Venmo for Nonprofits: Fees, Features, and What You're Actually Paying For
Accept donations with zero fees while building lasting donor relationships. Keep 100% of every dollar raised for your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep every dollar raised, not just what's left over
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Keep 100% of donations, not 97%
Venmo charges 2.9% + $0.30 on business transactions. That's $290 lost on every $10,000 raised. Zeffy charges nothing, so every dollar goes to your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not splitting dinner bills
Venmo lacks donation receipts, donor tracking, and campaign tools. Zeffy gives you everything nonprofits actually need in one simple platform.
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Get real support when you need it most
Venmo offers basic FAQ help for payment issues. Zeffy gives you 2-6 hour email responses from nonprofit fundraising experts who actually understand your mission.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to Venmo for nonprofits?
Zeffy provides complete donor profiles, giving history, and communication tools built for nonprofits. Venmo only shows basic transaction data without donor insights or relationship management features your organization needs.
Can nonprofits accept recurring donations through Venmo?
No. Venmo doesn't support recurring payments for nonprofit donations. Zeffy enables automatic monthly giving programs that help build sustainable funding while reducing administrative work for your team.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Venmo for donations?
Zeffy keeps 100% of donations in your hands while Venmo takes 1.9% + $0.10 per transaction. Built specifically for nonprofits, Zeffy provides donation receipts, donor management, and fundraising tools that Venmo lacks.
Can Venmo handle nonprofit fundraising events and campaigns?
No. Venmo only offers basic peer-to-peer payments without event ticketing, auction tools, or campaign management. Zeffy provides complete fundraising solutions including events, raffles, and donor tracking in one platform.
Does Venmo provide tax receipts for nonprofit donations?
Venmo doesn't generate tax-compliant donation receipts or track donor information for nonprofits. Zeffy automatically creates proper receipts and maintains donor records to help your organization stay compliant and organized.
Is Venmo free for nonprofits?
No. Venmo charges nonprofits 1.9% + $0.10 per donation, meaning you lose nearly $2 on every $100 gift. Zeffy is 100% free with no processing fees, so your nonprofit keeps every dollar donated.
Can you set up a Venmo account for a nonprofit organization?
Yes, but you'll need to create a PayPal business account first, then set up a Venmo charity profile through PayPal. Zeffy offers a simpler setup designed specifically for nonprofits without requiring a separate business account.
What are the pros and cons of Venmo for nonprofits?
Venmo is easy to use and popular with younger donors, but it lacks recurring donations, donor management, tax receipts, and fundraising tools. Zeffy provides all these features built for nonprofits at zero cost.
How does Zeffy make money if it's free?
Zeffy operates on an optional donor tip model where donors can choose to support the platform. This keeps Zeffy 100% free for nonprofits while ensuring you receive every dollar of your donations.
Can donors use Venmo to give to my nonprofit through Zeffy?
Zeffy doesn't integrate with Venmo, but it accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers—giving donors flexible payment options. Unlike Venmo, Zeffy also provides automatic tax receipts and donor tracking.
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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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