Every Dollar Counts: Supporting Veterans & First Responders

At The Veterans Club, every decision we make is guided by a simple question: Does this help us better serve veterans and first responders?

When it came time to choose an online donation platform, we looked closely at how different tools would impact not just convenience—but stewardship, transparency, and trust.

That’s what led us to Zeffy.

The Problem with Traditional Donation Platforms

Most online donation platforms charge processing fees—often 3–8% per transaction once everything is added up. While that may not sound like much, over time it quietly diverts thousands of dollars away from mission-driven work and into administrative overhead.

For a grassroots organization like The Veterans Club, those dollars matter. They help cover:

• Meeting and event costs
• Website hosting and communications
• Outreach to isolated veterans and first responders
• Program development and expansion into new communities

We wanted a solution that respected the intent behind every donation.

How Zeffy Works (and Why It’s Different)

Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, and its model is refreshingly straightforward:

• 100% of your donation goes to the nonprofit
• Zeffy does not charge transaction or platform fees
• Donors are given the option (never a requirement) to leave a tip to support Zeffy’s operations

That optional tip allows Zeffy to remain sustainable without taking funds away from the organizations it supports.

In other words, when you give to The Veterans Club through Zeffy, your gift supports veterans and first responders—not software fees.

Why This Matters to Our Mission

The Veterans Club exists to build connection, purpose, and belonging among those who served in roles where personal safety was on the line. We do that through simple, human-centered experiences—coffee conversations, shared meals, community events, and service opportunities.

Choosing Zeffy aligns with how we operate:

• Responsible stewardship of donated funds
• Transparency with our supporters
• Respect for the sacrifices behind every contribution

It also allows us to keep our focus where it belongs—on people, not paperwork.

A Small Choice with a Big Impact

No donation platform is perfect, but Zeffy stood out because it matched our values. It helps us stretch every dollar further and ensures that generosity flows directly into relationship-building work across North Idaho and, eventually, communities nationwide.

If you ever have questions about how donations are used or why we’ve made certain operational choices, we welcome those conversations. Trust is built the same way community is—openly and over time.

Thank You for Standing With Us

Whether you donate, attend an event, share our mission, or simply encourage someone who needs connection, you are part of this work. Adopting Zeffy is just one more way we’re honoring that trust and staying focused on what matters most.

Veterans. First responders. Community. Connection.

Ready to Support the Mission?

If you believe that every dollar counts and that connection saves lives, we invite you to stand with us.

Your support helps cover the real, everyday costs of building community—meetings, outreach, communications, and programs that bring veterans and first responders together in meaningful ways.

• Learn more about giving:
  https://theveteransclub.org/giving/
• Give online today through Zeffy (100% to the mission):
  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/operations-and-outreach-fund

Thank you for helping us ensure that generosity goes where it belongs—into relationships, community, and service.