Facebook Fundraisers Takes 1.99% and Hides Your Donors. Here's the Alternative.
Facebook charges 1.99% + $0.49 per gift and won't share donor emails for thank-yous or tax receipts. Zeffy gives you full donor data and zero fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Facebook Fundraisers
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of every dollar and own your donor relationships
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Keep more of every dollar and own your donor relationships
Facebook takes fees and hides your supporters. Zeffy gives you 100% of donations, full donor data, and tools to build real relationships.
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You can't build relationships without donor data
Facebook keeps donor contact info locked away. Zeffy gives you full access to every supporter's details so you can say thank you, send updates, and build real relationships.
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Your fundraising shouldn't live in someone else's app
Facebook limits you to their platform and tools. Zeffy gives you a branded donation page, email campaigns, and a CRM — so you own your fundraising, not rent it.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Facebook's setup is buried in menus and help docs. Zeffy gets you fundraising in under 10 minutes — with free support from nonprofit experts if you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Facebook Fundraisers give me access to my donor contact information?
No. Facebook keeps donor contact details private, so you can't send thank you emails, tax receipts, or updates. Zeffy gives you full access to every donor's information so you can build real relationships and keep supporters engaged.
Can I use my own branding with Facebook Fundraisers?
No. Facebook Fundraisers live on Facebook's platform with their branding and design. Zeffy gives you a custom donation page with your logo, colors, and messaging so donors recognize and trust your organization.
How much does Facebook Fundraisers cost nonprofits?
Facebook charges 1.99% plus $0.49 per donation in processing fees. On a $10,000 campaign, that's $248 in fees. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits — donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform running.
Can I send tax receipts to donors through Facebook Fundraisers?
No. Facebook doesn't provide tax receipt tools or donor email addresses. Zeffy automatically generates and sends tax receipts to every donor, saving you hours of manual work and keeping you compliant.
Can I run auctions through Facebook Fundraisers?
No. Facebook Fundraisers only supports basic donation collection — there's no auction functionality built in. Zeffy includes free auction tools where you can add items, set bidding rules, send automatic outbid notifications, and charge winners when the auction closes.
How long does it take to set up a fundraiser on Zeffy vs Facebook?
You can launch a Zeffy donation page in under 10 minutes with your own branding, automatic tax receipts, and full donor access. Facebook Fundraisers are quick to create but lock you into their platform with limited customization and no donor contact info.
Does Zeffy have a CRM to track donors like Facebook does?
Facebook doesn't give you donor contact information at all, so there's nothing to track. Zeffy includes a free built-in CRM where you can see every donor's giving history, segment supporters, and send follow-up emails directly from the platform.
Is Zeffy really free or are there hidden fees?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits — no platform fees, no transaction fees, no credit card fees. The platform is funded by optional tips from donors, which are never required. You keep every dollar you raise.
Can I send email campaigns to donors with Facebook Fundraisers?
No. Since Facebook keeps donor contact details private, you can't email your supporters directly. Zeffy gives you full donor data plus built-in email tools so you can send thank-you messages, updates, and fundraising appeals without paying for a separate email platform.
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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.
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Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
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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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