseVox
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Why choose Zeffy over Blackbaud and CauseVox if you're a nonprofit
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Blackbaud and CauseVox charge fees before you raise a dollar
Blackbaud requires $10,000+ contracts and CauseVox charges $250/month for full features. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM at zero cost so your budget goes to your mission.
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Run raffles without losing 3% to platform fees
Blackbaud has no raffle tools and CauseVox requires third-party platforms. Zeffy includes compliant online raffles and 50/50 draws with ticket tracking, winner selection, and zero fees on every entry sold.
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Accept ACH payments and keep 100% of large donations
Blackbaud charges extra for ACH and CauseVox doesn't offer it at all. Zeffy accepts bank transfers, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at no cost so donors can give however they want.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and online store — all at zero cost. Both Blackbaud and CauseVox charge monthly fees starting at $99-250/month to access these features, which means you're paying before you even start raising funds.
Do I need technical support or IT staff to get started?
No. Zeffy works right out of the box — create donation forms and launch campaigns in under 30 minutes. Blackbaud requires enterprise contracts and technical setup, while CauseVox limits full support to paid plans starting at $99/month.
Can I accept all payment types without extra fees or hardware?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-person payments at zero cost. Blackbaud charges 2.99-3.5% plus hardware costs, while CauseVox only accepts cards and requires separate hardware for in-person giving.
Can I get full support without paying enterprise fees?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit — no contracts required. Blackbaud limits full support to $10,000+ enterprise clients, while CauseVox restricts phone support and detailed guides to paid plans starting at $99/month.
Can I sell merchandise and run raffles alongside my fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy includes an online store, raffle tools, and auction features at zero cost. Neither Blackbaud nor CauseVox offer built-in stores or raffle tools — you'd need separate platforms and pay additional fees to sell merchandise or run compliant raffles.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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