Giveffect VS Raise 365
Giveffect charges $4,100 plus $1,188/year on $100,000 raised. Raise 365 takes $8,000. Both platforms eat into your mission budget with fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Giveffect VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Giveffect and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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Giveffect and Raise 365 charge fees on every donation, Zeffy doesn't
Giveffect takes 4% plus card fees and charges $99/month minimum. Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% of donations go to your mission, no subscriptions required.
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Giveffect and Raise 365 lock features behind paid plans, Zeffy gives you everything for free
Giveffect requires paid plans starting at $99/month for full features. Raise 365 locks ticketing and raffles behind upgrades. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, CRM, and email in one place, completely free.
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Giveffect and Raise 365 tier support by plan level, Zeffy helps every nonprofit equally
Giveffect reserves priority support for higher-paying customers. Raise 365's support is unclear and reviews report slow responses. Zeffy gives every nonprofit unlimited email, chat, and phone support from real people who understand your mission.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying extra?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management at no cost. No upgrades or hidden fees to access features you need.
What happens if I need help setting up my campaigns?
You get unlimited support from real people, not bots. Email us anytime or book a call during office hours. We help every nonprofit equally, whether you're raising $500 or $500,000.
Can I run my entire fundraising operation without monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, and donor management with zero monthly fees. Unlike all-in-one platforms that charge $99-$1,299/month, you get everything free.
What if I need features that competitors lock behind paid plans?
Every feature is free on Zeffy. While other platforms require paid upgrades for ticketing, raffles, or full donor management, you get complete access from day one at no cost.
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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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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