Greater Giving VS MoneyDolly
Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus $200+ setup costs. MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation — $2,000 gone on every $10,000 raised.
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Greater Giving VS MoneyDolly
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Why choose Zeffy over Greater Giving and MoneyDolly if you're a nonprofit
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Greater Giving and MoneyDolly charge fees before you raise a dollar, Zeffy never does
Greater Giving charges setup fees starting at $200 plus monthly fees from $130, and MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation plus 2.9% card fees. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of what you raise.
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Greater Giving locks tools behind event packages, MoneyDolly hides features in paid tiers, Zeffy gives you everything for free
Greater Giving is built for galas but charges extra for year-round tools, and MoneyDolly locks raffles and custom branding behind paid plans. Zeffy includes donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management in one free platform.
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Greater Giving and MoneyDolly limit payment options, Zeffy accepts cards, ACH, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees
Greater Giving only accepts cards and ACH with manual verification, and MoneyDolly requires donors to enter card details manually with no digital wallets or in-person tools. Zeffy accepts all major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, and tap-to-pay from any phone with zero fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Zeffy for both events and ongoing fundraising without paying setup fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles event ticketing, auctions, donations, memberships, and donor management in one free platform. Greater Giving charges $130+ monthly fees plus $200+ setup costs, while MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation.
Does Zeffy offer better payment options than other all-in-one platforms?
Absolutely. Zeffy accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH transfers, and in-person payments with zero fees. Greater Giving and MoneyDolly lack digital wallets and charge processing fees on every transaction.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model work compared to Greater Giving's platform fees?
Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees through optional donor contributions at checkout. You keep 100% of donations. Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus credit card processing fees on every transaction.
Can I run my gala and year-round fundraising without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles event ticketing, auctions, donations, memberships, and donor management in one free platform. Greater Giving charges $130+ monthly fees plus setup costs before you raise a dollar.
Does Zeffy offer the same auction features as Greater Giving without the fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes mobile bidding, item tracking, and payment collection for auctions with zero fees. Greater Giving offers similar features but takes 5% of every bid plus processing fees.
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