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How is Zeffy free?
Zeffy relies entirely on optional contributions from donors. At the payment confirmation step - we ask donors to leave an optional contribution to Zeffy.
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What is Zeffy ?

Zeffy is the only 100% free fundraising platform in North America, built specifically for nonprofits. Zeffy offers a full range of tools for online fundraising, event ticketing, and more, all designed to help nonprofits maximize their impact and simplify their operations.

Is Zeffy really free?

Yes, Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits - we even cover all transaction fees. We've never charged a single dime to nonprofit's and we never will. 100% of all payments you receive through Zeffy go directly to your nonprofit.

Read our guide on how to avoid the hidden fees of the other "free" fundraising software for nonprofits

How does Zeffy make money?

Zeffy relies entirely on voluntary contributions from donors. On all forms, donors have the option (but are never obliged) to contribute to Zeffy. This is our only source of revenue and allows us to cover all of the fees for the 50,000+ nonprofits that fundraise with Zeffy.

How are Zeffy's reviews?

Zeffy is top-rated by thousands of nonprofits. Check it out for yourself here:

Capterra: Read our guide on how to avoid the hidden fees of the other "free" fundraising software for nonprofits

G2: Discover what nonprofits have to say about Zeffy.

Zeffy Blog: Get in-depth insights and testimonials.

How does Zeffy work?

Zeffy works by offering a simple, user-friendly platform where nonprofits can create and manage fundraising campaigns, donation forms, events, and more—all for free. We cover all the fees, even transaction/credit card fees, so your organization can focus on maximizing its impact.Zeffy relies entirely on voluntary contributions from donors. On all forms, donors have the option (but are never obliged) to contribute to Zeffy.

Is Zeffy legit?

Yes, Zeffy is legitimate. Zeffy is a registered B Corp™, trusted by over 25,000 nonprofits throughout North America, and has helped organizations raise over $500M, equalling $25M in fees saved.

What are Zeffy’s fees?

Zeffy has no fees. We cover all transaction fees, meaning 100% of the donations go to your nonprofit. We've never charged a single dime to nonprofit's and we never will. 100% of all payments you receive through Zeffy go directly to your nonprofit.

100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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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Decorative
“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”
Amy R
Amy R
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!
Debra B
Debra B
Glory to Glory Women's Mentoring Ministry
Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!
Carmen M
Carmen M
DIVINA World Foundation
Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!
Nathan C
Nathan C
Jiwa International
Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.
Ryan S
Ryan S
Jesters Theatre: Youth Unlimited
We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.
Jennifer H
Jennifer H
GSCB Troop 144
We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.
Mark B
Mark B
Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation
Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!
Stevie C
Stevie C
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