Subsplash VS Blackbaud
Subsplash focuses on church engagement while Blackbaud requires enterprise contracts. Both charge processing fees — $2,900 lost on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Subsplash VS Blackbaud
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Subsplash and Blackbaud if you're a nonprofit
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Subsplash and Blackbaud charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
Subsplash has no raffle tools and Blackbaud requires third-party integrations. Zeffy gives you built-in raffle management with zero fees so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Your raffle needs more than a church app or enterprise contract
Subsplash focuses on church engagement and Blackbaud sells separate products for events. Zeffy includes raffle ticketing, compliance tracking, and donor management in one simple platform built for nonprofits.
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Launch compliant raffles in minutes without IT support or setup fees
Subsplash requires paid plans and support setup while Blackbaud needs technical staff and implementation timelines. Zeffy works right away with free help from nonprofit fundraising experts who speak your language.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get all the fundraising tools I need without paying multiple fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform with zero fees. Subsplash and Blackbaud charge processing fees on every donation plus require separate paid plans or enterprise contracts for full functionality.
Will I get the same level of support as a small nonprofit compared to large organizations?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit regardless of size. Both Subsplash and Blackbaud reserve priority support for higher-paying plans, leaving smaller nonprofits with slower response times and limited access.
Can I accept all payment types without extra setup costs or hardware purchases?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and tap-to-pay from any phone at zero cost. Subsplash limits ACH to recurring gifts only and requires separate hardware for events. Blackbaud requires their merchant services with setup fees and hardware purchases.
Can I run fundraising events without paying extra fees or buying separate tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, auctions, and raffles in one platform with zero fees. Subsplash has no auction or raffle tools and requires paid plans for events. Blackbaud sells these as separate enterprise products with setup fees.
Will I get nonprofit-focused features instead of church-specific tools?
Absolutely. Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with donation forms, CRM, and email tools designed for your mission. Subsplash focuses on church engagement with limited nonprofit features. Blackbaud requires enterprise contracts for full functionality.
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Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
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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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