Give Lively VS Pledge
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors. Pledge charges 2.9% on gifts over $1,000 plus $5 monthly fees. Both limit your fundraising tools compared to Zeffy's all-in-one platform.
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Give Lively VS Pledge
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Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and Pledge if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively and Pledge both pass fees to your donors or your budget
Give Lively charges processing fees donors can cover. Pledge charges 2.9% on gifts over $1,000 plus $5 monthly disbursement fees. Zeffy covers all fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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You shouldn't need three platforms to run one fundraising year
Give Lively and Pledge cover donations and events, but you're still adding separate tools for raffles, auctions, and memberships. Zeffy includes everything in one place, so you can run your gala, raffle, and year-end appeal without switching platforms.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising, not corporate support scripts
Give Lively slows down during busy seasons. Pledge offers support by tier with no clear response times. Zeffy gives you free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who respond in 2–6 business hours.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy cover all fees when Give Lively and Pledge charge processing fees?
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, while Pledge charges 2.9% + $0.30 on donations over $1,000. 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 our platform.
Can I run events, raffles, and auctions without adding more tools?
Both Give Lively and Pledge 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 or paying separate fees.
What kind of support can I get when I'm launching a campaign?
Give Lively offers email support with slower response times during busy seasons, while Pledge's support access depends on your pricing tier. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who understand your work and respond when you need help most.
Can I switch from Give Lively or Pledge without losing my donor data?
Yes. You can export your donor information from both platforms and import it into Zeffy's donor management system. Our support team walks you through the migration process to ensure nothing gets lost during the switch.
Why do Give Lively and Pledge require paid plans for basic features?
Both platforms limit key features like custom branding and advanced tools to paid tiers. Zeffy gives you everything from day one with no paywalls — donation forms, event ticketing, donor management, and email tools are all included at zero cost.
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