Case Study: Polar Bear FC centralizes payments and eliminates fees with Zeffy

Polar Bear FC - Customer Case Study

Polar Bear FC, a nonprofit youth soccer club, struggled with an inconsistent cash flow and chaotic financial management. They attempted to use multiple payment platforms like PayPal, Venmo, and Square simultaneously to accommodate parents, which led to a nightmare of tracking payments and incurring high processing fees that cost them thousands annually. Seeking a better solution, they turned to the fundraising platform Zeffy.

By implementing Zeffy, Polar Bear FC consolidated all payments into a single, zero-fee system. This immediately resolved their cash flow issues, providing predictable weekly deposits and eliminating the need for costly expedited processing. The results were significant: Polar Bear FC raised $77,627 and saved $3,881 in fees, an amount equivalent to covering the registration costs for 36 athletes. Zeffy provided a centralized, reliable, and completely free solution that transformed the club's financial operations.

Polar Bear FC

Samuel Martin

Founding Artistic Director