Proof of Usefulness Report

Give Lively

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+632
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Give Lively is a verified, high-impact non-profit fundraising platform founded in 2015. While the submission form contains low-effort responses (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'Audience: everyone'), external verification confirms massive scale: $1.4B+ raised, 9,000+ non-profits, and 11M+ donors. The platform is funded by philanthropists to remain free for users, providing exceptional real-world utility and verified traction far exceeding the calibration baseline. The low response quality penalizes that specific metric, but the project's proven scale drives a high overall score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility1.25)
Audience Reach Impact1.00)
Technical Innovation0.75)
Evidence Of Traction1.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.50)
Functional Completeness0.25)
Subtotal+601.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+632

Project Details

Project URL
givelively.org
Description
Give Lively is a dynamic and diverse group of engineers, creatives, strategists, and advocates focused on using our talents to build tech for social good. We offer a full, free fundraising platform to nonprofits, helping them raise more for their causes online. And yes, we give it away to nonprofits for free (seriously). \n\nWe work closely with nonprofits to ideate and iterate, developing a product suite made with them in mind—one that helps nonprofits raise more for their cause while reducing the overhead and complexity typically involved with adopting new technology. \n\nOur goal is to help nonprofits of all sizes take advantage of the digital fundraising movement by dramatically improving the giving experience for everyone – nonprofits and donors alike. \n\nWe support a large and diverse community of 10,000+ nonprofits who trust us with their online fundraising.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline