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Launch an Alumni Giving Circle
Invite alumni to commit monthly donations that power scholarships, house maintenance, and chapter growth—automated and fee-free.
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Kick Off a Brotherhood Scholarship Drive
Create a dedicated donation page to fund member scholarships and academic programs, making it easy for donors to support educational goals.
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Rally Support with a Rush Week Peer Campaign
Empower new and current members to raise funds by sharing personalized pages, expanding reach during recruitment season.
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Sell Tickets to the Spring Formal Gala
Manage RSVPs, collect payments, and track attendance seamlessly for your big formal event and maximize fundraising revenue.
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Open a Greek Gear Online Store
Offer branded apparel and chapter merchandise online, providing members and alumni an easy way to show spirit—100% fee-free.
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Host a Charity Raffle Night
Sell raffle tickets for high-demand items like game tickets or gift baskets to boost engagement and raise funds for your philanthropy event.
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With Zeffy, you keep every cent.
Here’s what that $2,500 can fund instead
🎓 5 membership fee scholarships
So talented recruits join regardless of financial need
🍕 500 pizzas for bonding events
Bringing brothers together over slices and stories
🎤 Professional speaker for a leadership workshop
Inspiring members with real-world insights and advice
🏀 Intramural league fees for a full season
Encouraging teamwork, healthy competition, and fitness
🎉 DJ and sound rental for your next social mixer
Ensuring your event is memorable and vibrant
How Zeffy compares to other fundraising platforms for Fraternities
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 Fraternities
🌳 Campus Cleanup Relay
Organize relay teams to collect campus litter; donors pledge per bag collected, boosting community pride and fraternities’ environmental impact.
🏖️ Sandcastle Showdown
Host a beach sandcastle contest where teams register via entry fees and donors sponsor structures, mixing community fun with fund goals all summer long.
🎮 Fraternity Game Marathon
Run a weekend of online gaming tournaments; friends donate to enter matches or unlock live-stream challenges, engaging supporters digitally for funds.
🍔 Grill & Groove Cookout
Throw a summer cookout with BBQ, live music, and lawn games; sell tickets and secure local sponsors to boost funds and community connections.
📸 Frat Photo Quest
Launch a daily summer photo challenge; participants pay a small entry fee, share on social with your hashtag, driving donations and digital buzz.
🎬 Backyard Movie Bash
Screen outdoor movies on campus lawn; sell tickets, concessions, and ad spots between films to raise funds while building fraternity camaraderie.
Want more inspiration?
Explore 40+ free Fraternities fundraising ideas
Top grants for Fraternities in 2025
AFA Foundation Grants
AFA Foundation
Varies
The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors invites faculty, staff, and graduate students to submit grants for consideration for funding; preference is given to innovative projects aligned with strategic research aims.
Moose International Board of Directors Grants
Moose International
$2.5 million
The Moose International Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to be used as grants back to lodges across the Fraternity.
Hellenic Foundation Grants
The Hellenic Foundation
Varies
The Hellenic Foundation provides grants to Greek Orthodox organizations.
NEH Grants
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Varies
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) provides grants for projects in the humanities, potentially benefiting fraternities involved in relevant research or cultural preservation efforts.
Top companies that donate to Fraternities in 2025
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Walmart
Supports various nonprofit causes through grants and community programs.
Regions
Provides community sponsorships to fraternity organizations.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Provides community sponsorships to fraternity organizations.
Johnson & Johnson
Provides corporate sponsorships to fraternity organizations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really 100% free for Fraternities? What's the catch?
Yes, Zeffy is 100% free for fraternities! There are no platform fees, no processing fees, and absolutely no hidden costs. We stay free thanks to optional tips from donors who want to support our mission to help fraternities like yours keep every dime you raise.
Can Fraternities use Zeffy to collect donations?
Absolutely! Fraternities can use Zeffy to collect donations, from fundraising events to membership fees, all without paying any fees. Every dollar you raise is yours to support your fraternity's mission and activities.
What types of fundraising campaigns can Fraternities run with Zeffy?
Fraternities can run a wide variety of fundraising campaigns with Zeffy. Host peer-to-peer fundraisers to engage your network, sell tickets to your next event, or set up recurring donations for ongoing support. No matter your fundraising goals, Zeffy is here to help.
What's the best fundraising platform for Fraternities?
Zeffy is the only truly 100% free fundraising platform for fraternities. Other platforms might claim to be 'free' but still charge hidden fees. With Zeffy, every dollar goes to your fraternity's initiatives, not to fees. This way, you retain more funds for your mission and build trust with your donors.
