Blackbaud VS Mightycause
Blackbaud charges $2,990 on every $100,000 raised plus annual fees. Mightycause takes $1,990. Both platforms charge fees that eat into your mission funding.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Blackbaud VS Mightycause
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Blackbaud and Mightycause if you're a nonprofit
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Blackbaud and Mightycause charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Blackbaud takes 2.99% + $0.30 per transaction and Mightycause charges 1.99% + $0.30 per gift. Zeffy covers all processing costs so you keep 100% of every donation, ticket sale, and raffle entry.
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Run auctions, raffles, and stores without paying for add-ons or integrations
Blackbaud requires third-party tools for raffles and stores, and Mightycause doesn't support auctions or merchandise sales at all. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, ticketing, and an online store in one platform with zero fees.
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Get live support and onboarding help without upgrading to an enterprise plan
Blackbaud reserves phone support for enterprise contracts starting at $10,000+ and Mightycause limits priority help to paid plans starting at $99/month. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free access to live chat, email, and phone support from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run complete fundraising campaigns without paying platform fees or upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and email tools at zero cost. No upgrades needed, no feature gates. Both Blackbaud and Mightycause require paid plans or enterprise contracts for full functionality.
Do I need technical support or IT staff to get started with fundraising?
No. Zeffy works right out of the box with no setup required. Create campaigns in minutes without technical knowledge. Blackbaud requires implementation timelines and IT support, while Mightycause limits support to paid subscribers.
Will I lose money to processing fees and platform cuts on every donation?
Never with Zeffy. You keep 100% of every donation with zero processing or platform fees. Blackbaud charges 2.99-3.5% plus monthly fees, while Mightycause takes 1.99% per transaction plus asks donors to cover up to 7.9% in fees.
Can I run auctions and raffles without paying extra fees or using separate platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes built-in auction and raffle tools at zero cost. List items, track bids, set ticket limits, and collect payments — all fee-free. Blackbaud requires enterprise subscriptions for auctions and has no raffle tools, while Mightycause needs third-party integrations for both.
Will I get the support I need without paying for premium plans or enterprise contracts?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit — no matter your size or budget. Blackbaud reserves quality support for $10,000+ enterprise clients, while Mightycause limits phone support to paid subscribers starting at $99/month.
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focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
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Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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