Zeffy VS Raise-365
Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while managing all your fundraising in one place. Raise-365 charges fees that add up quickly, but Zeffy covers all costs so every dollar goes directly to your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Keep 100% of donations instead of losing 5% to fees
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Keep every dollar raised for your mission
Raise-365's 5% platform fee plus processing costs can drain hundreds from small campaigns. Zeffy's zero-fee model means your $1,000 fundraiser stays at $1,000.
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Skip the setup headaches and start fundraising
While Raise-365 focuses on managed campaigns for schools, Zeffy gives you simple tools that work for any cause without the complexity or specialized setup requirements.
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Get expert help when you need it most
Raise-365's business-hours support leaves you stuck during weekend events. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2-6 hours with jargon-free help that actually makes sense.
How much money will my nonprofit save by switching from Raise-365 to Zeffy?
With Raise-365's 5% platform fee plus processing costs, a nonprofit raising $50,000 annually loses $2,500+ to fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so you keep that entire $2,500 for your programs instead.
Can Zeffy handle all the same fundraising activities as Raise-365?
Yes, Zeffy offers donations, events, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and memberships - all with zero fees. Plus you get features like Tap to Pay that turn any iPhone into a payment terminal.
Is Zeffy's support as comprehensive as Raise-365's customer service?
Zeffy provides unlimited free support including live chat, phone calls, training webinars, and a complete help center. Unlike Raise-365's business-hours-only support, you get help whenever you need it.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model work compared to Raise-365's pricing structure?
Raise-365 charges a 5% platform fee plus processing costs on every donation. Zeffy covers all costs through voluntary donor contributions, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of donations without any required fees.
Can small nonprofits really manage all their fundraising needs without paying platform fees?
Yes, Zeffy provides donations, events, memberships, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns with zero required fees. Small nonprofits get enterprise-level tools without the enterprise-level costs that drain your budget.
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.
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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