Give A Hand vs GoFundMe: Best Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofits (2026)

Choosing between Give A Hand and GoFundMe for crowdfunding? Both advertise 0% platform fees with payment processing on top. Here's how the two compare, plus how Zeffy gives nonprofits a complete free fundraising platform — donations, events, donor CRM, and more.

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Give A Hand VS GoFundMe

Give A Hand VS GoFundMe: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

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Crowdfunding Platforms Features

Campaign Builder

Social Sharing & Link Generator

Fundraising Goal Tracker

Donor-Facing Public Campaign Listing (visibility)

Peer-to-peer fundraising

Upload Videos & Photos

Donor Comments & Encouragement Wall

Custom Donor Communications

Branded, Embeddable Fundraising Forms

Donation Dedication Options

Pricing

0% + processing.

0% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing pass-through.

2.2% + $0.30.

Rate for verified 501(c)(3) charities; 2.9% + $0.30 for personal crowdfunding.

Platform fees

$0.

0% platform fee per donation.

$0.

$0 platform fee on GoFundMe campaigns (personal or verified charity).

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

Payment processing pass-through. Charged on every donation; not reduced by Give A Hand.

2.2–2.9% + $0.30.

GoFundMe (verified 501(c)(3) charity): 2.2% + $0.30.
GoFundMe (standard, personal campaigns): 2.9% + $0.30.

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly subscription fees.

$0.

No monthly subscription fees.

Other fees

$0.

No transaction surcharges beyond payment processing. Free direct bank transfers.

Depends.

+5% donor-paid fee on recurring donations (standard GoFundMe). Does not reduce your nonprofit's payout.
Optional donor tip suggested at checkout (donor-paid, does not reduce payout).
Source: gofundme.com/c/pricing.

Value for money

N/A.

Give A Hand is not currently rated on Capterra or major B2B software directories.

N/A.

Standard GoFundMe crowdfunding is not rated on Capterra. (GoFundMe Pro — the separate nonprofit fundraising suite — has Capterra ratings.)

Beyond Crowdfunding

Donor Management/CRM

Basic donor list with names and amounts; no donor profiles, segmentation, or giving history.

Campaign-level donor list with contact info; no full CRM, no donor profiles, no cross-campaign giving history.

Event Ticketing

No event ticketing or registration tools; crowdfunding campaigns only.

No event ticketing or registration on the standard crowdfunding platform. (Event ticketing is available separately on GoFundMe Pro at 2.4–2.5% + $0.30.)

Recurring Donations

Built for one-time fundraisers; no native recurring giving support.

GoFundMe supports monthly recurring donations on campaigns (a +5% donor-paid fee applies to recurring contributions). Donor manages the subscription via their GoFundMe account.

Memberships

No membership management or tiered plans.

No membership management on the standard crowdfunding platform. (Memberships available separately on GoFundMe Pro at 2–2.5% + $0.30.)

Auctions & Raffles

No auction or raffle functionality.

No auction or raffle functionality on the standard crowdfunding platform.

Email & Marketing Tools

Custom donor thank-you messages only; no donor newsletter, segmentation, or marketing automation.

Campaign update emails to donors only; no donor newsletter, segmentation, or marketing automation tools on the standard platform.

Payment methods

Credit Card Payments

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover via standard payment processor at 2.9% + $0.30.

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. 2.2% + $0.30 (verified 501(c)(3) charity) or 2.9% + $0.30 (personal/standard).

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported at standard card rates.

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported on GoFundMe campaigns at standard card rates.

ACH / Bank Transfers

ACH bank transfers not supported for donations; card and digital wallet only.

ACH not available on the standard crowdfunding platform. (ACH supported on GoFundMe Pro via GoFundMe Pay.)

Tap to Pay / In-Person

No in-person payment tools; online-only crowdfunding platform.

No native Tap to Pay or in-person payment tools on the standard crowdfunding platform. (GoFundMe Pro supports in-person event payments via partner hardware integrations.)

Customer Support

Unlimited Support

Give A Hand offers coaching support for fundraisers, but no dedicated nonprofit success team.

