Evently VS Givergy
Evently and Givergy help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, silent auctions, donor management, and donation forms — all with zero fees so every dollar from your gala or fundraiser stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Evently and Givergy if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event revenue
Evently and Givergy take 3-5% of every ticket and donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or auction actually raises money for your mission.
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Get nonprofit-built tools, not generic event software
Event platforms miss key nonprofit needs like donor stewardship and tax receipts. Zeffy builds specifically for fundraising with donor management built in.
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Access real support when you need it most
Generic event platforms offer basic help centers and tiered support. Zeffy provides unlimited phone and email support to every nonprofit at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Zeffy different from event platforms like Evently and Givergy?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with zero fees, while event platforms charge 3-5% plus monthly costs. You get nonprofit essentials like donor management, tax receipts, and ongoing fundraising tools that event platforms don't offer.
Do I need multiple platforms if I use Evently or Givergy for my nonprofit?
Yes, event platforms focus mainly on ticketing and auctions. You'd need separate tools for memberships, online stores, and year-round donations. Zeffy handles all your fundraising needs in one place with no fees.
Why choose Zeffy over Evently for nonprofit events?
Zeffy keeps 100% of your fundraising revenue with zero platform fees, while Evently charges monthly fees plus 3-5% per ticket. Plus, you get nonprofit-specific tools like donor management and tax receipts that Evently lacks.
How does Zeffy compare to Givergy for fundraising events?
Unlike Givergy's 5% platform cut plus card fees, Zeffy charges nothing. You also get a complete nonprofit toolkit including memberships, online store, and peer-to-peer campaigns that Givergy doesn't offer.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising?
Yes, Zeffy supports ticketing, auctions, raffles, donations, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns all in one platform. Event platforms like Evently and Givergy focus mainly on events, requiring separate tools for other fundraising.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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