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The
Back To All Events
link at the top of Event Ticketing editing pages in the Nonprofit Admin Portal takes users to the correct page.
Previously, clicking this link failed to load the full list of events. Nonprofit admins now have smooth navigation between a single event and the rest of an organization's Event Ticketing pages. Learn how to build an Event Ticketing page.The dedicated Give Lively Text-to-Donate short code – 44-321 – is once again fully operational on all major U.S. phone carriers.
Due to compliance changes with carrier networks and Twilio (the communications platform that powers Text-to-Donate), short code use was partially restricted. During this time, Verizon and T-Mobile customers, as well as users subscribed to Spectrum for mobile service, were only able to use a full 10-digit “long code” to make mobile donations on the go. Learn what a Text-to-Donate short code is.Nonprofits are now able to add an optional QR code alongside a text code on Live Display.
Combined with the progress thermometer and rolling donor feed, the QR code removes one more barrier between intention and action, and Live Display serves the people at an event (live or watching from home) in multiple ways. Read the full guide to making Live Display work at events, including the new QR feature.
We've permanently updated all Give Lively Simple Donation Widgets with the next-generation look and functionality.
Following the scheduled rollout plan, which began with an extended opt-in period, and then a four-week temporary opt-out period, the old widget design has been officially retired and the new version is the permanent standard for everyone. Learn about what makes the latest Simple Donation Widget more appealing, efficient and accessible.
The
Donate
button on Simple Donation Widgets embedded in Squarespace websites has been restored to full functionality.
Donors using a Squarespace-hosted page with an embedded Simple Widget were briefly unable to proceed after clicking the Donate
button. Learn about embedding a Simple Donation Widget on a Squarespace website.Our latest webinar,
The Summer Fundraising Playbook: Maintaining Momentum and Unlocking the Power of Matching Gifts,
is now available for free and on-demand.
It explores using the midyear lull for building corporate matching systems. An estimated $7 billion in matching gift funds goes unclaimed every year. Why? Over 26 million people work for companies with active matching gift programs, yet 78% of them don't know their employer offers one. This webinar aims to change that. Read about the webinar and how to view it on-demand.
Nonprofits can now download most donation receipts directly through the Nonprofit Admin Portal.
Receipts are available individually or in bulk for transactions completed on or after January 13, 2026 (except Event Ticketing and Giving Basket receipts, which are not currently enabled for this feature). - Individual receipts can be downloaded directly as an HTML file beginning five minutes after a donation is finalized.
- The bulk download of a selected date range generates a Zip file available via an email to the logged-in user.

We've updated all Give Lively Simple Donation Widgets with the next-generation look and functionality.
Following the scheduled rollout plan, which began with an extended opt-in period, we’ve moved to the automatic migration phase. Nonprofits that use Simple Widgets should now see the refreshed version on their website, and nonprofits considering using one will only see the new design in the Nonprofit Admin Portal. From June 2 to June 29, if you identify an issue with your widget, you can temporarily opt out of the new design while you send feedback to our team. This happens through the “Donation Widgets” page in the Nonprofit Admin Portal. Learn about what makes the latest Simple Donation Widget more appealing, efficient and accessible.
Download a free guide about
What NOT to do at your next event.
A bonus attached to the donor communication on-demand webinar, this resource is a practical look at common pitfalls across event design, marketing, accessibility, donor experience, follow-up and more. The goal of the guide is to help nonprofits avoid critical mistakes at events by anticipating failure points before they happen. Download the event-planning guide.
Our latest webinar,
From Updates to Engagement: Donor Communication That Drives Retention,
is now available for free and on-demand.
Why do so many organizations pour budget into donor acquisition, but treat everything after the first gift as administrative overhead? This webinar helps nonprofit leaders think intentionally about how communication shapes donor trust and long-term support. Bonus: We've included a free guide to event planning for nonprofits. Read about the webinar and how to view it on-demand.
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