Give Lively VS JustGiving
Give Lively charges 2.2% + $0.30 per donation. JustGiving takes 5% off the top. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $2,200 vs $5,000 on every $100,000 raised.
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Give Lively VS JustGiving
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Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and JustGiving if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively and JustGiving both charge fees that cut into your fundraising
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout. JustGiving takes 5% off the top. Zeffy covers all fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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You need tools that work together, not a patchwork of platforms
Give Lively requires separate platforms for raffles and auctions. JustGiving doesn't offer ticketing, stores, or memberships. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one place.
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Your supporters deserve a checkout that makes sense
Give Lively adds confusing surcharges at checkout. JustGiving takes a 5% cut before your donors even see the receipt. Zeffy keeps it simple: what they give is what you get.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy cover all fees when other platforms charge processing fees?
Give Lively and JustGiving pass processing fees to your donors at checkout. Zeffy covers all transaction fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your mission. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy.
Can I run events, raffles, and auctions without juggling multiple platforms?
Give Lively and JustGiving require separate platforms for raffles and auctions. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place, so you can manage everything without switching tools.
Will I get support that understands US nonprofit regulations and responds quickly?
Give Lively offers limited support channels, while JustGiving runs on UK time with UK-focused guidance. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who know US compliance and respond when you need help most.
Can I accept bank transfers and process donations at in-person events?
Give Lively only offers ACH for recurring gifts, and JustGiving doesn't support bank transfers at all. Zeffy accepts ACH payments, credit cards, and digital wallets online, plus our mobile app lets you process donations at events without extra hardware.
Will I need to pay for add-ons to run a complete fundraising campaign?
Give Lively requires paid plans for full features, and JustGiving lacks key tools like auctions and stores entirely. Zeffy includes everything you need in one free platform — donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and member management.
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