Patron Manager VS Zoho Backstage
PatronManager and Zoho Backstage help you manage events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
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Patron Manager VS Zoho Backstage
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Why choose Zeffy over PatronManager and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
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{Why Zeffy - Headline 1}: Why choose Zeffy over PatronManager and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
{Why Zeffy - Overview Sub_headline}: Skip the monthly fees and complex setups that drain your budget
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{Why Zeffy - Paragraphs Headline_1}: Keep 100% of your event proceeds
{Why Zeffy - Paragraphs Sub_headline_1}: PatronManager charges $99/month plus 2.9% fees, while Zoho Backstage costs $12-25/month per organizer. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or auction actually raises money for your mission.
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{Why Zeffy - Paragraphs Headline_2}: Get all fundraising tools in one place
{Why Zeffy - Paragraphs Sub_headline_2}: PatronManager lacks auctions and raffles, while Zoho Backstage has no donation tools. Zeffy gives you ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donation pages without juggling multiple platforms.
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{Why Zeffy - Paragraphs Headline_3}: Start fundraising in minutes, not months
{Why Zeffy - Paragraphs Sub_headline_3}: PatronManager requires technical setup and Zoho Backstage needs complex configurations. Zeffy gets your fundraising events live in under 10 minutes with zero technical knowledge required.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's event management compare to PatronManager and Zoho Backstage for nonprofits?
Zeffy combines event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donations in one platform with zero monthly fees. PatronManager costs $99/month and lacks auction tools, while Zoho Backstage charges per organizer and has no donation features. You get everything you need without juggling multiple platforms.
What makes Zeffy better than other event platforms for small nonprofit budgets?
Unlike PatronManager's $99/month fee or Zoho Backstage's per-organizer costs, Zeffy charges no platform fees. You keep 100% of ticket sales and donations, with donors able to leave voluntary contributions. No setup costs, no monthly bills, just more money for your mission.
Why choose Zeffy over PatronManager or Zoho Backstage for nonprofit events?
Zeffy offers everything you need for nonprofit events without monthly fees or platform costs. While PatronManager charges $99/month and Zoho Backstage starts at $12/month per organizer, Zeffy lets you keep 100% of what you raise. Plus, donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Zeffy handle auctions and raffles like other event platforms?
Yes! Zeffy includes built-in auction and raffle tools that PatronManager and Zoho Backstage don't offer. You can run silent auctions, sell raffle tickets, and manage donations all in one place. No need for multiple platforms or complex integrations that eat into your fundraising budget.
How does Zeffy's payment processing compare to PatronManager and Zoho Backstage?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH payments with no platform fees. PatronManager and Zoho Backstage charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees. With Zeffy, you only pay standard processing fees and keep more money for your mission.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
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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.
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