GiveCampus Takes 8% Per Donation. Here's What Zeffy Charges Instead.
Plus auctions, raffles, and memberships GiveCampus doesn't offer. Compare features below.
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Zeffy VS Givecampus
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of every donation, not 92%
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You keep 100% of every donation, not 92%
GiveCampus charges 5% platform fees plus processing costs. With Zeffy, donors give what they want to give — and you keep every dollar of it.
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Get all the tools, not just the campaign ones
GiveCampus is built for peer-to-peer campaigns, but you still need tools for auctions, raffles, and memberships. Zeffy gives you everything in one place.
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Get started in minutes, not months
GiveCampus is built for universities with IT teams and onboarding timelines. Zeffy is built for small teams who need to start fundraising this week.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to GiveCampus?
Zeffy is completely free. GiveCampus charges 5% platform fees plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing costs per transaction, meaning you lose about 8% of every donation. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform running.
Can I run auctions and raffles on Zeffy like I can with other platforms?
Yes. GiveCampus focuses on peer-to-peer campaigns and giving days but doesn't include auction or raffle tools. Zeffy gives you donation forms, peer-to-peer, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and a full CRM in one place.
Do I need a long onboarding process to start using Zeffy?
No. GiveCampus is built for universities with IT support and longer setup timelines. Zeffy is designed for small teams who need to launch campaigns quickly without technical help or training sessions.
Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits or just universities?
Zeffy is built specifically for small nonprofits. GiveCampus is designed for universities with dedicated advancement teams. You get the same donor management and campaign tools without needing IT support or a learning curve.
Does Zeffy accept credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You can also take in-person payments at events. All payment methods are included at zero cost to your organization.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors. When someone donates, they can choose to leave a small contribution to support the platform. The tip is never required, and your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
What are the main GiveCampus competitors for small nonprofits?
Zeffy is a top GiveCampus alternative for small nonprofits. While GiveCampus focuses on universities and charges around 8% in combined fees, Zeffy offers the same fundraising tools with zero fees and faster setup for volunteer-led teams.
How much can my nonprofit save by switching from GiveCampus to Zeffy?
Organizations typically save 5-7% on every dollar raised. Real examples include Shrewsbury PTO saving $2,134, Westerner Band Boosters saving $3,456, and Torrey Pines Elementary saving $13,799.
Is Zeffy a legitimate fundraising platform?
Yes. Over 100,000 nonprofits trust Zeffy, and together they've raised more than $2 billion. The platform is rated #1 for customer satisfaction and offers unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts.
Does GiveCampus charge processing fees on top of platform fees?
Yes. GiveCampus charges 5% platform fees plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in processing costs. That means you keep only about 92% of each donation. Zeffy charges zero platform and zero processing fees.
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