Give Lively 101: A crash course
This crash course for nonprofit members is an overview of how to set up and use our platform to help you reach your nonprofit fundraising goals. Each section includes a video and additional resources so that you can make the most of Give Lively and our free fundraising technology.
Before you get started
Video Overview
Walkthrough
Before you get started
Video Overview
Walkthrough
Before you get started
Video Overview
Walkthrough
Before You Get Started
Video Overview
Walkthrough
1. Getting started
We recommend that all new members watch the full course to obtain a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage our powerful, practical and free fundraising technology.
Full Stripe setup
Resources:
- Enable Stripe to accept ACH (bank) donations
- Apply for Stripe's nonprofit discount
- Understand third-party fees on donations through Give Lively
- Learn how donation disbursement works
Nonprofit Admin Portal and Core Profile
Resources:
- Access the Nonprofit Admin Portal
- Set up your Core Profile
- Grasp the difference between the Core Profile and Campaign Pages
2. Digital Fundraising
Our three smart, mobile-ready Digital Fundraising products employ imagery, videos and impact stories to strengthen a nonprofit’s digital appeal.
Campaign Pages
Resources
- View Live Examples of Campaign Pages
- Ultimate Design Guide to Successful Campaign Pages
- How-to- Video: Build a Campaign Page
Text-to-Donate
Resources
- Make the most of Text-to-Donate: Our Ultimate Guide (with examples)
- How to set up Text-to-Donate
- View Text-to-Donate Examples
Donation Widgets
Resources
- View Live Examples of Donation Widgets
- Guide: Use Embeddable Widgets to Collect Donations on Your Website
- Enable Apple Pay on the Simple Donation Widget
3. Event Fundraising
Our powerful and practical Event Fundraising products help nonprofits translate the excitement of events into fundraising success.
Event Ticketing
Resources
- View Live Examples of Event Ticketing Pages
- Build an Event Ticketing Page
- Use Give Lively Technology to Fundraise During Virtual Events
Live Display
Resources
- How to set up Live Display
- Download the Guide: Text-to-Donate and Live Display Best Practices Checklist for Events
4. Peer-Based Fundraising
Our Peer-Based Fundraising products turn passion into prosperity by allowing nonprofit supporters to rally family, friends and colleagues on its behalf.
Resources
- View Live Examples of Peer-to-Peer and Team Pages
- Create Successful Peer-Based Fundraising Campaigns: Our Ultimate Guide
- Set up and use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
- Set up Team Fundraising
- View a Walkthrough of a Team Fundraising Page
- Be a Peer-to-Peer Team Leader: Best Practices Guide
5. Settings & support
Resources
- Integrate Our Platform with Salesforce
- Integrate Our Platform with PayPal
- Integrate with Double the Donation
- Learn About Our Data Privacy and Security
- Contact our customer support team
