Give Lively VS Mightycause
Give Lively charges 2.2% + $0.30 per donation. Mightycause takes 1.99% + $0.30. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $2,200 vs $1,990 on every $100,000 raised.
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Give Lively VS Mightycause
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Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and Mightycause if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively and Mightycause both charge fees that eat into your fundraising — Zeffy covers all costs so you keep 100%
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, and Mightycause takes up to 1.99% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees — no platform cuts, no processing fees, no hidden costs. You keep 100% of every donation, ticket sale, and raffle entry.
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Give Lively and Mightycause require separate tools for auctions and raffles — Zeffy includes everything in one platform
Give Lively and Mightycause don't include auction or raffle tools, so you're stuck adding third-party platforms and managing multiple logins. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, raffles, and stores in one place — no extra fees, no tool sprawl.
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Give Lively and Mightycause pass fees to donors or limit support access — Zeffy gives you free expert help and transparent pricing
Give Lively slows down support during busy seasons, and Mightycause reserves phone support for paid plans starting at $99/month. Zeffy gives you free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts — live chat, email, and phone — whenever you need help.
Frequently asked questions
Can I customize my donation forms and campaigns without upgrading to a paid plan?
Give Lively and Mightycause require paid plans for custom branding and advanced features. Zeffy gives you full access to custom forms, branding, and all fundraising tools from day one — no upgrades, no feature gates, no fees.
Do I need separate tools to accept in-person payments at events?
Both Give Lively and Mightycause require separate hardware and third-party integrations for in-person payments. Zeffy includes a native Tap to Pay app so anyone on your team can accept payments directly from their phone — no extra setup, no fees.
How does Zeffy cover all fees when Give Lively and Mightycause charge processing fees?
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, while Mightycause charges up to 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy covers all 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 complete fundraising campaigns without juggling multiple platforms?
Both Give Lively and Mightycause require separate tools for auctions, raffles, and online stores. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and online stores in one platform — so you can manage everything without switching tools or paying extra fees.
What kind of support can I get when launching my first campaign?
Give Lively offers email and chat support with slower response times during busy seasons. Mightycause reserves phone support for paid plans starting at $99/month. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who respond when you need help most.
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