Zeffy Donate Button

Zeffy is the only 100% free donation platform for nonprofits. Unlike other donation plugins, we don’t charge any platform fees, transaction fees, or monthly fees. 100% of donations go directly to your cause.

WHY USE ZEFFY

The Zeffy WordPress donation plugin is the best donation plugin for nonprofits looking to add a donate button to WordPress or embed full donation forms. This completely free donate button and donation form plugin helps nonprofits maximize every dollar raised while providing donors with a smooth giving experience.

Accept online donations with zero fees using this powerful WordPress donation plugin. Here’s why nonprofits choose Zeffy as their donation plugin for WordPress:

100% Free for Nonprofits

• No platform fees, no transaction fees, no fees period
• Keep 100% of every donation for your mission
• Donors can leave an optional tip to support Zeffy if they want to

Fully Customizable Donation Forms and Donate Buttons

• Create beautiful donation forms in minutes with our intuitive form builder
• Add a donate button to WordPress pages that opens forms in elegant pop-ups
• Embed full donation forms directly on your website pages
• Customize with your organization’s branding, colors, and logo
• Add custom fields to collect the donor information you need
• Perfect PayPal donate button alternative with more features

Seamless Fundraising Tools

• Accept all major credit cards, ACH, PayPal and more without the fees
• Offer multiple giving options: one-time, recurring, and in-honor/memorial donations
• Create unlimited donation forms for different campaigns and programs
• Mobile-optimized donation button and forms work perfectly on all devices

Powerful Automation

• Set up monthly recurring donations with one click
• Automatic tax receipt emails sent instantly after each donation
• Donor management dashboard to track all contributions
• Automated thank you emails to engage supporters

Comprehensive Donor Management

• Track donor history and giving patterns
• Built-in donor communication tools including email campaigns, direct mail, and CRM features
• Segment donors and create targeted outreach to boost engagement

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE – How to Install the Zeffy WordPress Donation Plugin

Watch the step-by-step video walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK17hdBJ7D4&feature=youtu.be

1. Create Your Zeffy Account
   • Visit https://www.zeffy.com/ and click “Sign Up Free”
   • Register your nonprofit organization account (takes 2 minutes)
   • Link your bank account to Zeffy to receive your money
2. Create Your Donation Campaign
   • Log into your Zeffy dashboard
   • Customize your donation form with branding, donation amounts, and custom fields
   • Save your campaign
3. Install the WP Donation Plugin
   • Go to your WordPress dashboard
   • Click “Plugins” in the left sidebar, then “Add New”
   • Search for “Zeffy” in the plugin search bar
   • Install and activate the plugin
4. Configure the Plugin in WordPress
   • Go to “Settings” > “Zeffy” in the left sidebar
   • Copy your campaign URL from Zeffy (e.g., https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/your-campaign-id)
   • Paste the full campaign URL into the “Campaign URL” field
   • Click “Save Changes”
5. Add Your Donation Form or Donate Button to Your Pages

Navigate to the WordPress page editor where you want to add your donation button or donation form and use one of these shortcodes:

Shortcode #1: [zeffy-donate] – Embeds the full donation form as an iframe

Shortcode #2: [zeffy-donate-button] – Displays a donate button that opens the form in a popup

You can also use shortcode extensions to customize your embed or donate button:

• Shortcode #1: [zeffy-donate] – Embeds the donation form as an iframe
  • width and height (700×1000 by default). Example: [zeffy-donate width=800 height=1200]
  • fullwidth (true/false – false by default). Example: [zeffy-donate fullwidth=true]
  • align (left/center/right – center by default). Example: [zeffy-donate align=left]
  • url (optional – overrides the default campaign URL). Example: [zeffy-donate url=”https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/xyz789″]

• Shortcode #2: [zeffy-donate-button] – Displays a button that opens the form in a popup
  • text (“Donate Now” by default). Example: [zeffy-donate-button text=”Support Us”]
  • bg-color (“#007bff” by default). Example: [zeffy-donate-button bg-color=”#28a745″]
  • text-color (“#ffffff” by default). Example: [zeffy-donate-button text-color=”#000000″]
  • url (optional – overrides the default campaign URL). Example: [zeffy-donate-button url=”https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/xyz789″]

1. Publish and Test
   • Publish your page
   • Start accepting donations!

Important Note: Both shortcodes will use the campaign URL you configured in Settings > Zeffy by default. You can override this for specific forms by using the url parameter in your shortcode.

Need Help? Visit our help center at https://support.zeffy.com/ or email us at contact@zeffy.com. Our team is ready to help you get started.

External Services

This plugin connects to Zeffy.com to display donation forms and process donations. The service is required for the plugin to function properly.

What data is sent and when: * Campaign information is sent when loading donation forms * Donation data (amount, donor information, payment details) is sent when users make donations * This data is transmitted securely over HTTPS to Zeffy’s servers

Third party service details: * Service provider: Zeffy (https://www.zeffy.com) * Purpose: Processing donations and displaying donation forms * Data transmission: Secure HTTPS connection * Terms of Service: https://support.zeffy.com/terms-of-use-for-users * Privacy Policy: https://support.zeffy.com/data-privacy-policy