Splash That VS Swell Fundraising
SplashThat and Swell Fundraising help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. 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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Splash That VS Swell Fundraising
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Why choose Zeffy over SplashThat and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over SplashThat and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
Skip the fees and feature gaps that drain your budget
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
SplashThat and Swell charge processing fees on every ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walk-a-thon actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Run complete fundraising campaigns, not just events
SplashThat only handles event registration while Swell focuses on single campaigns. Zeffy combines events, auctions, raffles, and ongoing donations in one platform built for nonprofits.
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Build lasting donor relationships beyond single events
SplashThat and Swell treat attendees as one-time contacts. Zeffy tracks donor relationships across all touchpoints, helping you turn event supporters into recurring donors.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over SplashThat for nonprofit events?
SplashThat charges monthly fees plus processing costs that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy offers complete event management with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause. Plus, you get donor management and fundraising tools SplashThat lacks.
How does Zeffy compare to Swell Fundraising for event fundraising?
Swell charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees. Zeffy gives you the same event and fundraising capabilities with zero platform fees. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform, keeping more money for your mission.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising unlike these platforms?
Yes. While SplashThat and Swell focus mainly on events, Zeffy provides complete fundraising tools including donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and donor management. Run everything from one platform without paying fees.
What makes Zeffy different from event platforms like SplashThat and Swell?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs that reduce your fundraising. Zeffy gives you complete event management with zero fees, plus donor tracking, ongoing fundraising tools, and auction capabilities these platforms lack.
Why do nonprofits switch from event management platforms to Zeffy?
Nonprofits realize they need more than just event registration. Zeffy handles events, donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and donor management in one platform. No monthly fees means more money stays with your mission.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
50,000+ 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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