Qgiv VS Blackbaud

Qgiv charges 3.95% plus monthly fees starting at $40. Blackbaud takes 2.99% but requires enterprise contracts. Both platforms cost thousands annually — small nonprofits lose $3,950 on every $100,000 raised with Qgiv versus $2,990 with Blackbaud.

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Qgiv VS Blackbaud

Qgiv VS Blackbaud: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

All-in-one Fundraising Features

Zero-Fees on Transactions

All-in-One Toolkit (Donations, Events, Auctions, Store, Raffles...)

Designed Specifically for Nonprofits

Built-in CRM (Donor Profiles, History, Tags)

Unified Dashboard to Track Everything

Multi-Channel Fundraising (Email, Events, P2P)

Automated Workflows (emails, receipts, reminders)

Custom Branded Pages for Campaigns

Pricing

Varies.

3.95% + card fees + monthly plans

Varies.

3% + card fees + $99/mo minimum

Processing fees

3.95% + $0.30.

per transaction (Qgiv + Merchant); add 1% for peer-to-peer

2.99% + $0.30.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB per transaction (USD); American Express: 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (USD); ACH/Direct Debit: 1% + fee per transaction

Platform fees

N/A.

No platform fees mentioned separately; included in monthly subscription tiers

$20.

Blackbaud NetCommunity Account: $20-$75 per Merchant Account

Monthly fees

$0.

Starting at $0/month - $259/month (Basic: $40/month, Standard: $125/month, Text fundraising: $159/month, Peer-to-peer and auctions: $259/month)

$0.

No monthly fees

Value for money

4.6.

N/A.

Features

4.6/5.

Robust feature set, but many features require paid add-ons.

N/A.

Enterprise-grade tools but complex and costly for smaller nonprofits.

Donations

Donation forms with recurring, tribute-gift options and customization; requires a paid plan.

Donation forms with recurring giving and customization; often require paid plan and IT support.

Ticketing

Event registration and ticketing with seating options and check-in tools; requires a paid plan.

Event management and ticketing available through Altru, sold separately from fundraising tools.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Peer-to-peer campaigns with team pages and fundraiser dashboards; requires a higher-tier plan.

Peer-to-peer campaigns available but often require higher-tier plans and technical setup.

Auctions

Online and silent auction tools with mobile bidding, item management, and leaderboards; requires a higher-tier plan.

Silent and live auction tools via Altru, but require enterprise subscription and implementation.

Raffles

Raffle tools available but require add-on fees on top of the base subscription.

No built-in raffle tools; requires third-party integration or manual management.

Online store

No built-in online store; requires third-party integration to sell merchandise.

No online store functionality; not designed for selling merchandise.

Memberships

No full membership management; only recurring giving without tiers, portals, or self-service.

Member management via Altru with portals, renewals, and benefits tracking; enterprise product only.

Donor Management/CRM

Donor database with giving history, custom fields, and segmentation; limited compared to dedicated CRMs.

Enterprise donor database with wealth screening, engagement scoring, and cross-product gift tracking.

Emails & Newsletter

Built-in email campaigns with templates, automation, and donor communication tools.

Email campaigns via Luminate Online with templates and segmentation; sold as a separate add-on.

Payment Processing

Qgiv Payments supports credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets; charges 3.95% + $0.30 per transaction.

First-party payment processing via Blackbaud Merchant Services; organizations must use their processor.

Payment methods

Credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH transfers. In-person payments require hardware purchase.

Credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH with extra fees. In-person requires separate merchant setup.

Credit Card Payments

Accepts all major credit and debit cards via Qgiv with standard transaction fees.

Accepts all major credit and debit cards via Blackbaud Merchant Services; setup fees apply.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay on donation and event registration forms.

Supports digital wallets through Blackbaud Checkout, typically for full-suite customers.

ACH / Bank Transfers

Supports ACH bank transfers for recurring donations to reduce processing costs.

Supports ACH bank transfers via Blackbaud Merchant Services with additional fees.

Tap to Pay App

Offers mobile card readers and tablet solutions; requires hardware purchase and setup.

Offers in-person payments via Blackbaud POS; requires hardware purchase and merchant setup.

Customer Support

4.0/5.

2.9/5.

Unlimited Support

Support access depends on plan tier - priority help reserved for paid customers starting at $100/mo

Enterprise-level support requires $10,000+ contracts - smaller nonprofits get basic email help with slower response times

Phone Support / Office Hours

Phone support available during business hours for paid customers - no weekend or evening help

Phone support available for enterprise customers - basic plans limited to email and chat during business hours

Webinars

Limited webinar content - occasional training sessions but not comprehensive nonprofit education

No regular webinar program - training and educational content limited to enterprise customers with $10,000+ contracts

Help Center

Complete resource library with guides, tutorials, and FAQs designed specifically for nonprofit teams

Comprehensive help center with step-by-step guides built for nonprofit teams

Email support with response times varying by plan level - priority given to higher-tier customers

Email support with response times varying by plan tier - priority responses given to higher-paying enterprise clients

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support access depends on plan — priority help for paid customers starting at $100/mo

Enterprise support requires $10,000+ contracts — smaller nonprofits get basic email help

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Why Zeffy over Qgiv and Blackbaud?

Why choose Zeffy over Qgiv and Blackbaud if you're a nonprofit

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Qgiv and Blackbaud charge fees on every raffle ticket sold — Zeffy doesn't

Qgiv charges 3.95% plus monthly fees starting at $40, and Blackbaud takes 3% with enterprise contracts. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every raffle ticket sold goes straight to your cause.

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Run 50/50 draws and basket raffles without paying for the privilege

Qgiv requires add-on fees for raffle tools, and Blackbaud doesn't offer raffle functionality at all. Zeffy includes online raffles and 50/50 draws at no cost, so you can launch compliant campaigns in minutes.

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Your raffle revenue should fund your mission, not your software

Qgiv's fees add up fast on high-volume raffles, and Blackbaud forces you to manage raffles outside their platform. Zeffy tracks sales, sets ticket limits, and keeps you compliant without taking a cut.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying monthly fees?

Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and raffles at zero cost. Qgiv charges $40-$259/month for these features, while Blackbaud requires enterprise contracts. With Zeffy, you get everything in one platform without budgeting for software.

Do I need technical support or IT staff to get started?

No. Zeffy works right out of the box — create donation forms and launch campaigns in under 30 minutes. Qgiv and Blackbaud require technical setup and training. Zeffy includes free support from nonprofit experts who understand small organizations.

How much will I actually save compared to other all-in-one platforms?

On $10,000 raised, you keep everything with Zeffy versus losing $395+ with Qgiv (3.95% fees) or $300+ with Blackbaud (2.99% fees). Plus no monthly bills — Qgiv charges up to $259/month and Blackbaud requires enterprise contracts starting at $10,000+.

Can I get help when I need it without paying for premium support?

Yes. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support to every organization with 2-6 hour response times. Qgiv reserves priority help for customers paying $100+/month, while Blackbaud requires $10,000+ enterprise contracts for full support.

Will I need to buy separate tools for different fundraising activities?

No. Zeffy includes donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and email in one platform at zero cost. Qgiv charges extra for auctions and peer-to-peer, while Blackbaud sells each tool separately through different products.

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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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100% free forever.

100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!