Continue to Give vs Give Lively
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 0.45 more per 100 to the recipient than Continue to Give.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Continue to Give in NZD, Give Lively in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Continue to Give | Give Lively |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.05 | $97.50★ winner |
| Platform fee | 2.7% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + NZ$0.00 | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 2 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 0 | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs NZ$97.05 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
2 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓All-in-one toolkit: online giving, recurring and text giving, event registration, newsletters, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓Explicit faith-based positioning with a pledge not to deplatform organizations over their faith.
- ✓Tiered plans including a no-monthly-cost Silver tier and a Gold tier with interchange-plus card rates.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-fees toggle so organizations can receive the full donation amount.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Continue to Give or Give Lively?
Of every 100 donated, Continue to Give delivers approximately NZ$97.05 to the recipient and Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Continue to Give operates in 2 countries; Give Lively operates in 1.
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