Give Lively VS MoneyDolly
MoneyDolly takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. Give Lively takes $220. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0 and gives you the same tools free.
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Give Lively VS MoneyDolly
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and MoneyDolly if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively passes fees to donors, MoneyDolly takes 20% — Zeffy covers all costs
Give Lively shifts processing fees to your supporters at checkout. MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation before you see it. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every gift goes to your mission, not your payment processor.
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Give Lively requires add-ons, MoneyDolly locks features behind paid plans — Zeffy includes everything
Give Lively requires separate platforms for raffles and auctions. MoneyDolly locks ticketing and peer-to-peer behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, and donor management in one free platform.
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Give Lively slows down when you need help, MoneyDolly offers unclear support — Zeffy gives you real experts
Give Lively offers email support with slower response times during busy seasons. MoneyDolly provides limited support with no nonprofit specialists. Zeffy gives you free, unlimited support from fundraising experts who understand your work.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy cover all fees while Give Lively and MoneyDolly charge processing fees?
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, and MoneyDolly takes 20% plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of donations reach your mission. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy.
Can I run events, raffles, and auctions without paying for upgrades or separate platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one free platform. Give Lively requires separate platforms for auctions and raffles, while MoneyDolly locks these features behind paid plans.
What kind of support can I get when launching campaigns or events?
Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support from nonprofit fundraising experts who respond quickly. Give Lively offers email and chat only with slower response times, while MoneyDolly has unclear support access and no dedicated nonprofit team.
Does Zeffy work for nonprofits that need to collect payments at in-person events?
Yes. Zeffy includes a tap-to-pay app so your team can accept donations directly from their phones at events. Give Lively requires separate hardware, and MoneyDolly only handles online payments.
Can I manage donor relationships and send newsletters without paying for extra tools?
Zeffy includes donor management and unlimited email campaigns at no cost. Give Lively offers basic email tools, while MoneyDolly only provides automated receipts with no newsletter features.
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