Cash App Wasn't Built for Nonprofits — Here's What You're Missing
Cash App takes 2.6% + $0.15 per donation and offers no tax receipts or donor tracking. Compare the full feature gap.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep 100% of every donation — no fees, no fine print
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Keep 100% of every donation, even from credit cards
Cash App charges 3% on credit card donations. With Zeffy, donors give more because they know every dollar reaches your mission — no fees deducted, ever.
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Built for nonprofits, not personal payments
Cash App lacks donor tracking, tax receipts, and campaign tools. Zeffy gives you everything nonprofits actually need in one simple platform.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits
Cash App's generic support can't help with donor receipts or campaign strategy. Zeffy's team knows nonprofits — get answers in 2-6 hours from fundraising experts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cash App work for running fundraising events or selling tickets?
Cash App has no event or ticketing features. Zeffy lets you create event pages, sell tickets, manage registrations, send confirmations, and track attendees with zero fees on every ticket sold.
How does Zeffy compare to Cash App for nonprofit donations?
Cash App charges 2.6% + $0.15 per donation and requires donors to have accounts. Zeffy is 100% free with zero transaction fees, works with any payment method, and includes donation forms, tax receipts, and donor management tools that Cash App doesn't offer.
Can I track donor information and send tax receipts with Cash App?
Cash App only shows payment history without donor contact details or giving records. Zeffy gives you a complete donor database with contact information, donation history, automated tax receipts, and email tools to stay connected with supporters.
Why should my nonprofit use Zeffy instead of Cash App?
Cash App is a peer-to-peer payment app, not fundraising software. Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with donation forms, event ticketing, donor management, email tools, and tax receipts—all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation.
How much does Cash App charge churches and nonprofits for donations?
Cash App charges 2.6% + $0.15 per transaction for Cash App payments, or 3% for credit card payments. On $10,000 raised, that's roughly $260-$330 going to fees instead of your mission.
Do donors need an account to give through Cash App?
Yes, Cash App requires donors to download the app and create an account before they can send money. Zeffy lets anyone donate instantly with a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer—no account required.
Can my nonprofit accept credit cards through Cash App?
Cash App does accept credit cards, but charges 3% per transaction. Zeffy covers all credit card processing fees, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every credit card donation.
Is there a free alternative to Cash App for nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits—no platform fees, no transaction fees, and no credit card fees. Unlike Cash App, Zeffy also includes donation forms, donor management, tax receipts, and event ticketing at no cost.
How do I set up recurring donations with Cash App for my nonprofit?
Cash App doesn't support automated recurring donations for nonprofits. Zeffy includes built-in recurring giving tools that let donors set up monthly contributions with automatic tax receipts—all free.
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.
100,000+ 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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