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Keep 100% of your workforce development nonprofit’s donations — no fees, ever

Most fundraising platforms quietly take 5–10% of every donation in fees. Zeffy is the only zero-fee solution built for Workforce Development Nonprofits, so every dollar goes to your mission, not fundraising fees.

Trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits — including hundreds of Workforce Development Nonprofits

Zero-fee fundraising for Workforce Development Nonprofits

How Zeffy helps Workforce Development Nonprofits raise money

Workforce Development Nonprofits use Zeffy to fund everything from from skills scholarships to employer-sponsored silent auctions—without losing a cent to fees. Here's how:

Bridge the Skills Gap Scholarship Drive

Use a custom donation form to raise funds for scholarships that enable low-income adults to enroll in vocational training—100% of gifts go directly to students.

Career Champions Monthly Giving Club

Encourage supporters to commit to monthly gifts to sustain long-term training programs and job placement services with automatic, fee-free recurring donations.

Alumni Peer Fundraising Push

Empower program graduates to create personal fundraising pages and rally their networks to support new cohorts entering job training programs.

Annual Job Readiness Gala

Sell tickets to a gala dinner featuring keynote speakers and trainee success stories, managing RSVPs and payments entirely online.

Back-to-Work Raffle

Host a raffle offering career toolkit bundles and tech devices to raise funds for classroom supplies and materials—tickets sold online in minutes.

Employer Sponsorship Silent Auction

Gather in-kind donations from local businesses and let supporters bid silently online or at your fundraising dinner to boost program resources.

How Zeffy compares to other fundraising platforms for Workforce Development Nonprofits

Fees
You keep
You loose
0% platform & processing fees
$50,000
$0
2.9% + $0.30/transaction
$48,400
-$1,600
2.2% + $0.30 + ~2.35% platform fees
$47,500
-$2,500
2.9% + $0.30/transaction
$48,350
-$1,650
3.7% + $1.79/ticket + 2.9% processing
$46,550
-$3,450 (est.)
1.99% + $0.49
$48,560
-$1,440
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Top 6 fundraising ideas for Workforce Development Nonprofits

🍔 Skills & Grills Cook-Off

Host a community BBQ cook-off where teams compete and guests vote with donations to fund job training programs.

🚐 Mobile Workshop Tour

Outfit a van with mini training stations, then sell sponsorships and attendee spots as you tour neighborhoods delivering career workshops.

📹 Career Reels Challenge

Invite supporters to post 30s career tip videos; donations unlock votes for favorites. Boost skills awareness and grow peer-to-peer giving.

🧗‍♀️ Climb for Careers

Participants tackle a ropes course or rock wall, collecting pledges per foot climbed. Funds fuel your next cohort of workforce trainees.

🌅 Sunset Mentor Cruise

Set sail on an evening networking boat cruise. Tickets connect mentors, trainees, and donors while raising funds for mentorship programs.

🌳 Skills in the Park

Organize an open-air skill showcase in the park. Visitors buy token votes to support their favorite trainee demos and your training programs.

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Explore 40+ free Workforce Development Nonprofits fundraising ideas

Top grants for Workforce Development Nonprofits in 2025

Unlock funding with top grants tailored to your workforce development nonprofit. These options are a great place to start.

Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Funding Opportunity

NIST

Up to $200,000

This NIST funding opportunity supports regional alliances for cybersecurity education and workforce development, with a deadline of July 1, 2025.

FY 2026 Innovative Pre-ETS NCO

NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Not specified

The NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development is seeking applications for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities, with a deadline of July 22, 2025.

William Penn Foundation Open Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

William Penn Foundation

Not specified

The William Penn Foundation has open RFPs with upcoming deadlines, including one on July 25, 2025, for various initiatives.

NRPA Mini Grants

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Up to $10,000

NRPA offers mini grants of up to $10,000 with no match required, due July 25, 2025, for projects supporting the parks and recreation sector.

Top companies that donate to Workforce Development Nonprofits in 2025

Looking for corporate partners that support your workforce development nonprofit’s mission? These companies offer grants, matching gifts, and in-kind donations to help churches expand their outreach and sustain long-term growth.

Walmart

Supports nonprofits through local grants and community programs.

Bank of America

Supports economic mobility and nonprofit leadership development through grants and programs.

Southwest Airlines

Provides charitable donations to nonprofits focusing on workforce development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Microsoft

Empowers people and organizations by providing technology and resources to advance their missions.

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