From time to time, we will profile members of the Give Lively team, revealing more about who we are, what we do, and how we fit into a mix of dedicated and dynamic engineers, creatives, strategists, and advocates helping nonprofits do more with digital fundraising tools.

Like the focus of this week’s profile, the full Give Lively team is passionate about using tech for social good and providing a better fundraising experience to nonprofits and donors.

Ally Teeples

What do you do at Give Lively?

While supporting our general customer experience team, I primarily work on nonprofit membership application approvals and the financial operations behind Giving Basket, Charity Navigator’s on-site donation tool, powered by Give Lively. I enjoy helping nonprofits navigate the platform and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes. 

What does a day in your life at Give Lively look like?  

I start my day with a double espresso and a quick check of my email messages. If I'm responding to customer support requests that come in via chat, I balance customer conversations with my daily operational tasks before diving into membership application approvals. Throughout the day, I also connect with nonprofits that have inquired about Giving Basket donation disbursements and gather any additional information needed to complete membership approvals. Every day looks a little different, which keeps things interesting!

What do you like to do outside of Give Lively?

Outside of work, you'll usually find me involved in musical theater. I grew up singing and needed a good way to find new friendships after moving across the country a few years ago. My favorite show to be a part of was Waitress (the soundtrack is incredible and went multi-platinum in my household during the run of the show). Funnily enough, there’s actually a lot of overlap between theater and nonprofit support operations. They’re both all about collaboration. They thrive most when people with different roles and strengths come together to create something that works in harmony.

What excites you about Give Lively?

Coming from the nonprofit development space, I love that Give Lively makes fundraising tools accessible to organizations of all sizes. Fundraising can be surprisingly expensive and I’m excited that we help remove some of those barriers so nonprofits can focus more of their time and resources on their missions and the communities they serve. Some of the nonprofits I support are just one or two people doing the work of 10. Helping them prosper is the best part of my job. I know firsthand how every dollar counts and what a critical difference even the smallest gift can make. There’s something incredibly rewarding about fueling missions I care deeply about, especially when it involves causes close to my heart.