MoneyDolly VS Blackbaud
MoneyDolly takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. Blackbaud takes $299 plus annual fees. Both charge nonprofits while Zeffy keeps 100% free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
MoneyDolly VS Blackbaud
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over MoneyDolly and Blackbaud if you're a nonprofit
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MoneyDolly and Blackbaud take a cut before you see a dollar — Zeffy doesn't
MoneyDolly takes 20% of every raffle ticket sold, and Blackbaud charges 3% plus processing fees on top of enterprise pricing. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of your fundraiser goes to your mission.
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Run raffles, sell tickets, and manage donors without paying for upgrades or enterprise contracts
MoneyDolly locks raffles and events behind paid plans. Blackbaud sells tools separately and requires IT setup. Zeffy gives you donations, raffles, ticketing, CRM, and email in one free platform that works in minutes.
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Get help from nonprofit experts who answer in hours, not days — no $10,000 contract required
MoneyDolly offers unclear email support with no nonprofit team. Blackbaud reserves phone support for enterprise clients paying $10,000+ annually. Zeffy gives every organization free live chat, email, and calls with fundraising experts who understand your work.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model work compared to MoneyDolly's 20% platform fee?
Zeffy covers all platform and transaction fees through donors who have the option to leave a voluntary contribution at checkout. You keep 100% of donations. MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction before funds reach your account.
Can I run raffles and sell event tickets without paying for upgrades?
Yes. Zeffy includes raffles, event ticketing, product sales, and donation forms in one free platform. MoneyDolly locks these features behind paid subscription tiers, adding costs to your fundraiser.
What kind of support does Zeffy offer for nonprofit fundraisers?
Zeffy offers free email support, live chat, help center resources, and bookable calls with nonprofit experts who speak your language. MoneyDolly provides basic email support with unclear response times and no dedicated nonprofit team.
Can I manage all my fundraising activities without paying subscription fees?
Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, and donor management in one platform with zero fees. Both MoneyDolly and Blackbaud charge for key features or require paid plans to unlock full functionality.
Which platform offers better payment flexibility for my donors?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at no cost. MoneyDolly only takes cards, while Blackbaud requires their payment processor with setup fees and hardware costs.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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