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Sell Out the Spring Concert
Create an easy ticket storefront for your spring concert to streamline seat reservations and track attendance without any fees.
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Choir Tour Team Fundraising
Empower each choir member to build personal pages and raise travel and lodging funds for your choir’s next tour.
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New Robes & Instrument Drive
Collect targeted donations to outfit your choir with new robes or rent musical instruments for upcoming performances.
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Harmony Sustainers Circle
Set up monthly giving so supporters can automatically fund sheet music, rehearsal space, and operational costs year-round.
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Chorus Merch & CD Shop
Offer choir-branded CDs, T-shirts, and tote bags online to engage fans and raise funds in a 100% fee-free storefront.
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Patron of the Choir Membership
Launch a tiered membership program with exclusive content, backstage access, and special event invites for your most dedicated supporters.
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With Zeffy, you keep every cent.
Here’s what that $2,500 can fund instead
🎵 25 custom choir robes
so singers feel united and confident on stage
🎼 100 new sheet music arrangements
expanding your repertoire with fresh and inspiring pieces
🎤 Professional sound system rental for one concert
ensuring every voice is heard clearly by your audience
🎹 20 hours of professional accompanist sessions
giving your choir expert musical support for flawless performances
🚍 One-day choir tour bus rental
bringing your music to new communities and spreading joy
How Zeffy compares to other fundraising platforms for Choirs
Fees | You keep | You loose | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
.svg){kind=small} | 0% platform & processing fees | $50,000 | $0 | |
 | 2.9% + $0.30/transaction | $48,400 |  -$1,600 | |
 | 2.2% + $0.30 + ~2.35% platform fees | $47,500 | -$2,500 | |
 | 2.9% + $0.30/transaction | $48,350 | -$1,650 | |
 | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket + 2.9% processing | $46,550 | -$3,450 (est.) | |
 | 1.99% + $0.49 | $48,560 | -$1,440 |
100% free, always.
Top 6 fundraising ideas for Choirs
🌳 Parkside Mini-Concert
Host ticketed outdoor performances in the park with picnic vibes and donation-based entry.
🎶 Summer Songshare Live
Stream weekly choir performances online, with a virtual tip jar and song requests to boost donor engagement.
🍔 Choir Cookout & Karaoke
Combine a community barbecue with live choir sets and karaoke, driving donations through entry fees and sponsorships.
📣 Harmonize for Hope Challenge
Encourage supporters to post choir cover videos on socials, tag friends and raise peer-to-peer pledges per like.
🛍️ Choir Merch Pop-up
Set up a booth at summer markets selling choir T-shirts, totes and CDs—proceeds fund community tours.
🚴 Harmony Bike & Sing
Organize a fun ride with performances at rest stops, with riders collecting per-mile sponsorships.
Want more inspiration?
Explore 40+ free Choirs fundraising ideas
Top grants for Choirs in 2025
Grants for Arts Projects
National Endowment for the Arts
$10,000-$100,000
Supports arts projects and arts education, with deadlines on March 11 and July 17, 2025.
Amphion Grant Program (Fall Cycle)
The Amphion Foundation, Inc.
$1,500-$7,500
Supports the performance of contemporary concert music, with a deadline of September 25, 2025.
Salt Lick Incubator Grant
Salt Lick Incubator
Up to $15,000
Provides funding for artistic projects, with a deadline of July 15, 2025.
Creative Projects Grant (CPG)
Illinois Arts Council
Up to $12,000
Offers funding for creative projects for artists, opening on July 1, 2025.
Top companies that donate to Choirs in 2025
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Walmart
Supports education nonprofits through local grants and Spark Good programs
Chorus America
Partners with businesses to support the choral field through conference and program sponsorships
Gibson
Supports music education and access to making music through its GibsonGives initiative
AT&T
Supports education and digital equity, including support for music technology education
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really 100% free for Choirs? What’s the catch?
Yes, Zeffy is completely free for Choirs! There are no platform fees, no processing fees, and no hidden costs. We rely on optional tips from donors who choose to support our mission, ensuring every dollar you raise stays with your Choir and its mission.
Can Choirs use Zeffy to collect tithes or donations?
Absolutely! Choirs can use Zeffy to collect tithes, general donations, event tickets, and even set up recurring giving, all without paying any fees. This ensures that every contribution supports your Choir and the music it brings to the community.
What types of fundraising campaigns can Choirs run with Zeffy?
Choirs can run a variety of fundraising campaigns with Zeffy, including peer-to-peer fundraising, ticketed concerts or events, and setting up recurring donations. Whether you're planning a community concert or establishing a monthly giving program, Zeffy has you covered.
What’s the best fundraising platform for Choirs?
Zeffy is the best choice for Choirs as the only truly 100% free fundraising platform. Unlike other platforms that charge processing fees or have hidden costs, Zeffy ensures all donations go directly to supporting your Choir's mission. This means more funds for your programs, performers, and events.
