Westborough Friends of Scouting relies on Zeffy primarily to ensure that every dollar contributed goes directly toward supporting local youth programs, equipment, camperships, and unit activities rather than administrative overhead.
- Zero Processing and Platform Fees: Unlike traditional donation platforms (such as PayPal, Stripe, or GoFundMe) that take roughly 2.2% to 5% plus per-transaction fees, Zeffy operates on a 100% free model for registered non-profits. 100% of the donor’s intended gift reaches the organization without deduction.
- Donor-Funded Tip Model: Zeffy covers its credit card processing costs and platform maintenance entirely through optional voluntary contributions (“tips”) added by donors at checkout. Donors can customize or zero out this tip if they choose.
- Automated Tax Receipts & Acknowledgments: The platform instantly issues official 501(c)(3) tax receipts and contribution acknowledgments to donors, reducing manual bookkeeping and clerical workload for volunteer board members.
- Streamlined Back-Office Management: It provides clean financial tracking, easy export of donor rosters for treasury reconciliation, and direct bank deposits without minimum thresholds or payout delays.
- Flexible Giving Options: Supporters can contribute via major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or direct ACH transfers, making the checkout experience simple on both mobile and desktop.