RaiseRight Earns Rebates. Zeffy Accepts Real Donations With Tax Receipts.
Plus events, donor CRM, and email tools — all included free. No gift card purchases required.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS RaiseRight
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run real fundraising campaigns, not just gift card programs
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Run real fundraising campaigns, not just gift card programs
Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, and donor tools in one place — so you can raise money year-round, not just when supporters shop.
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Gift cards aren't donations — and your supporters know it
RaiseRight earns rebates from purchases, not donations. Zeffy lets you accept real gifts — tax receipts, donor data, and all — so you can build relationships, not shopping lists.
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You need a fundraising platform, not a retail program
RaiseRight tracks gift card orders. Zeffy gives you donor profiles, email tools, event ticketing, and payment processing — everything you need to run campaigns that feel like fundraising.
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Get started in minutes, not months
RaiseRight is built for retail programs — not small nonprofits. Zeffy gets you fundraising today, with simple setup, no training required, and support from people who actually understand your work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept donations and issue tax receipts with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy processes real donations and automatically generates tax receipts for your donors. Unlike gift card programs that earn rebates, Zeffy helps you accept charitable gifts that qualify for tax deductions.
Does Zeffy charge fees on donations or transactions?
No. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with zero platform fees, monthly fees, or transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free, so you keep every dollar raised.
Can I manage donors and track giving history with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor management tools that track giving history, contact details, and engagement. You can segment donors, send targeted emails, and build relationships beyond one-time purchases.
Can I run events and sell tickets with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, registration forms, and payment processing in one place. You can sell tickets, collect RSVPs, and manage attendees without switching between tools or paying extra fees.
How is Zeffy different from RaiseRight for nonprofit fundraising?
RaiseRight focuses on gift card rebates, while Zeffy is an all-in-one fundraising platform with donations, events, auctions, and CRM tools. Zeffy lets you accept direct charitable donations with tax receipts, not just earn rebates from purchases.
Does RaiseRight have hidden fees or shipping costs?
RaiseRight charges a $10.50 fee for expedited or bulk shipping of physical gift cards, and their overall pricing transparency is limited. Zeffy has no shipping fees, no platform fees, and no hidden costs.
Can I run auctions or peer-to-peer campaigns with RaiseRight?
No. RaiseRight is limited to gift card fundraising and doesn't offer auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, or event ticketing. Zeffy includes all of these features at no cost.
What's the best free alternative to RaiseRight for schools and PTAs?
Zeffy offers schools and PTAs a complete fundraising toolkit with donations, ticketing, raffles, and donor management, all with zero fees. Unlike RaiseRight's rebate model, every dollar donated goes directly to your organization.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden catches?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, transaction fees, or monthly charges. Zeffy is funded by optional donor tips, which are never required, so you keep every dollar raised.
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.
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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