FirstGiving VS RallyUp
FirstGiving takes up to 7.5% per donation and is being phased out. RallyUp charges 2.9-6.9% with paid tiers. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands in fees.
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FirstGiving VS RallyUp
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Why choose Zeffy over FirstGiving and RallyUp if you're a nonprofit
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FirstGiving is being phased out and RallyUp charges up to 6.9% per transaction
FirstGiving is migrating to Frontstream's enterprise model with limited support for small nonprofits. RallyUp locks raffles and peer-to-peer behind paid tiers and charges 2.9-6.9% platform fees. Zeffy gives you everything in one place, completely free.
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Zeffy charges zero fees on donations, raffles, events, and memberships
FirstGiving takes up to 7.5% per donation and RallyUp charges 2.9-6.9% depending on campaign type. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees through voluntary donor contributions, so 100% of donations reach your mission.
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Keep 100% of every dollar raised without paying for upgrades or enterprise plans
FirstGiving requires enterprise setup and RallyUp charges extra for raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, memberships, raffles, auctions, email tools, and donor CRM with zero fees and no upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really 100% free for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees on donations, events, memberships, raffles, and auctions. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but 100% of what they give to your organization goes directly to you.
Can I run events and raffles without paying for upgrades?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and raffles at no cost. You get everything in one platform without paying for add-ons or premium tiers like other platforms require.
How quickly does Zeffy's support team respond to questions?
Our team responds in under 6 hours on average. We're fundraising experts who understand nonprofit work, so you get answers that actually help you reach your goals faster.
What happens if FirstGiving or RallyUp change their fees?
With Zeffy, you never have to worry about fee changes. We've committed to zero fees forever. FirstGiving is being phased out after acquisition, and RallyUp's fees vary by campaign type. Zeffy keeps it simple: 100% of donations always go to your mission.
Can I migrate my donor data from FirstGiving or RallyUp to Zeffy?
Yes. You can export your donor data and import it into Zeffy. Our support team helps you migrate contacts, donation history, and campaigns so you can start fundraising right away without losing any donor relationships.
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