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Give Lively

Give Lively is a strong candidate for an eligible nonprofit that needs fundraising pages and event tickets without a software subscription. Its membership process and payment setup are part of the launch plan. The free platform does not remove processor fees or the need to review the donor checkout.

Fundraising & Auction Registration & Ticketing Free
$0 platform fee; processor charges vary by payment method
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded 2015
Headquarters Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Company Size Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Funding Philanthropist-funded social-impact technology company; current funding amount unconfirmed
Pricing Model Free approved membership with separate third-party payment processing and optional donor tips
Free Trial Applicants can explore a limited admin portal before approval
Contract Membership application and service terms apply; no software subscription fee
Attendee Capacity No tested maximum established; confirm the intended event and record volumes
Mobile App Web-based fundraising and administration; native organiser app not confirmed
Offline Capability Not verified
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Expertise Level Intermediate
Event Types
Nonprofit benefitsGiving daysCommunity fundraisersPeer fundraising events
Key Integrations
Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (Native) Stripe (Native) PayPal (Native)
Support Channels
Help centreWeekday live chatEmailOnboarding webinars
Best For
  • + Approved US nonprofits combining tickets and donations
  • + Development teams connecting event giving with Salesforce
  • + Community fundraisers using a live progress display
Not For
  • − Organisations outside the published membership eligibility
  • − Events that must launch before application and Stripe approval
  • − Teams requiring every payment method to use the same processing rate
Key Capabilities
✓ Create branded campaigns and embeddable donation forms
✓ Set ticket tiers, quantities, sales windows and complimentary tickets
✓ Accept additional donations alongside ticket purchases
✓ Build individual and team fundraising pages
✓ Show a live donation thermometer and donor roll
✓ Export donor and event attendee information
✓ Use Text-to-Donate with supported US phone carriers
Honest Limitations

Membership takes preparation

Eligibility and values are reviewed. The published usual review period is 5–7 business days after connecting an activated Stripe account; this is not a guaranteed launch deadline.

The lowest rate has a narrow scope

Shift4's 1.99% + $0.25 rate is for supported one-time card donations. Recurring donations and other methods still use the available Stripe or PayPal routes.

Review the optional tip prompt

Bethany S. described the default tip as too high in April 2026. This is a dated donor-experience concern, not evidence of a permanent current default.

Offline gifts are not offline operation

Recording cash or cheque donations does not establish disconnected check-in or payment support. Confirm a separate arrival and connectivity fallback.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Approved nonprofit membership Free Platform access; eligibility, values review and Stripe setup required.
Stripe standard domestic cards 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction Published baseline; approved nonprofit discounts and other payment methods differ.
Optional Shift4 one-time card route 1.99% + $0.25 per supported donation Major-card rate; current availability excludes recurring donations and expanded methods.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100
attendees
$175 processing illustration
Hypothetical one $50 standard domestic-card transaction per participant: 50 × 2.9% + 0.30 = $1.75. Platform fee $0; excludes tips, international charges and discounts. Not an annual estimate.
500
attendees
$875 processing illustration
Hypothetical one $50 standard domestic-card transaction per participant: 50 × 2.9% + 0.30 = $1.75. Platform fee $0; excludes tips, international charges and discounts. Not an annual estimate.
1000
attendees
$1,750 processing illustration
Hypothetical one $50 standard domestic-card transaction per participant: 50 × 2.9% + 0.30 = $1.75. Platform fee $0; excludes tips, international charges and discounts. Not an annual estimate.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Processor discounts require eligibility; international, currency and American Express treatment can differ.
  • ! Optional tips support Give Lively and are separate from the nonprofit's donation.
  • ! Confirm timing and method-specific limits before relying on proceeds for event deposits.

Allow time for approval, then rehearse a purchase and optional donation with the actual payment setup. Check confirmation wording, the attendee export and the donor prompt before circulating the fundraiser.

The fit assessment follows documented product scope. Dated user reviews describe individual experiences; no hands-on test or vendor interview is claimed.

Sources

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Does our organisation meet the current membership requirements?
  2. 2
    Which payment methods and discounts apply to this event?
  3. 3
    What will donors see for tips and fee coverage?
  4. 4
    How should staff manage arrivals if connectivity fails?
  5. 5
    Which fields sync to Salesforce and which require an export?
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