GoFundMe Customer Care: AI chatbot with human handoff via chat and email. No dedicated nonprofit success team on the standard crowdfunding platform.

Phone Support / Office Hours

No phone support advertised for fundraisers or donors.

No phone support for general campaign creators or donors. Standard crowdfunding platform uses email and chat only.

Webinars & Training

No structured webinar series or training program; coaching is provided ad-hoc.

Occasional blog posts and basic fundraising tips at gofundme.com/c/blog; no structured webinar series or training program for the standard crowdfunding platform.

Help Center

Help center articles cover account setup, withdrawals, and campaign management.

Comprehensive help center at support.gofundme.com — articles, FAQs, and step-by-step guides for setting up and managing crowdfunding campaigns.

Email Support

Email support for fundraisers and donors.

Email support via the Contact Us form on GoFundMe's help center. Response times vary by issue type and volume.

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Why Zeffy over Give A Hand and GoFundMe?

Why nonprofits choose Zeffy over Give A Hand and GoFundMe

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Keep more of every donation

Give A Hand charges 0% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 in payment processing. GoFundMe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, or 2.2% + $0.30 for verified 501(c)(3) charities. Zeffy gives you 100% — even when donors skip the optional tip. We cover processing fees.

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Built for nonprofit fundraising, not one-off campaigns

Give A Hand and GoFundMe are built for crowdfunding — campaign pages, social sharing, goal tracking. Zeffy gives you donations, event ticketing, peer-to-peer, memberships, raffles, auctions, an online store, and a built-in donor CRM — all in one platform, all free.

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Get real help when you need it

Give A Hand offers fundraiser coaching but no dedicated nonprofit success team. GoFundMe Customer Care handles general campaign questions via chat and email. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free phone support, 2–6 hour email responses, and office hours calls — no paid tier required.

Frequently asked questions

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Give A Hand and GoFundMe for nonprofit crowdfunding?

Give A Hand charges 0% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 per donation in payment processing (pass-through). GoFundMe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, or 2.2% + $0.30 for verified 501(c)(3) charities. There's also GoFundMe Pro (pro.gofundme.com, formerly Classy) — a separate nonprofit fundraising suite at 2.4–2.5% + $0.30 (+1% Amex). Zeffy charges no platform fees, no transaction fees, no credit card fees — 100% of every donation reaches your nonprofit.

Is Give A Hand legit? How does it compare to GoFundMe?

Give A Hand is an active crowdfunding platform that allows individuals, organizers, and nonprofits to raise money online. It advertises 0% platform fees with 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing pass-through. Compared to GoFundMe, it's a smaller, newer alternative with a similar fee structure. Both are built for crowdfunding campaigns rather than ongoing nonprofit operations. For nonprofits specifically, Zeffy offers a 100% free alternative with donation forms, donor management, event ticketing, and more — all in one platform.

Can I move my campaign data from Give A Hand or GoFundMe to Zeffy?

Yes. You can export your donor and transaction data from Give A Hand or GoFundMe and import it into Zeffy's donor management system. Our team can help you get set up and answer questions along the way.

What's the difference between GoFundMe and GoFundMe Pro?

They're two separate products with different pricing, features, and audiences. GoFundMe (gofundme.com) is a crowdfunding platform for individuals, businesses, and charities — designed for one-time campaigns. Transaction fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, or 2.2% + $0.30 for verified 501(c)(3) charities. GoFundMe Pro (pro.gofundme.com, formerly Classy) is a nonprofit fundraising suite for organizations — branded donation pages, recurring giving, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor CRM, and integrations with Salesforce and EveryAction. Pricing: 2.4–2.5% + $0.30 per transaction (+1% Amex).

Can Zeffy handle more than just crowdfunding campaigns?

Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer, auctions, raffles, memberships, an online store, and donor management — all in one free platform. Give A Hand and GoFundMe (standard) are built for crowdfunding campaigns only. GoFundMe Pro adds nonprofit features at 2.4–2.5% + $0.30 per transaction.

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