Zeffy VS Raise-365
Raise-365 Fees, Features, and Reviews: What Nonprofits Should Know
Zeffy VS Raise-365
Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while managing donors, events, and campaigns in one place. Build stronger relationships without platform costs eating into your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Raise-365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of donations, not 95%
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Keep 100% of donations, not 95%
Raise 365's 5% platform fee plus processing costs can drain hundreds from small campaigns. Zeffy's zero-fee model means your $1,000 fundraiser stays at $1,000.
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One platform, not five scattered tools
Skip the tool juggling act. Zeffy combines donations, events, donor management, and communications in one simple platform built for small nonprofit teams.
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Get help when you need it, not when it's convenient
Raise 365's support is limited to business hours with response delays. Zeffy offers 2-6 hour email responses and bookable office hours from nonprofit experts.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Raise 365?
Zeffy eliminates all fees so you keep 100% of donations, while Raise 365 takes 5% plus processing costs. Your $10,000 campaign stays at $10,000 with Zeffy instead of losing $750+ to fees.
How do Zeffy's fees compare to Raise 365's pricing?
Raise 365 charges 5% platform fees plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing fees on every donation. Zeffy has zero required fees and covers all costs through voluntary donor contributions.
Which platform offers better donor management features?
Both platforms offer donor tracking, but Zeffy provides comprehensive donor management without eating into your budget. You get the same capabilities while keeping every dollar raised.
Can Zeffy handle the same fundraising activities as Raise 365?
Yes, Zeffy offers donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions just like Raise 365. The difference is you keep every dollar raised instead of losing 5% plus processing fees to platform costs.
How does Zeffy's support compare to Raise 365's customer service?
Zeffy provides unlimited email and phone support at no extra cost, while Raise 365 limits phone support to business hours for paid plans. You get better help without paying premium fees.
Is Raise 365 legit?
Yes, Raise 365 is a legitimate fundraising platform used by schools and groups. However, their 5% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing fees mean you'll lose a significant portion of every donation, unlike Zeffy where you keep 100%.
How does Zeffy make money if it's free?
Zeffy operates on voluntary donor contributions—donors can optionally tip to support the platform at checkout. There are no required fees, so nonprofits always keep 100% of their donations.
Is it hard to switch from Raise 365 to Zeffy?
No, switching is straightforward. Zeffy's all-in-one platform replaces the fragmented tools Raise 365 requires, and you'll get unlimited support to help with setup at no extra cost.
Does Zeffy work for school fundraisers like Raise 365?
Yes, Zeffy supports all the same fundraising activities—donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions. Schools and teams can run successful campaigns while keeping every dollar raised instead of losing 5%+ to fees.
Are there any hidden fees with Zeffy?
No hidden fees. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs with zero required charges, so you truly keep 100% of donations with no surprises.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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