E83 Fee-Free Fundraising: François de Kerret on how Zeffy is Revolutionizing Nonprofit Impact

Join us as François, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeffy, shares his journey from physics student to mission-driven entrepreneur. Discover how his passion for social impact and frustration with nonprofit inefficiencies led to the creation of Zeffy—a fee-free fundraising platform ensuring nonprofits receive 100% of donations, supported by a voluntary tipping model. In this episode, François discusses scaling a mission-driven business, leading with innovation, and transforming the nonprofit sector. Whether you're a nonprofit leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration. 🔑 Key Highlights - Transition to Entrepreneurship How Zeffy pivoted from a volunteering platform to focus on fee-free fundraising during COVID-19. - Scaling a Mission-Driven Business Serving 50,000 nonprofits, processing $60 million annually, and running a lean team of 35 people. - Innovative Nonprofit Solutions Tools like donor management, event ticketing, and banking services designed to eliminate unnecessary fees. - Leadership and Automation Emphasizing lean operations, automation, and a mission-driven team to compete with larger organizations. - Lessons for Entrepreneurs François’s advice on persistence, solving meaningful problems, and turning mistakes into growth opportunities. 🌟 Resources & Links - Learn More About Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/ - Connect with François on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoisdekerret/ - Podcast Website: https://foundersecretspod.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersecretspod/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foundersecrets - Twitter: https://twitter.com/founder_secrets - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/founder-secrets-podcast/ 🎧 Listen to the Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founder-secrets-with-taylor-and-flaviu/id1647869852 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersecretspod ⚡ Powered by Dashva This podcast is proudly powered by Dashva. For more information, visit: https://www.dashva.nyc 🔔 DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations with world-changing founders. 🏷️ TAGS #FounderSecrets #Nonprofits #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #Innovation