Give A Hand VS Spacehive
Give A Hand and Spacehive help you crowdfund community projects, but both charge processing 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
Give A Hand VS Spacehive
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Why choose Zeffy over Give A Hand and Spacehive if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your community project funds
Give A Hand takes 2.9% + 30¢ per donation and Spacehive keeps 7.5% of everything you raise. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar goes directly to your cause.
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Get the fundraising tools you actually need
Give A Hand and Spacehive focus on basic crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy offers raffles, auctions, ticketing, and donor management built for nonprofits.
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Access real support when you need it most
Give A Hand offers limited support with delays and Spacehive provides basic email help. Zeffy gives you unlimited support with real people who understand nonprofits.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over crowdfunding platforms like Give A Hand or Spacehive?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with zero fees on all donations, while crowdfunding platforms charge 2.9-7.5% plus card fees. You keep 100% of every donation and get nonprofit-focused tools like donor management, recurring giving, and tax receipts that crowdfunding platforms don't offer.
Can Zeffy handle more than just one-time campaigns like crowdfunding platforms?
Yes, unlike crowdfunding platforms that focus on single campaigns, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy. Run events, sell tickets, manage memberships, process recurring donations, and build lasting donor relationships all in one place without switching between multiple tools.
How does Zeffy's support compare to crowdfunding platforms for nonprofits?
Zeffy offers unlimited support with real humans who understand nonprofit needs, including phone calls and live chat. Crowdfunding platforms typically provide limited email support with delays during busy periods, leaving you stuck when campaigns need immediate attention.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to crowdfunding platforms like Give A Hand and Spacehive?
Zeffy charges zero fees on all donations, so you keep 100% of what donors give. Give A Hand charges 2.9% plus 30¢ per gift, while Spacehive takes 7.5% plus card fees. With donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution, Zeffy helps you raise more money for your cause.
Why choose Zeffy over crowdfunding platforms for ongoing nonprofit fundraising?
Crowdfunding platforms work for single campaigns, but nonprofits need ongoing fundraising tools. Zeffy handles everything from recurring donations and memberships to events and donor management, all with zero fees. You won't need multiple platforms or lose money to fees.
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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.
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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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