Learn about the Shift4 partnership announced at the
Learn More
Every feature, free for nonprofits
No hidden fees. No upsells. Just impact.
Our promise
Full & unlimited platform use – no tiered access
Lowest third-party transaction fees
Automatic disbursement with no holding period
Voluntary platform tips from donors
Tech that benefits people
Lowest third-party fees
Payment processing fees that go lower than other fundraising platforms.
Highly rated, for real
We didn’t pay for our 4+ (of 5) stars on G2. Our reviews are organic, not incentivized.
Exceptional support
Humans respond to emails/chats and help with integrations. AI assists too.
Guided by values
We’re the only platform with progressive values as a core membership criterion.
Going the extra mile
We offer 1-to-1 workshops and webinars tailored to nonprofits' needs.
Millions of dollars saved
Our free platform and services are like a huge charitable gift to the nonprofit community.
.svg){kind=small}
How we compare to other platforms
(formerly Classy)
Platform membership fees
Platform membership fees
Platform processing fees
Platform processing fees
Third-party processing fees for card payments
Third-party processing fees for card payments
Donor can elect to cover credit card processing fees. Standard fees differ per payment processor.
Tip prompt at checkout
Tip prompt at checkout
Payment processors
Payment processors
Speed of disbursement
Speed of disbursement
How long it takes for a donation to reach nonprofit's bank account. Third-party processing time depends on payment method and payment processor.
Donation disbursement
Donation disbursement
Data management software / CRM
Data management software / CRM
Text-to-Donate
Text-to-Donate
Values alignment
Values alignment
Core support
Core support
Strategic 1-1 support
Strategic 1-1 support
Explore Give Lively today. No strings attached.
Driving impact – achieving more
Over $75k raised in first year helping kids with diabetes
The Sophia Ruggieri Memorial Foundation, utilizing the Give Lively platform, proudly announced it surpassed its fundraising goals. This achievement directly fuels its mission to help children, teens and young adults battling type 1 diabetes.
$2.2 million donated to deliver life-saving care
Point of Pride dramatically exceeded its $1 million goal through Give Lively. Leveraging social media livestreaming and influencers, it mobilized incredible support for transgender youth and adults to access critical healthcare and wellness services.
Questions you’re asking
You’re “free”? What’s the catch?
No catch. There are no setup fees, no platform fees, no membership or subscription fees, no cancellation charges, no annual or monthly fees and no hidden Give Lively fees. We also don’t believe in “freemium” services: there are no upsells, no paid premium tiers and no extra charges for things like Salesforce or data. Learn more about how we’re free for nonprofits.
If you’re free, how does Give Lively stay in business?
Our founders are committed philanthropists. They cover our operating costs so that we don’t have to charge, in keeping with their goodwill vision of digital fundraising. We also accept voluntary tips from donors. Learn more about our founders’ rationale and about voluntary donor tips.
“Free” can mean “poor quality.” How are you different?
The perception that free means lower quality is a known psychological phenomenon called the price-quality heuristic. But it’s an oversimplification. And in our case, it’s false. Give Lively was the first platform of its kind to offer its services for free to nonprofits. And we’ve been so successful, others have copied us. Learn about our history of inspiration, innovation and impact.
How much money have you helped nonprofits save?
Since 2015, nonprofits using our platform have saved tens of millions of dollars – at current count, approximately $120 million of $1.25 billion in donations. That’s an average of $12 saved per donation of the 10 million payments we’ve processed. That money stays with nonprofits, enabling them to put more toward their missions. Learn about what it means that we help nonprofits save money.
Do you sell data?
Never. We don't sell, rent or lease any data. It's just one aspect of our comprehensive approach to data privacy and security. Learn about our commitment to data privacy and security.
I’m not ready to switch. Can I do it later?
You can switch at any time. But you can also apply for free membership right now, no strings attached. This helps you do two important things:
- During the application process, you gain partial access to our Nonprofit Admin Portal (the back-end management system) and can explore the Give Lively platform.
- Experimenting with the platform allows you can also set things up so that as soon as you are ready to switch, everything is up and running.
