#Fundraising #Donations #Payments
Freemium
Finance, Billing & Accounting
Givebutter
Description
Givebutter is a fundraising and donor management platform offering nonprofits robust tools for donation collection, events, auctions, and CRM — with a “tip-or-fee” pricing model that allows core features to be used for free.
Givebutter enables nonprofits to run donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, auctions, and recurring giving, all while managing donor data via a built-in CRM. Its “Givebutter Guarantee” means that when optional donor tips are enabled, organizations pay $0 platform fees (only processing fees apply). If tips are turned off, a flat platform fee (1-5% depending on campaign type) applies. Additional features, analytics, and automation are available through Givebutter Plus, which is contact-based and starts at $29/month
Key Applications
- An all-in-one fundraising platform that consolidates donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, and live-streaming.
- Used for managing complex, multi-channel fundraising efforts from a single dashboard.
- A real use case is a university athletics department running a 48-hour fundraising livestream with text-to-donate and a live leaderboard.
- A specific workflow involves creating a campaign, recruiting team captains for peer-to-peer fundraising, and using the built-in tools to track and thank donors.
Who It’s For
The platform targets fundraising professionals at nonprofits, educational institutions, and social impact clubs. It solves the problem of managing complex, multi-channel fundraising efforts without technical expertise. The primary buyer persona is a Development Director or Chief Advancement Officer seeking to increase donor conversion and reduce administrative overhead by consolidating software vendors and payment processors.
Pros & Cons
How It Compares
- Versus GoFundMe: Givebutter offers more advanced team-based fundraising and customization, whereas GoFundMe is better for simple, individual campaigns.
- Versus Classy: It wins on cost-effectiveness with its freemium model and user-friendly interface, while Classy is often seen as a more enterprise-level, robust solution.
- Versus GiveLively: Its key differentiator is the built-in livestreaming and "thon" features, which many competitors lack or offer as separate, disconnected tools.
Bullet Point Features
- All-in-one platform with donation forms, peer-to-peer, and event ticketing.
- Integrated live-streaming and "thon" fundraising tools.
- Text-to-donate functionality.
- Free fundraising thermometers and leaderboards.
- Transparent, freemium pricing model.
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Reviews from Our Users
8.07.2021
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"Overall, I like the core features, but the mobile UI still feels a bit clunky. Hope they fix this in future updates."
Tom W.
Marketing Manager
06/10/2025
"Their support team actually listens to feedback! I’ve seen new features added within weeks. That’s impressive.''
Alex Carter
Freelancer
03/09/2025
"Some advanced options take a bit of time to understand, but once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly powerful."
Ryan Blake
SaaS Consultant
12/08/2025
"I’ve tried several similar tools, but this one stands out for its clean interface and automation features. Totally worth the subscription."
Sarah Mitchell
GrowthWave Agency
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