RaiseRight Earns Rebates. Zeffy Accepts Real Donations With Tax Receipts.

Plus events, donor CRM, and email tools — all included free. No gift card purchases required.

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Zeffy VS RaiseRight

Zeffy VS RaiseRight: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Card fees plus shipping per order

Processing fees

$0 in credit card and transaction fees. Zeffy covers these. How? →

$0.29.

$0.29 flat (bank) / 2.6% credit card / 1% debit per transaction convenience fee. First-party processing.

Platform fees

Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.

$0.

Free to join. No platform fee. Organizations keep 100% of earnings (rebates from brands).

Monthly fees

0/month.

No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.

$0.

No monthly fees, minimums, or maintenance fees. Free for all organizations.

Other fees

We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.

$10.50.

$10.50 expedited or bulk shipping for physical gift cards. eGift cards have no additional fee.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!

3/10.

No pricing page found. Fees only discoverable through Google searches and third-party sites.

Value for money

5/5.

450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.

N/A.

Features

5/5.

No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.

N/A.

Gift card fundraising only - no donation forms, events, memberships, or year-round nonprofit tools

Donations

Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.

No direct donation tools - focuses on gift card fundraising where supporters buy cards at retail value

Ticketing

Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.

No ticketing or event registration - not designed for fundraising events or gatherings

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.

Family and friend enrollment to earn rebates - but limited to gift card purchases, not flexible campaigns

Auctions

Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.

No auction tools - RaiseRight is a gift card fundraising platform, not an event or auction solution

Raffles

Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.

No raffle or contest tools - limited to gift card purchase fundraising model only

Online Store

Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.

Gift card marketplace only - no product sales, merchandise, or traditional online store capabilities

Memberships

Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.

No membership management - focuses on gift card purchases for fundraising, not member relationships

Donor management/CRM

Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.

No donor management - tracks gift card orders only, no donor profiles or giving history

Emails & Newsletter

Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.

Basic order notifications only - no fundraising campaigns, donor newsletters, or email tools

Payment Processing

Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.

Gift card purchases only - not a general payment processor for donations or transactions

Payment Methods

All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.

Gift card purchases only — fundraising is handled through gift-card sales; no direct donation processing, bank transfers, or in-person nonprofit payment tools.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

Fundraising through gift card purchases only - no direct donation processing for nonprofits

Apple Pay & Google Pay

One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.

Digital wallet support varies by retailer - not controlled by RaiseRight platform

ACH / Bank Transfers

Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.

No ACH payments - gift card model requires credit/debit card purchases only

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

Physical gift cards available at retail locations - no nonprofit payment processing tools

Support

5/5.

Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.

N/A.

Support built for retail partnerships, not nonprofit fundraising. Generic help resources with limited mission-focused guidance.

Help Center

Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.

Searchable help docs and FAQs focused on retail partners, with limited nonprofit-specific guidance.

Email Support

Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.

Email support is available but focused on retail partnerships, with limited nonprofit fundraising expertise.

Phone Support

Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.

Phone support available during business hours and focused on retail program questions only.

Onboarding

Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.

No dedicated nonprofit onboarding — onboarding is self-serve and geared toward retail partners.

Community

Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.

No community forum or user groups; resources are aimed at retail partners rather than nonprofit peer support.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over RaiseRight?

Run real fundraising campaigns, not just gift card programs

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Run real fundraising campaigns, not just gift card programs

Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, and donor tools in one place — so you can raise money year-round, not just when supporters shop.

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Gift cards aren't donations — and your supporters know it

RaiseRight earns rebates from purchases, not donations. Zeffy lets you accept real gifts — tax receipts, donor data, and all — so you can build relationships, not shopping lists.

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You need a fundraising platform, not a retail program

RaiseRight tracks gift card orders. Zeffy gives you donor profiles, email tools, event ticketing, and payment processing — everything you need to run campaigns that feel like fundraising.

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Get started in minutes, not months

RaiseRight is built for retail programs — not small nonprofits. Zeffy gets you fundraising today, with simple setup, no training required, and support from people who actually understand your work.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and RaiseRight

Can I accept donations and issue tax receipts with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy processes real donations and automatically generates tax receipts for your donors. Unlike gift card programs that earn rebates, Zeffy helps you accept charitable gifts that qualify for tax deductions.

Does Zeffy charge fees on donations or transactions?

No. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with zero platform fees, monthly fees, or transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free, so you keep every dollar raised.

Can I manage donors and track giving history with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy includes donor management tools that track giving history, contact details, and engagement. You can segment donors, send targeted emails, and build relationships beyond one-time purchases.

Can I run events and sell tickets with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, registration forms, and payment processing in one place. You can sell tickets, collect RSVPs, and manage attendees without switching between tools or paying extra fees.

How is Zeffy different from RaiseRight for nonprofit fundraising?

RaiseRight focuses on gift card rebates, while Zeffy is an all-in-one fundraising platform with donations, events, auctions, and CRM tools. Zeffy lets you accept direct charitable donations with tax receipts, not just earn rebates from purchases.

Does RaiseRight have hidden fees or shipping costs?

RaiseRight charges a $10.50 fee for expedited or bulk shipping of physical gift cards, and their overall pricing transparency is limited. Zeffy has no shipping fees, no platform fees, and no hidden costs.

Can I run auctions or peer-to-peer campaigns with RaiseRight?

No. RaiseRight is limited to gift card fundraising and doesn't offer auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, or event ticketing. Zeffy includes all of these features at no cost.

What's the best free alternative to RaiseRight for schools and PTAs?

Zeffy offers schools and PTAs a complete fundraising toolkit with donations, ticketing, raffles, and donor management, all with zero fees. Unlike RaiseRight's rebate model, every dollar donated goes directly to your organization.

Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden catches?

Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, transaction fees, or monthly charges. Zeffy is funded by optional donor tips, which are never required, so you keep every dollar raised.

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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!