Donor Search VS Sumac
DonorSearch and Sumac help you track donors and manage relationships, but they charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor management, donation forms, email tools, and event ticketing — all with zero fees so you can invest every dollar in your mission instead of software costs.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over DonorSearch and Sumac if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over DonorSearch and Sumac if you're a nonprofit
Skip the fees and complexity of donor management tools that charge monthly subscriptions plus transaction costs for basic features
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DonorSearch and Sumac charge monthly fees before you even start fundraising
Zeffy charges zero fees, so you can focus your budget on your mission instead of monthly software costs and transaction fees
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DonorSearch focuses on research while Sumac requires third-party tools for most fundraising
Zeffy handles donations, events, raffles, and memberships in one place, so you don't need multiple tools to run your fundraising
Frequently asked questions
What makes Zeffy different from donor research tools like DonorSearch?
DonorSearch helps you find prospects but can't collect donations. Zeffy manages your donors and processes payments with zero fees, so you keep 100% of every donation while building stronger relationships.
Why choose Zeffy over donor management systems that charge monthly fees?
Systems like Sumac charge $35/month plus card fees, eating into your budget. Zeffy gives you complete donor management and fundraising tools with zero platform fees, letting you invest every dollar in your mission.
Why choose Zeffy over DonorSearch for donor management?
DonorSearch focuses on prospect research but can't process donations. Zeffy combines donor management with zero-fee payment processing, so you can identify, engage, and collect from donors all in one place without losing money to fees.
How does Zeffy compare to Sumac for small nonprofits?
Sumac charges $35/month plus card fees and requires third-party tools for online stores and auctions. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero platform fees, keeping 100% of your donations while providing everything you need in one system.
Can Zeffy handle both donor data and fundraising campaigns?
Yes. Unlike donor research tools that only provide data, Zeffy manages your donor relationships and runs your fundraising campaigns. Track donors, send receipts, and collect donations through events, peer-to-peer campaigns, and online forms without any fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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