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Nonprofits have saved $100 million in tech costs on $1 billion raised through Give Lively

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These major milestones are a result of Give Lively’s commitment to helping nonprofits satisfy their missions without sacrificing their means.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This month, Give Lively, the pioneering free nonprofit fundraising platform, is celebrating two of its most significant milestones to date: Give Lively estimates it has saved the nonprofit community at least $100 million in tech expenses on $1 billion raised since its start in 2015.

Give Lively’s active membership includes approximately 9,000 nonprofits, but it has served a wider universe surpassing 50,000. These are the organizations that have saved tens of millions of dollars a year in fundraising costs, money they would otherwise have spent on the software and fees of for-profit digital fundraising platforms. Core to its mission of making fundraising technology available to nonprofits for free, Give Lively does not require nonprofits to pay for use of its platform – no setup fees, no platform fees, no membership or subscription fees, no annual or monthly fees.

“I’m proud of the cost savings we’ve achieved – real money we’ve been able to redirect back into the hands of the nonprofits that need it most,” said David DeParolesa, CEO of Give Lively. “If anything, I continue to be shocked by how much money other tech platforms charge, and how confusing and complex their business models can be,” he continued, referring to service providers like Blackbaud, Bonterra, Classy and Eventbrite, among others, that demand significant sums to use their technology. “This is a sector that deserves clarity and transparency, not hidden fees and surprise upcharges.”

Give Lively’s focus on free is made possible by its philanthropist-founders, Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros, who underwrite Give Lively’s operating costs. They see Give Lively as a sustainable and efficient way to help meet the nonprofit community’s development needs, all while democratizing tech for nonprofits and leveling the digital fundraising playing field. They believe fundraising tech should be powerful, practical and free for all nonprofits. Give Lively also started welcoming optional tips from donors as a way to further extend the reach and capacity of its free products and services.

What $100 million means
The only required fees associated with Give Lively are the transparent costs of third-party payment processors, like Stripe, PayPal and Shift4 (coming soon), responsible for securely managing transactions from donation to disbursement. Other fundraising platforms, however, maintain complex pricing models, often levying supplemental charges such as Classy’s 4.29% platform fee, GlobalGiving’s 5% upcharge or, in other cases, integration fees, service fees, monthly or annual fees and more.

The $100 million in savings is based on the real prices advertised by these other fundraising platforms. Give Lively analyzes the costs that would have been charged to its member nonprofits if they had chosen to raise the same $1 billion on fee-based platforms versus Give Lively’s free tech and integrations.

“We think $100 million is a conservative estimate,” said DeParolesa. “There are plenty of those hidden fees and service charges on other platforms that we haven’t covered in our calculations.”

Of note, the $100 million figure includes savings for over 45,000 nonprofits that have received donations through Charity Navigator’s Giving Basket, powered by Give Lively. Give Lively was selected by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, to build a new and improved Giving Basket. Launched in 2021, it enables donors to give directly to approximately 1.8 million nonprofits through Charity Navigator at no additional cost to nonprofits.

The value of values
In addition to Give Lively’s emphasis on the power of free, Give Lively leans on its progressive values, embraced as a core membership criterion. Give Lively personally reviews every membership application to ensure nonprofits align with its commitment to gender and racial equality, reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, social and environmental justice, universal health and education, immigrant services and more.

“I could not be more proud of Give Lively,” said Jennifer Allan Soros, Give Lively’s co-founder. “What started as a free, single-product alternative to expensive digital fundraising tools has matured into a fully rounded, multi-product platform and game-changing market force. That the exceptional Give Lively team has held true to our guiding ethos demonstrates how technology can amplify social impact.”

About Give Lively
Give Lively (givelively.org) is a tech company reimagining the future of digital fundraising for nonprofits – powerful, practical and free. It builds easy-to-use fundraising solutions that are free for nonprofits and intuitive for donors, all while staying true to progressive values. Nonprofits using Give Lively have raised more than $1 billion for their critical work from 8 million-plus donations.

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Kontron Launches Two New KBox F-Series Industrial Computers To Bring Greater Flexibility and Scalability to Industrial Edge Computing

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TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), expands its KBox F-Series with the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, two compact industrial computers designed to address diverse requirements in intelligent Industry 4.0, edge computing and industrial IoT applications.

Both systems are powered by 12th, 13th or 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 S-Series socket-type processors with a TDP of up to 65 W and support up to 96 GB DDR5 memory, providing a scalable computing foundation for demanding industrial applications requiring flexible performance configuration and long-term deployment.

The KBox F-203-RPS offers two LAN configurations with either two or four GbE ports, allowing customers to select the connectivity level that best fits their applications. The dual-LAN configuration provides an efficient solution for general industrial computing, equipment control and edge applications, while the four-LAN configuration offers additional network connectivity for applications involving multiple devices or network segments, such as machine vision, industrial automation and IoT gateways.

