YourCause Needs Corporate Partners. Zeffy Works for Any Nonprofit.
Accept donations, sell tickets, and manage donors directly with zero fees — no employer partnerships required.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS YourCause
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run your fundraising without needing a corporate partner
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Run your fundraising without needing a corporate partner
YourCause is built for employee giving programs, not grassroots nonprofits. Zeffy gives you direct donor access, zero fees, and full control.
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You need a fundraising platform, not a corporate portal
YourCause connects you to corporate giving programs — but you can't launch campaigns, manage donors, or communicate directly. Zeffy gives you the tools to fundraise on your own terms.
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Run campaigns you control, not ones you wait for
YourCause requires employer partnerships to access donations. Zeffy lets you create donation pages, sell tickets, run peer-to-peer campaigns, and email supporters — all in one place, with zero fees.
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Get started in minutes, not months
YourCause requires corporate partnerships and complex setup before you can accept a single donation. Zeffy works right away — create your first campaign, customize your page, and start fundraising today.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy work without corporate partnerships?
Yes. Zeffy works independently so you can accept donations, sell tickets, and run campaigns without waiting for employer matching programs. You control your fundraising directly.
Can I create my own fundraising campaigns on Zeffy?
Absolutely. Create donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, and email your supporters directly. You own the donor relationships and campaign data from day one.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to YourCause?
Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees or monthly charges. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy running, so you keep every dollar raised.
Can I manage donor relationships directly with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes built-in donor management and email tools so you can track giving history, send personalized thank-you messages, and build relationships without relying on corporate intermediaries.
What are Zeffy's fees for nonprofits in 2026?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero transaction fees, and zero monthly charges in 2026. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout. The tip is never required, and nonprofits never pay anything. This model has kept Zeffy sustainable while helping organizations raise over $2B.
Is Zeffy better than YourCause for small nonprofits?
If you want to run your own campaigns and accept donations directly from supporters, Zeffy gives you full control with no fees. YourCause focuses on corporate giving programs and employer matching, which requires partnerships and doesn't offer direct fundraising tools.
Can I use Zeffy without setting up corporate partnerships?
Yes. Unlike YourCause, Zeffy lets you launch donation pages, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns immediately without needing employer programs or corporate intermediaries.
Does Zeffy include a CRM for tracking donors?
Yes. Zeffy includes built-in donor management so you can track giving history, segment supporters, and send personalized emails, all from one dashboard at no cost.
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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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