JustGiving VS Blackbaud
JustGiving takes $5,000 from every $100,000 raised. Blackbaud takes $2,990 plus annual fees. Both charge thousands — Zeffy takes $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
JustGiving VS Blackbaud
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over JustGiving and Blackbaud if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of every dollar raised, not 95%
JustGiving and Blackbaud take platform fees off the top before you see a cent. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your supporters' full gifts go straight to your mission.
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Launch campaigns in minutes, not months
JustGiving and Blackbaud require separate tools for ticketing, raffles, and stores. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, and CRM in one place — no training, no IT team, no waiting.
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Get help from people who know US nonprofits
JustGiving runs on UK time and UK rules. Blackbaud saves priority support for enterprise contracts. Zeffy's team answers fast, knows US compliance, and helps every nonprofit for free.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, monthly charges, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy running, so your organization keeps every dollar raised.
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns from one platform?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles donations, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and online stores all in one place. You won't need to juggle multiple platforms or pay for separate tools to run different campaigns.
Will I get support that understands US nonprofit regulations?
Yes. Zeffy's support team is based in North America and knows US tax rules, compliance requirements, and fundraising best practices. You'll get fast answers during your working hours from people who understand your needs.
Can I run multiple fundraising campaigns without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and online stores all in one platform with zero fees. JustGiving and Blackbaud charge 5% and 3% respectively on every transaction, plus they lack key tools like auctions and merchandise sales.
Will I get reliable support without paying enterprise prices?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit. JustGiving's support runs on UK hours, while Blackbaud requires $10,000+ contracts for full support access.
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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