Posted: February 26, 2024
If you’re researching online fundraising platforms for your nonprofit, you’ve likely come across GiveButter and Zeffy, two popular “free” fundraising solutions. But there’s a third option that might better serve your organization’s long-term financial health: Better Giving.
In this comprehensive comparison, we’ll examine all three platforms, highlighting where each excels. Most importantly, we’ll help you determine which platform aligns best with your nonprofit’s needs and growth goals.
What GiveButter Does Well:
Where GiveButter Falls Short:
GiveButter is ideal for: US-based nonprofits heavily focused on events and peer-to-peer fundraising who don’t need international support or fund management.
What Zeffy Does Well:
Where Zeffy Falls Short:
Zeffy is ideal for: Small nonprofits with simple needs who prioritize zero fees over advanced features.
What Better Giving Does Differently:
Better Giving takes a fundamentally different approach. As a nonprofit ourselves (501(c)(3), EIN 87-3758939), we built the platform we wished existed, one that doesn’t just process donations but helps nonprofits achieve long-term financial sustainability.
Our Unique Advantages:
Where We’re Different (Not Less)
You might notice we don’t have built-in event management or a full CRM suite. That’s intentional.
We believe nonprofits should choose the tools that work best for them, not be locked into an all-in-one system. Our Zapier integration lets you connect with hundreds of tools you already use – your tools, your decision!
Challenge: Unpredictable grant cycles, need for financial reserves Best Choice: Better Giving
Challenge: Complex event with auctions, ticket sales Best Choice: GiveButter
Challenge: Needs US fiscal sponsorship, accepts global donations Best Choice: Better Giving
While GiveButter and Zeffy focus on being “free,” they miss a crucial point: the opportunity cost of idle donations.
Consider this: A nonprofit processing $1 million in annual donations loses:
That’s why Better Giving built fund management directly into our platform. We’re not just saving you fees – we’re helping you grow your impact exponentially.
Choose GiveButter if:
You’re a US-only nonprofit focused heavily on events and peer-to-peer campaigns, and you’re willing to manage the “feature creep” that comes with their platform.
Choose Zeffy if:
You’re a small nonprofit who needs a new CRM, where saving every penny matters more than financial sustainability or the ability to accept all types of donations.
Choose Better Giving if:
You’re a growth-minded nonprofit that wants to build long-term financial sustainability while accepting any type of donation from anywhere in the world, all while reducing your administrative burden.
We built Better Giving because we believe nonprofits deserve more than just free donation processing. You deserve:
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