Give Lively vs GlobalGiving
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.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
On a $100 donation, Give Lively delivers $5.50 more to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Give Lively & GlobalGiving don’t process payments in SEK — pricing shown in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | GlobalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $97.50★ winner | $92.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 3% + $0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 11★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
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, Give Lively or GlobalGiving?
On a $100 donation, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and GlobalGiving delivers approximately $92.00. 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?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; GlobalGiving operates in 0.
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