Zeffy

Zeffy disrupted nonprofit fundraising by proving that a full-featured donation platform could operate without charging nonprofits anything. Like Givebutter, Zeffy uses a donor tipping model - donors are invited to add a voluntary contribution to cover platform costs. Organizations receive 100% of every donation with zero platform fees. The platform provides comprehensive fundraising tools that rival paid alternatives. Donation forms are highly customizable with your branding, custom fields, and designated fund options. Recurring giving lets donors set up monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions. The checkout process is streamlined to maximize conversion. Event ticketing handles everything from galas to conferences. Create tickets at various price points, manage capacity limits, and collect attendee information. Ticket sales and donations can combine in single transactions. The platform sends confirmation emails and digital tickets automatically. Membership management distinguishes Zeffy from some competitors. Set up membership levels with annual dues, track member status, and send renewal reminders. Churches use this for membership programs, donor circles, or subscription-based giving levels. Peer-to-peer fundraising empowers supporters to raise money on your behalf. Participants create personal fundraising pages connected to your campaign. This works well for mission trips, building campaigns, or any initiative where personal networks drive giving. The donor CRM captures giving history and contact information. View individual donor profiles showing all transactions. Segment donors for targeted communication. Export data for analysis or migration to other systems. Tax receipts generate automatically with proper language for donation acknowledgment. Donors receive immediate confirmation, and year-end statements compile giving history. The platform handles Canadian and US nonprofit requirements. The interface focuses on simplicity over overwhelming features. Churches new to online giving find Zeffy approachable. The trade-off is fewer advanced features than more complex platforms - but for most churches, the essentials are all present.

Create a free account at zeffy.com in minutes. Provide your organization name, select your nonprofit type, and enter basic contact information. No credit card required - the account is genuinely free. Complete your organization profile after signup. Add your logo, mission statement, and organization details. Connect your bank account for receiving funds - Zeffy uses Stripe for secure payment processing and fund transfers. Create your first donation form. Choose 'Donations' and configure the form: add your branding, set suggested donation amounts, create fund designations, and write compelling descriptions. Enable recurring giving options to encourage sustained support. Customize thank-you messages and tax receipts. The automatic emails represent your organization, so personalize them. Include your tax ID and proper acknowledgment language for donor records. Embed the donation form on your website or share the direct link. Zeffy provides embed code that creates a seamless on-site giving experience. The direct link works for email campaigns and social media sharing. Set up event ticketing if applicable. Create the event with details, configure ticket types and pricing, and set capacity limits. Promote the event link to your congregation. Explore the donor management features as gifts come in. The CRM grows automatically as people give. Review donor profiles, segment your audience, and plan follow-up communications. Train your team on accessing reports and managing the platform. Zeffy's interface is intuitive, but multiple staff should understand how to pull reports and respond to donor inquiries.