Give Lively VS Pledge It
Give Lively charges processing fees on every donation. Pledge It costs $1,800/year plus transaction fees — $4,700 total on $50,000 raised.
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Give Lively VS Pledge It
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Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and Pledge It if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively and Pledge It both charge fees — Zeffy covers them all
Give Lively passes processing fees to your donors at checkout. Pledge It charges $150 per month plus transaction fees. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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Run your whole nonprofit from one platform, not three
Give Lively requires separate platforms for raffles and auctions. Pledge It focuses on peer-to-peer campaigns but lacks tools for memberships, stores, and year-round donor engagement. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, memberships, CRM, and email in one place.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofit fundraising
Give Lively offers email support with slower response times during busy seasons. Pledge It limits support to business hours with no phone access. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who respond when you need help most.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy cover all fees when Give Lively and Pledge It charge processing fees?
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, while Pledge It charges $150/month plus transaction fees. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of donations go to your mission. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy.
Can I run all my fundraising activities without juggling multiple platforms?
Give Lively requires separate tools for auctions and raffles, while Pledge It focuses only on peer-to-peer campaigns. Zeffy includes donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and CRM in one platform so you can manage everything without switching tools.
What kind of support can I get when launching campaigns or events?
Give Lively offers limited email and chat support that slows during busy seasons. Pledge It provides business-hours support only. Zeffy gives you free phone, email, and live chat support from nonprofit experts who respond when you need help most.
Can I accept all payment types without extra fees or hardware?
Give Lively requires separate hardware for in-person payments, while Pledge It doesn't support ACH bank transfers. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and has a built-in Tap to Pay app — all with zero fees.
Will I get stuck with limited features on the free plan?
Give Lively requires paid plans for advanced features, while Pledge It charges $150/month for full access. Zeffy gives you everything — donations, events, auctions, memberships, and CRM — completely free from day one.
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