Raise 365 VS Snowball Fundraising
Raise 365 charges 5% platform fees plus 2.9% processing. Snowball charges 2.5% plus $549 annually. Both take thousands from your mission — compare the real costs.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS Snowball Fundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and Snowball Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of every raffle ticket sold
Raise 365 and Snowball take up to 8% off every ticket sold through platform fees and processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps every dollar for your mission.
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Run raffles, events, and campaigns in one place
Raise 365 and Snowball lock key features like ticketing and auctions behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you raffles, donations, events, email, and donor CRM in one place, free from day one.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofits
Raise 365 and Snowball offer limited support with slow response times during peak fundraising seasons. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2–6 business hours with free office hours and jargon-free help built for small teams.
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 raffle proceeds. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and raffles without upgrading to a paid plan?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donation forms at no cost. No upgrades or hidden fees to access the tools you need.
How quickly can I get help when setting up my first campaign?
Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond to emails in 2–6 business hours. You also get free live chat, phone support, and a help center built for small teams who need answers fast.
Can I switch from other platforms without losing my donor data?
Yes. Zeffy's team helps you import your donor database and campaign history at no extra cost. You'll keep all your giving records, contact details, and supporter information intact.
Do I need to pay extra to access auctions and in-person payment tools?
No. Zeffy includes auctions, tap-to-pay, and all payment methods from day one. Unlike other platforms that charge extra or require upgrades, everything is free forever.
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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