Crowdfunder VS Give a Hand
Crowdfunder and Give a Hand offer basic crowdfunding for general causes, but they lack the nonprofit-specific tools your organization needs. Zeffy provides dedicated fundraising features like donor management, event ticketing, and tax receipts — all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation.
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Crowdfunder VS Give a Hand
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Why choose Zeffy over Crowdfunder and Give a Hand if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your fundraising proceeds
Crowdfunder and Give a Hand charge up to 5% on every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your entire fundraising goal goes to your mission.
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Get all the tools you need in one place
Crowdfunder and Give a Hand only handle campaigns. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, ticketing, memberships, and donor management in one platform.
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Access real support when you need it
Crowdfunder and Give a Hand offer limited business-hours support. Zeffy provides unlimited help via email, live chat, and phone whenever you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over crowdfunding platforms like Crowdfunder or Give a Hand?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, not general crowdfunding. You get comprehensive fundraising tools including events, memberships, and donor management - all with zero platform fees. Crowdfunding platforms charge fees and lack the nonprofit-specific features you need to build lasting supporter relationships.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to crowdfunding platforms?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees - donors simply have the option to leave a voluntary contribution. Crowdfunder charges 1.9% + 20p + VAT per gift, while Give a Hand takes 2.9% + 30¢ in card fees. These fees add up quickly and reduce the funds reaching your cause.
Can crowdfunding platforms handle our nonprofit's ongoing fundraising needs beyond one-time campaigns?
Most crowdfunding platforms focus on short-term campaigns and lack tools for recurring donations, membership management, or comprehensive donor relationships. Zeffy provides year-round fundraising capabilities including events, memberships, peer-to-peer, and integrated donor management to grow your organization sustainably.
How does Zeffy support nonprofits differently than crowdfunding platforms like Crowdfunder or Give a Hand?
Zeffy provides year-round fundraising tools built for nonprofits - events, memberships, peer-to-peer, and donor management. Crowdfunding platforms focus on short-term campaigns and lack ongoing supporter relationship tools. Plus, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution instead of mandatory platform fees.
What happens when our crowdfunding campaign ends - can we keep fundraising with these platforms?
Most crowdfunding platforms end when your campaign closes, leaving you without ongoing fundraising capabilities. Zeffy gives you permanent access to events, recurring donations, membership management, and donor communication tools to build sustainable funding year-round.
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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.
ZERO-FEE
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.
50,000+ 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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