Questions? Call us at (855) 997-5334 or email us at support@99pledges.com
Questions? Call us at (855) 997-5334 or email us at support@99pledges.com
Both 99Pledges and Zeffy offer peer-to-peer fundraising platforms that are free to use for schools, teams, and other fundraising organizations hoping to raise more during their a-thon events. However, while Zeffy advertises no transaction fees, users often end up paying the difference through time, effort, and even limits on their ability to accept large donations. 99Pledges’ platform offers a better user experience and more advanced features, all with $0 platform fee and $0 startup cost.
Automatic creation of individual donation pages
Dedicated fundraising coach
No parent/organizer setup
Expand your reach with easily shareable marketing materials
Receive your funds within 24 hours
$0 Startup fees and 0% platform fees
Easily accept mobile donations as well as cash and checks
Track your progress with leaderboards
Customizable donation pages
No minimum amounts
99Pledges provides dedicated fundraising support and is built specifically for peer-to-peer fundraising events. Fundraisers can create individual donation pages automatically, track participant progress, accept multiple payment types, and launch campaigns without startup or platform fees.
Schools, sports teams, and other fundraising groups are busy enough without throwing a complicated fundraiser into the mix. 99Pledges outperforms its competitors like Zeffy by helping your campaign meet its goals without the organizational headache.
Unlike Zeffy, 99Pledges exclusively specializes in peer-to-peer fundraising events. We understand the specific demands of hosting a-thon events like Walk-a-thons, Read-a-thons, and Fun Runs. In fact, we’ll go beyond the email and phone support provided by Zeffy to assign you your own fundraising coach, who will offer the targeted support you need to reach your goals with less stress.
99Pledges also makes marketing easy for campaign organizers. Share your donation pages via email, text, Facebook, and X to reach supporters across the country and grow your impact.
With 99Pledges, your participants will automatically receive their own individualized donation pages, empowering them to get started immediately without worrying about setup. Zeffy also offers custom donation pages, but users have to create these pages themselves, which is time-consuming and confusing for those who aren’t technologically savvy.
What’s more, 99Pledges also tracks individual participants’ progress, creating an exciting air of competition that drives participants to secure more pledges.
A complicated giving experience can deter potential donors. Luckily, both 99Pledges and Zeffy allow you to accept multiple payment types, including credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. With either platform, you can also track cash and check donations.
Although both Zeffy and 99Pledges are funded by optional donor contributions, Zeffy users have noted that the opt-out process can be confusing and frustrating for their donors. This creates confusion and friction, negatively impacting how donors view your campaign. On the other hand, we leave the choice to donate entirely up to the individual and will never charge donors without their clear consent.
When fundraisers switch to 99Pledges’ free-to-use fundraising platform, the results are obvious. On average, our users double or triple their earnings thanks to online donations and expanded reach. Additionally, unlike Zeffy, we won’t cap your earnings if supporters choose not to donate to our platform.
Our users’ success is driven by our user-friendly approach and advanced, built-in features, like:
Easy-to-use administrative reports and leaderboards allow you to track your overall participation rate and progress toward your target so you can course-correct if you fall behind.
99Pledges automatically sends donors tailored communications, including customized donation receipts and thank-you emails. Simple gestures of stewardship like these keep your donors coming back to your campaign year after year.
In addition to processing online payments, 99Pledges offers free tracking for offline cash and check donations, allowing you to keep 100% of those funds.
Built-in leaderboards track and share progress to fuel healthy competition and make fundraising engaging for your participants.
99Pledges’ free fundraising platform elevates your campaign. Start your fundraiser today!
WAIT! DO NOT submit this form if you are a PARENT or PARTICIPANT looking for an existing fundraiser. You will need to get a direct link from the organization to access the fundraiser. You can also email support@99pledges.com for help.
