FirstGiving VS Snap! Raise
FirstGiving takes $7,500 from every $100,000 raised. Snap! Raise takes $20,000. Both charge fees while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
FirstGiving VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over FirstGiving and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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FirstGiving and Snap! Raise take a cut of every donation, Zeffy doesn't
FirstGiving charges up to 7.5% per donation and is migrating to enterprise tools. Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything you raise. Zeffy charges zero fees and gives you 100% of every donation, so your community's support reaches your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Your donors expect modern payment options, not manual card entry
FirstGiving requires donors to verify bank accounts and enter card details manually. Snap! Raise only accepts credit cards with no digital wallet support. Zeffy accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH bank transfers, and in-person payments with no extra steps or fees.
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You need year-round fundraising tools, not just campaign software
FirstGiving is being phased out after its acquisition, and Snap! Raise is built for short-term school campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, email tools, and event ticketing that work for your nonprofit all year long, with zero fees and real support when you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really 100% free, or are there hidden fees?
Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly charges. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy running, but you keep 100% of every donation.
Can I switch from FirstGiving to Zeffy without losing my donor data?
Yes. You can export your donor data from FirstGiving and import it into Zeffy. Our support team helps you migrate your contacts, donation history, and campaigns so you can start fundraising right away.
How does Zeffy make money if there are no fees?
Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution when they give. This covers all our costs so nonprofits never pay a cent. You keep 100% of donations, and we stay sustainable.
What makes Zeffy different from all-in-one fundraising platforms like FirstGiving and Snap! Raise?
Unlike FirstGiving (7.5% fees) and Snap! Raise (20% fees), Zeffy charges zero fees. You get donation forms, event ticketing, donor management, and email tools without losing a penny to platform cuts.
Can I run year-round fundraising campaigns with Zeffy?
Yes. While platforms like Snap! Raise focus on short-term school campaigns, Zeffy supports ongoing fundraising with memberships, recurring donations, and donor relationship tools that work all year.
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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.
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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