Greater Giving VS GivingFuel
Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus $130/month. GivingFuel takes 2% plus $9/month. Both take thousands from your fundraising — money that should go to your mission.
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Greater Giving VS GivingFuel
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Why choose Zeffy over Greater Giving and GivingFuel if you're a nonprofit
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Greater Giving and GivingFuel charge fees before you raise a dollar
Greater Giving charges setup fees starting at $200 plus monthly fees starting at $130. GivingFuel charges $9 to $299 per month plus 1-2% platform fees on every donation. Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, so you keep every dollar raised for your mission.
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Built for events, not your year-round fundraising
Greater Giving focuses on gala nights and auctions. GivingFuel offers donation forms and peer-to-peer but locks ticketing and raffles behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, raffles, auctions, and donor management in one place with zero fees.
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Paywalls and plan tiers slow you down
Greater Giving requires setup calls and training sessions before you can launch. GivingFuel gates features like phone support and ticketing by pricing tier. Zeffy works right away — create your first form, share it with supporters, and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities in one place without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management all in one platform with zero fees. Both Greater Giving and GivingFuel charge monthly fees starting at $130 and $9 respectively, plus platform fees on every donation.
Do I need to pay extra to access event ticketing and auction features?
No. Zeffy includes event ticketing, auctions, and mobile bidding at no cost. Greater Giving requires paid subscriptions for full features, while GivingFuel restricts ticketing to higher-tier plans starting at $59 per month.
Will I get support without paying for premium plans?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to all users. Both Greater Giving and GivingFuel limit phone support to paid customers only, with priority help reserved for higher-tier subscribers.
Can I run auctions and raffles without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auction management, mobile bidding, and raffle tools with zero fees. Greater Giving offers auctions but charges 5% platform fees plus setup costs, while GivingFuel doesn't offer auction or raffle features at all.
Do I need separate tools for memberships and online stores?
No. Zeffy handles memberships, online stores, and merchandise sales in one platform with zero fees. Neither Greater Giving nor GivingFuel offer membership management or online store capabilities.
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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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