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Free recurring donations for nonprofits

A 2.9% + $0.30 cut on a $25 monthly gift gets charged every month, for as long as the donor gives. Zeffy is the only platform where $25 a month means $25 a month, gift after gift. No platform fee, no transaction fee, no credit card fee. Ever.

100% free forever.
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Set up recurring donations in minutes

Step 1

Create your free donation form

Turn on monthly, quarterly, or yearly giving options. No credit card needed.

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Step 2

Let donors choose to give monthly

Add suggested monthly amounts and a compelling ask. Donors give in a few taps with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.

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Step 3

Donors manage their own gifts

Supporters update their card, change the amount, or cancel anytime from their dashboard.

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Step 4

Keep 100% of every recurring gift

Every monthly gift reaches your mission in full, and Zeffy sends one cumulative year-end tax receipt automatically.

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Step 1

Create your free donation form

Turn on monthly, quarterly, or yearly giving options. No credit card needed.

Step 2

Let donors choose to give monthly

Add suggested monthly amounts and a compelling ask. Donors give in a few taps with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.

Step 3

Donors manage their own gifts

Supporters update their card, change the amount, or cancel anytime from their dashboard.

Step 4

Keep 100% of every recurring gift

Every monthly gift reaches your mission in full, and Zeffy sends one cumulative year-end tax receipt automatically.

100% free forever.
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Common questions about recurring donations

Does Zeffy charge fees on recurring donations?

No. Every recurring gift is 100% free. A $25/month donor sends the full $1,500 over 5 years; a 2.9% + $0.30 platform would skim a cut every single month.

How do donors set up a recurring donation?

They pick a monthly, quarterly, or yearly option on your form and confirm. Zeffy supports monthly, quarterly, and yearly, not weekly.

Can donors manage or cancel their recurring gift?

Yes, anytime from their own dashboard.

Do recurring donors get a tax receipt?

Yes, including one cumulative year-end receipt.

What payment methods work for recurring gifts?

Cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

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Why nonprofits choose Zeffy for recurring giving

0% fees on every recurring gift, forever

Monthly, quarterly, and yearly options

Donor self-management (update, pause, cancel)

Apple Pay and Google Pay for recurring

Automatic recurring and cumulative year-end receipts

Donor records built in

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Turn one-time donors into monthly supporters

Set up free recurring giving and keep 100% of every gift, month after month.

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