Mightycause VS Pledge
Mightycause charges 2% on every donation. Pledge charges 2.9% plus $5 monthly fees. Both platforms take money from your mission — $200 vs $290 on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Mightycause VS Pledge
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Mightycause and Pledge if you're a nonprofit
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Mightycause and Pledge charge fees on every gift — Zeffy never does
Mightycause takes up to 1.99% + $0.30 per transaction, and Pledge charges 2.9% + $0.30 on gifts over $1,000 plus monthly disbursement fees. Zeffy charges zero fees on donations of any size, so you keep 100% of every dollar your supporters give.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without stitching tools together
Mightycause and Pledge require third-party tools or paid upgrades to run auctions, raffles, and online stores. Zeffy includes them all in one platform at no cost, so you can launch any campaign without extra setup or fees.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising, not corporate support scripts
Mightycause reserves priority support for paid subscribers starting at $99/month, and Pledge offers no clear response times or dedicated nonprofit team. Zeffy's support team responds in 2–6 business hours with real fundraising experts who speak your language, not corporate jargon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run my entire fundraising year without switching between different platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, memberships, raffles, auctions, and online stores in one platform. Unlike Mightycause and Pledge, which require third-party tools for auctions and raffles, you can launch any campaign without extra setup or fees.
Do I really keep 100% of every donation, even large gifts?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero fees on donations of any size. A $5,000 donation stays $5,000. You don't lose hundreds to processing fees like you would with other platforms that charge 2-3% on larger gifts.
Can I get help when I need it without paying for premium support?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to all users. Unlike platforms that reserve priority help for paid subscribers, our nonprofit experts respond within hours at no cost.
Can I run complete fundraising campaigns without paying for multiple tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, online stores, and memberships in one platform at zero cost. Mightycause and Pledge require third-party tools or paid upgrades for these features.
Will I lose money to hidden fees or monthly charges?
Never. Zeffy charges zero fees on all donations, while Mightycause takes up to 2% per gift and Pledge charges monthly disbursement fees plus processing costs on larger donations.
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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.
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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.
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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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