Give Lively VS Snowball Fundraising
Give Lively takes $2,200 from every $100,000 raised. Snowball takes $2,500 plus $549 annually. Both charge fees that add up fast — compare which platform costs your nonprofit less.
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Give Lively VS Snowball Fundraising
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Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and Snowball Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively and Snowball charge fees or lock features behind upgrades
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout. Snowball charges up to $549/year plus 2.5% per transaction. Zeffy covers all fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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You need donations, events, and donor tools in one place
Give Lively requires separate platforms for raffles and auctions. Snowball locks ticketing and raffles behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, and CRM from day one, completely free.
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Your supporters shouldn't pay extra just to give
Give Lively slows down during busy seasons. Snowball offers email-only support with no nonprofit specialists. Zeffy's fundraising experts respond in 2–6 business hours with free office hours and phone support when you need it most.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run my whole fundraising year without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, subscription fees, or transaction fees. You get donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor management from day one. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy.
How does Zeffy compare to platforms that charge annual fees plus transaction costs?
Unlike platforms that charge $549/year plus 2.5% per transaction, Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every donation goes to your mission. No annual subscriptions, no per-transaction cuts, no hidden costs.
Can I get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond to emails in 2-6 business hours with free phone, chat, and email support. You also get free office hours and a help center built for small teams who need answers fast, not jargon.
Can I run events and auctions without juggling multiple platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donation forms in one place with zero fees. Both Give Lively and Snowball require separate platforms for auctions, and Snowball locks most features behind paid plans.
Will I get stuck with slow support when I need help most?
No. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2-6 business hours with free phone, chat, and email support. Both Give Lively and Snowball offer only email and chat support with slower response times during busy fundraising seasons.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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