Greater Giving VS OneCause
Both Greater Giving and OneCause charge 5% platform fees plus thousands in annual costs. Nonprofits lose $5,000 on every $100,000 raised — money that could fund your mission instead.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Greater Giving VS OneCause
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Greater Giving and OneCause if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of raffle proceeds without the platform cut
Greater Giving and OneCause charge 5% platform fees plus processing costs on every ticket sold. Zeffy covers all fees so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission, not their bottom line.
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Run your gala and year-round fundraising in one place
Greater Giving and OneCause are built for auction nights. Zeffy handles your gala plus donations, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management all year long with zero fees.
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Start fundraising today, not after setup calls and training
Greater Giving and OneCause require setup fees starting at $200, annual contracts, and training sessions. Zeffy works right away — create your first raffle or donation form in minutes and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Zeffy for both my gala and year-round fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy handles event ticketing, auctions, and mobile bidding for your gala, plus donation forms, memberships, raffles, and donor management for the rest of your year in one place. No fees, ever.
How much will I save by switching from Greater Giving or OneCause to Zeffy?
You'll keep 100% of every donation. Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus processing costs. OneCause takes 5% plus $2,995+ annually. With Zeffy, a $10,000 fundraiser means $10,000 for your mission.
How quickly can I start raising funds with Zeffy?
You can start right away. Create your first donation form or event page in minutes, share it with supporters, and begin raising funds today without setup calls or training sessions.
Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits without dedicated IT staff?
Absolutely. Zeffy is built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech experts. Set up donation forms, events, and auctions in minutes without training or technical support.
Will I get the same level of support with Zeffy's free platform?
Yes. You get free live chat, email, and phone support with real humans who understand nonprofits. No paywalls or premium tiers required for help.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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