For applications requiring greater system expandability, the KBox F-204-RPS provides one PCIe x16 or two PCIe x8 expansion slots, offering the flexibility to integrate graphics, networking, AI acceleration or other add-on cards according to specific application requirements. With support for up to four 2.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs, it also provides extensive storage scalability for data-intensive workloads. These capabilities make the KBox F-204-RPS particularly suitable for industrial edge computing, machine vision, video processing and applications requiring additional functionality or large local data storage.

Together, the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS enable customers to select the configuration that best matches their requirements, from a slimmer, network-focused industrial computer to a highly expandable edge computing platform.

To learn more about KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, refer to https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-203-rps/p301099 and https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-204-rps/p311867.

About Kontron

At Kontron, we champion IoT and Industry 4.0, by creating secure, state-of-the-art solutions that span hardware, software and services. Our approach speeds market entry, reduces the cost of ownership, and offers longevity, ensuring our role as your trusted partner in the integration of smart technologies. For more information, please visit www.kontron.com, dial +886-2-2799-2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.

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Mouser Electronics Brings Smart Sensing Solutions to PSECE 2026

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MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, announces its participation in the 21st Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE 2026) from October 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippines. This event underscores Mouser’s commitment to supporting the region’s growing electronics design community with immediate access to cutting-edge technologies.

Visitors are invited to meet the Mouser team at Booth #110-111 to explore new products and practical design resources. The booth features a live demonstration of Würth Elektronik’s smart sensing and visual indication solutions, integrating environmental and motion sensing with programmable visual feedback and wireless connectivity. This interactive display illustrates how modern devices can detect physical conditions and translate them into clear, immediate visual data, addressing the critical need for reliable intelligence in connected systems.

“As we advance into an era of interconnected intelligence, Mouser remains committed to bridging the gap between cutting-edge components and real-world application,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Mouser APAC. “Our presence at PSECE 2026 underscores our dedication to empowering engineers with the tools they need to innovate. We look forward to fostering a vibrant ecosystem where technology translates into tangible progress for the Philippines and beyond.”

Mouser’s participation highlights its strategic objective to strengthen ties with local partners and accelerate the adoption of advanced semiconductor technologies. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange, the company aims to help design communities turn promising prototypes into practical applications.

Attendees will have the opportunity to gather invaluable insights, learn industry best practices, and connect with professionals from across the region. The booth also features interactive activities where visitors can win premium gadgets and engineering tools, making innovative technology more approachable for everyone.

To learn more about Mouser’s presence at PSECE 2026, visit https://www.mouser.ph/psece-seipi/. 

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

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Workato Launches Self-Serve Platform in Singapore, Opening Enterprise AI to a Broader Community of Builders

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New offering gives developers, students, and customers access to the full power of Workato’s enterprise-grade engine to build AI agents and MCP servers

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workato®, the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI, today announced the launch of a new self-service offering that gives customers, developers, and students across Asia access to the Workato platform to govern and scale their AI initiatives, including building and productionizing AI agents and MCP servers.

Making AI accessible has been at the heart of Workato’s mission the past several years. Through the AI Institute Alliance, unveiled in September 2025, Workato partnered with leading institutes of higher learning across Singapore, including Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore. The initiative equipped students and educators with automation and AI skills.

The AI Lab, which opened a year later, extended that commitment further into the public sector through its partnership with EDB, and into inclusive hiring through SG Enable.

The newly launched self-serve platform will provide users access to:

A free account to start building immediately, with the option to upgrade to a paid plan, no contract required, as projects growThe ability to build recipes, Agents/Genies, and MCP servers directly on the platformThe same governed, enterprise-grade engine that powers Workato’s largest deploymentsA path built for independent developers, students, and small teams, as well as large enterprises

Since launching in 2026 in North America, Workato has seen rapid growth in the builder community. The platform is enterprise grade, but free to get started. As builders solve problems for their business, they can grow by upgrading to a paid plan. With this launch in Singapore, Workato is making an investment in the local builder community.

“The next era of AI won’t be defined by who has access to intelligence, but by who can turn it into action. We’re putting the same enterprise-grade power trusted by the world’s largest companies into the hands of every builder. We want everyone to be able to transform how their business operates,” said Rishi Mallik, Chief Growth Officer, Workato. 

Workato showcased its self-serve platform and broader community initiatives at World of Workato (WOW) 2026 in Singapore.

Builders can sign up now at https://app.trial.workato.com/users/sign_up_trial?utm_content=sg_wow2026.

About Workato

Workato is the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI — the neutral platform enterprises trust to put AI to work across their business. Workato unifies data, applications, and processes into a single platform so AI can reliably orchestrate business processes in production at enterprise scale. Built on more than a decade of running mission-critical processes for over half the Fortune 500 — including Nasdaq, Cisco, Vodafone, Atlassian, and Lucid Motors — Workato turns over 17,000 enterprise systems AI needs to act on into one governed execution layer. For more information, visit workato.com.

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