Zeffy VS GiveSendGo
Keep 100% of every donation with professional fundraising tools built for nonprofits, not crowdfunding campaigns. Zero fees means every dollar goes directly to your mission while you build lasting donor relationships.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Keep 100% of donations, not 97%
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Your donors deserve better than crowdfunding fees
GiveSendGo takes 2.9% + $0.30 from every donation. With Zeffy, 100% goes to your cause — no fees, no fine print, no donor guilt about platform costs.
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Run real fundraising, not just donation campaigns
GiveSendGo only handles donations. Zeffy gives you events, memberships, peer-to-peer, and donor management — everything you need in one place.
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Get help when you need it, not when it's convenient
GiveSendGo offers basic FAQ support with delayed responses. Zeffy gives you 2-6 hour email replies, bookable office hours, and nonprofit experts who actually get it.
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to GiveSendGo's campaign-focused approach?
Zeffy tracks donor history, sends automated tax receipts, and helps build lasting relationships with supporters. GiveSendGo focuses on individual campaigns without ongoing donor management, making it difficult to nurture repeat giving or maintain supporter engagement beyond single campaigns.
Can Zeffy support multiple fundraising methods beyond basic crowdfunding campaigns?
Yes, Zeffy offers donations, events, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising all with zero fees. GiveSendGo only handles basic crowdfunding campaigns, limiting your fundraising options and charging 2.9% + $0.30 on every transaction across all methods.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to GiveSendGo's 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fees?
Zeffy charges zero fees on all donations, meaning your nonprofit keeps 100% of every dollar raised. GiveSendGo takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, reducing a $1,000 donation to $970. Over time, these fees add up significantly.
Can I use Zeffy for ongoing nonprofit fundraising beyond one-time crowdfunding campaigns?
Yes, Zeffy is built for nonprofits' year-round needs with donor management, recurring donations, event ticketing, and online stores. GiveSendGo focuses on short-term crowdfunding campaigns without ongoing donor relationship tools.
What payment options does Zeffy offer that GiveSendGo doesn't?
Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers and offers Tap to Pay for in-person donations at events. GiveSendGo only processes online credit card payments, limiting your fundraising flexibility for different donor preferences and event situations.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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