The delicate economics of a no-fee fundraising platform: Meet Zeffy

Through an โ€˜optional contributionโ€™ business model, the Montreal start-up has ensured that 30,000 non-profits can access the total amount of donations they receive.

Why It Matters

While online fundraising and donor management platforms often charge fees to cover their own operating costs, these small amounts can add up over time, taking valuable funds away from social purpose organizations and the communities they serve.

Montreal-based Zeffy is entirely fee-free for non-profits. Instead, the platform encourages donors to make an optional, additional contribution to Zeffy.

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