Raise 365 VS GivingFuel
Raise 365 takes 8% total fees on every donation. GivingFuel charges 2% plus monthly fees. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $800 on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS GivingFuel
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and GivingFuel if you're a nonprofit
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GivingFuel and Raise 365 charge monthly fees plus platform cuts on every donation — Zeffy covers all costs so you keep 100%
GivingFuel takes 2% plus $9 to $299 per month, Raise 365 charges 5% plus card fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your $1,000 fundraiser stays at $1,000 without doing the math or choosing a tier.
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GivingFuel locks ticketing and raffles behind paid plans, Raise 365 gates key features by tier — Zeffy gives you everything free, right away
GivingFuel restricts ticketing and peer-to-peer to premium plans, Raise 365 locks raffles and advanced tools behind upgrades. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, ticketing, and donor management in one place with no paywalls or add-ons.
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GivingFuel requires plan upgrades for full support, Raise 365 offers unclear help resources — Zeffy provides live chat, email, and phone support to everyone at no cost
GivingFuel reserves phone support for higher-tier subscribers, Raise 365 provides limited help with slow response times. Zeffy offers real humans via live chat, email, and phone for every nonprofit, no plan required.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations, ticket sales, and membership fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I access all features without upgrading to paid plans?
Absolutely. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management right away. No feature gates or upgrade requirements.
How quickly can I start fundraising compared to other platforms?
Most organizations launch their first campaign the same day they sign up. Our tools are built for small teams with no tech experience or setup calls required.
Why do other all-in-one platforms charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most all-in-one platforms take platform fees plus processing costs because they're built for profit. Zeffy covers all costs so nonprofits keep 100% of donations. We believe your mission deserves every dollar.
Can I run events and sell merchandise without separate tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, and online stores at no cost. Other platforms charge extra for these features or don't offer them at all, forcing you to juggle multiple tools.
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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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