Greater Giving VS Pledge
Greater Giving charges $5,000 on every $100,000 raised plus monthly fees. Pledge takes $2,900 plus disbursement costs. Both platforms charge fees that add up fast.
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Greater Giving VS Pledge
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Greater Giving and Pledge if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of donations, tickets, and auction bids
Greater Giving and Pledge charge platform fees, processing cuts, and monthly costs that eat into every dollar raised. Zeffy covers all fees so your raffle, auction, or donation form keeps 100% for your mission.
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Run your gala and year-round fundraising in one place
Greater Giving focuses on events, Pledge handles peer-to-peer, but neither covers your full fundraising year. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management in one platform with zero fees.
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Launch campaigns in minutes, not months
Greater Giving requires setup calls and training. Pledge needs paid plans for full features. Zeffy works right away — create your first form, share it with supporters, and start raising funds today without setup fees or paywalls.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run my entire fundraising year with Zeffy instead of switching between platforms?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, events, memberships, raffles, auctions, and donor management in one place with zero fees. Unlike Greater Giving and Pledge that focus mainly on events or peer-to-peer campaigns, you get everything you need year-round without paying for multiple tools.
Do I really keep 100% of donations with no hidden fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy covers all processing fees so you keep every dollar donated. Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus processing costs, while Pledge charges 2.9% + $0.30 on larger gifts plus monthly disbursement fees.
What happens if I need help setting up my campaigns?
You get free support from real people who understand nonprofits. Our team responds within hours via live chat, email, or phone. Greater Giving and Pledge limit support access based on paid plan tiers.
Can I use Zeffy for both my annual gala and ongoing fundraising campaigns?
Yes. Zeffy handles event ticketing, auctions, and mobile bidding for your gala, plus donation forms, memberships, and donor management for year-round campaigns. Greater Giving focuses mainly on events while Pledge lacks auction and raffle tools entirely.
Will I lose money to fees on larger donations like major gifts?
Never. Zeffy covers all processing costs so a $5,000 donation stays $5,000. Greater Giving takes 5% platform fees plus processing costs, while Pledge charges 2.9% + $0.30 on donations over $1,000 plus monthly disbursement fees.
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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.
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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