A URL slug is the text at the end of a URL that identifies a specific page on a website, such as in example[dot]com[slash]this-is-the-slug. It is now possible to apply the same slug to several associated fundraising pages as long as those pages were built using different products. For example (, https://secure.givelively.org/donate/ny-pet-foundation (Core Profile) will work alongside:

This is in support of the rollout of the next-generation Simple Widget and applies to both the preview tool in the Nonprofit Admin Portal and to the widget as it appears embedded on a website. Learn about what makes the latest Simple Donation Widget more appealing, efficient and accessible.

For a brief time, this link was broken. It again leads to an FAQ about what the best way to donate is, bank versus credit card.

This update is In keeping with the regulations of the National Automated Clearinghouse Association, which manages the ACH network. It applies to Event Ticketing payments that include a not-tax-deductible amount. All other transactions, i.e. donations, are marked as “other.” Learn how to designate a portion of each Event Ticketing ticket sale as tax deductible (bullet 5) and about ACH/bank payments via Stripe Financial Connections.

It features Give Lively's Amy Truong (Member Success & Growth Lead) and Jada Moore (Senior Solutions Architect), who discussed how to structure a peer-to-peer campaign, keep fundraisers engaged and turn one-time participants into long-term advocates for your cause. Read about the webinar and how to view it on-demand.

On the page in the Nonprofit Admin Portal, member nonprofits can now preview the new design, using their current widget or a new one. From March 10 to TBD, nonprofits can opt in to the new design, but can also opt back out if time is needed to work through any technical issues. Learn about what makes the latest Simple Donation Widget more appealing, efficient and accessible.

The text editor used for capturing tailored thank-you messages on email receipts had not previously recognized indented texts. Learn how to send a customized thank-you message to donors and ticket purchasers.

The person running a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising page can now see and download a list of their donors. The on-screen and downloadable CSV include the donor’s name and the donation date, amount and frequency. Learn how fundraisers can see the donors who contributed through their Peer-to-Peer Fundraising pages.

At present, Verizon users (only) are unable to use the Give Lively short code (44321) due to a change made by the phone carrier. In its stead, Verizon users can send a text to the long code, 917-999-0700. Our Live Display has been updated to communicate this to Verizon users. Understand what a Text-to-Donate short code is.

Previously, donors would have to choose to cover third-party payment processing fees, but nonprofits can now decide if donors are initially automatically opted in or not. In keeping with our one-click coverage of both the transaction fees and a voluntary tip to Give Lively, the default “on” position is for the combined amount. Donors retain the ability not to cover fees and/or make a tip before completing a payment. Learn more about fee coverage on Give Lively payment forms.