Crowdfunder VS Indiegogo
Crowdfunder and Indiegogo help you launch crowdfunding campaigns, but they charge platform fees that reduce what reaches your cause. Zeffy gives you crowdfunding tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Crowdfunder VS Indiegogo
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Why choose Zeffy over Crowdfunder and Indiegogo if you're a nonprofit
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Crowdfunder and Indiegogo take 5% of every donation
Zeffy charges zero fees, so 100% of donations go directly to your mission instead of platform costs
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Crowdfunding platforms leave you managing donors manually
Zeffy includes built-in donor management and email tools, so you can nurture relationships without juggling multiple systems
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Campaign-only platforms limit your year-round fundraising
Zeffy supports ongoing donations, events, raffles, and stores, so you can fundraise all year with one platform
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over crowdfunding platforms like Crowdfunder or Indiegogo?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with 0% platform fees, while crowdfunding platforms charge 5% plus processing fees. You keep 100% of donations and get nonprofit-specific tools like donor management, tax receipts, and recurring giving that crowdfunding platforms don't offer.
Can crowdfunding platforms handle our ongoing fundraising needs beyond one-time campaigns?
Crowdfunding platforms are designed for temporary project campaigns, not ongoing nonprofit operations. Zeffy provides year-round fundraising tools including recurring donations, membership management, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising that nonprofits need daily.
How do platform fees impact our fundraising when using crowdfunding sites versus Zeffy?
Crowdfunding platforms take 5% plus payment processing fees from every donation. On a $10,000 campaign, you'd lose $500+ to fees. With Zeffy's 0% platform fees, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution, so you keep the full amount for your cause.
How do crowdfunding platforms handle our nonprofit's ongoing donor relationships?
Crowdfunding platforms focus on short-term campaigns, not building lasting donor relationships. Zeffy provides comprehensive donor management with contact history, giving patterns, and automated thank-you messages to nurture supporters year-round.
What happens to our fundraising data when our crowdfunding campaign ends?
Most crowdfunding platforms give you basic supporter lists when campaigns end, then you're on your own. Zeffy stores all your donor data permanently with detailed giving history, so you can build relationships that last beyond single campaigns.
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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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