Raise 365 VS OnlineGiving.org
Raise 365 takes 5% + processing fees on every donation. OnlineGiving.org charges $35/month plus 2.75% per gift. Both platforms eat into your mission budget.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS OnlineGiving.org
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and OnlineGiving.org if you're a nonprofit
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Raise 365 and OnlineGiving.org charge fees on every gift, Zeffy covers all costs
Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees, OnlineGiving.org charges $35/month plus processing costs. Zeffy covers platform and payment fees so your $1,000 raffle stays at $1,000.
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Both platforms gate key tools behind paid plans, Zeffy includes everything for free
Raise 365 locks raffles and ticketing behind upgrades, OnlineGiving.org gates peer-to-peer and events on premium plans. Zeffy gives you donations, raffles, auctions, ticketing, and CRM in one place at no cost.
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Raise 365 and OnlineGiving.org require setup delays, Zeffy launches campaigns today
Raise 365 offers unclear setup with limited help resources, OnlineGiving.org requires merchant approval that delays fundraising. Zeffy lets small teams launch their first campaign in under 30 minutes with no waiting.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and peer-to-peer campaigns without paying extra?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and CRM at no cost. No upgrades or hidden fees to access features you need.
How quickly can I launch my first campaign?
Most organizations launch their first campaign the same day they sign up. Our tools are built for small teams with no tech experience required.
Why do other platforms charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most platforms take a cut to fund their business. Zeffy covers all costs through voluntary donor contributions, so 100% of your fundraising goes to your mission.
Can I access all features without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you auctions, raffles, memberships, CRM, and email tools at no cost. Other platforms lock these behind premium plans that cost hundreds monthly.
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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.
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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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