Givebutter

Givebutter

Fundraising platform for events and donations

Overview

Givebutter is a fundraising platform that helps nonprofits, schools, and other groups raise money through multiple channels. It combines event management, ticketing, livestreaming, donation tracking, and recurring giving into one system, and supports both in-person and online campaigns. Organizations can start using the platform for free and only pay transaction fees or optional donor tips when funds are raised, with optional integrations to connect other tools. How it works: users create campaigns or events, sell tickets, run livestreams, and track donations all in one place; money flows through the platform with fees only on successful fundraising. Givebutter differentiates itself by offering an all-in-one solution that covers events, fundraising, and livestreams for both on-site and virtual campaigns, plus ready-made integrations to streamline workflows. The goal is to help organizations raise more money more easily by providing a flexible, multi-channel fundraising hub.

About Givebutter

Simplify's Rating
Why Givebutter is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Fintech

Social Impact

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$7M

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • March 24, 2026 Fast Company named Givebutter a Most Innovative Company.
  • February 20, 2026 G2 ranked Givebutter #1 Best Nonprofit Software, strengthening inbound demand.
  • Spend Cards and Wallet keep nonprofit cash inside Givebutter, increasing retention and monetization.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 McClintock v. Givebutter attacks hidden fees, threatening trust and regulator scrutiny.
  • Zeffy, Donorbox, and GoFundMe Pro offer free alternatives, compressing pricing power immediately.
  • If donor fee controversy persists, nonprofits leave Givebutter and transaction-volume revenue collapses.

What makes Givebutter unique

  • Givebutter bundles fundraising, CRM, Wallet, Spend Cards, and APY Rewards in one system.
  • July 8, 2026 Spend Cards made Givebutter first fundraising CRM with built-in Visa cards.
  • October 29, 2025 We Are For Good acquisition adds community, content, and 80-city reach.

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Funding

Total Funding

$7M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
Robinhood
$7M
Givebutter

Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Charitable Giving

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Jul 8th, 2026
Givebutter launches Visa spend cards for nonprofits to use funds instantly without bank transfers

Givebutter has launched Spend Cards, becoming the first fundraising and CRM platform to offer built-in Visa cards. The cards let nonprofits spend directly from their Givebutter Wallet once funds settle, eliminating the need for bank transfers. The Austin-based company aims to close the gap between fundraising and spending. Until now, nonprofits often had to wait for funds to transfer to bank accounts before making purchases, forcing staff to front expenses or juggle multiple financial systems. Spend Cards work anywhere Visa is accepted, both online and in-store. Virtual cards can be created in minutes and added to Apple Pay or Google Pay, while physical cards arrive within 7–10 business days. The service is free, with no subscription costs or card fees. The cards are powered by Stripe's financial infrastructure and issued through Celtic Bank.

Citybiz
Oct 29th, 2025
Givebutter Acquires We Are For Good

Givebutter, a nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, has acquired We Are For Good. The announcement highlights Givebutter's expansion, as it is already trusted by over 70,000 nonprofits. Further details can be found on citybiz.

Givebutter
Jan 4th, 2023
Givebutter Launches DAF Donate Button—First Of Its Kind To Hit Market | Givebutter

Givebutter, LLC is thrilled to announce that Givebutter, LLC has just launched Givebutter’s donor-advised fund (DAF) donate button —the very first of its kind to hit the market.

Givebutter
Jun 29th, 2022
Givebutter, LLC will partner with Black Philanthropy Month on Aug 1st 22'.

That’s why I’m beyond excited to announce that Givebutter is partnering with Black Philanthropy Month this August.

PR Newswire
Jun 27th, 2022
Givebutter Announces $7M In Seed Funding To Empower The Changemaker Generation

Givebutter adds 50+ strategic investors to further its mission to power the next billion changemakers. WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Givebutter , a product-led company that developed the first free operating system for nonprofit fundraising, announced today that it has completed a seed funding round totaling $7 million. The new funding will allow the company to accelerate its pace of innovation across a wide range of free fundraising tools, including donation forms, campaigns, events, donor management (CRM), emails, texting, and a new auction solution launching later this year

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