Fundraise Up Charges 4% Per Donation. What If You Kept It All?
Plus ticketing, auctions, raffles, and a donor CRM — tools Fundraise Up doesn't offer.
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Zeffy VS Fundraise up
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of every dollar without asking donors to cover fees
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Keep more of every dollar without asking donors to cover fees
Fundraise Up takes 4% per transaction plus processing fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so you keep everything your donors give.
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Keep more of every dollar your donors give
Fundraise Up charges 4% per transaction plus processing fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so your donors' full gift goes to your mission, not platform costs.
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Run your whole fundraising operation in one place
Fundraise Up focuses on donation forms. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and a donor CRM — no extra tools or integrations needed.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofits
Fundraise Up prioritizes enterprise clients. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts — no paid tiers, no waiting in line.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy handle payment processing without charging fees?
Zeffy covers all platform costs through optional donor contributions. You only pay standard payment processing fees (2.9% + 30¢), which go directly to the payment processor, not Zeffy.
Does Zeffy really charge zero platform fees for donations?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, so 100% of every donation goes directly to your nonprofit. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I run events and campaigns beyond just donation forms?
Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management in one platform. You won't need separate tools or integrations to run your fundraising campaigns.
What kind of support does Zeffy offer to small nonprofits?
Zeffy offers free, unlimited support to all nonprofits regardless of size. Our team understands the realities of small nonprofit work and is available to help you succeed without paid tiers or long wait times.
How much does Fundraise Up charge per donation?
Fundraise Up charges a 4% platform fee plus payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) on every donation. With Zeffy, there's no platform fee, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of what donors give.
Is Fundraise Up good for small nonprofits or just enterprise organizations?
Fundraise Up tends to prioritize enterprise clients with more complex needs. Zeffy is built for nonprofits of all sizes and offers free, unlimited support to every organization, no matter how small.
Does Zeffy take a percentage of donations like Fundraise Up does?
No. Zeffy charges zero platform fees and doesn't take a percentage of your donations. The only cost is standard payment processing (2.9% + 30¢), which goes directly to the payment processor.
What tools does Zeffy include that Fundraise Up doesn't?
Zeffy offers an all-in-one platform with donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and a built-in donor CRM. Fundraise Up focuses primarily on donation forms and may require additional tools for other fundraising needs.
How much would my nonprofit save switching from Fundraise Up to Zeffy?
If you raise $10,000 through Fundraise Up, you'd lose $400 to their 4% platform fee alone, plus processing fees. With Zeffy, you'd keep that $400 because there's no platform fee.
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