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- Reviews of Givebutter note that the platform is user-friendly and helpful for tracking donations and collecting donor information.<\/li>\n
- Givebutter relies on its optional donor tipping model to ensure the platform remains free for organizations. Organizations who disable optional tipping are subject to a platform fee of up to 5% plus processing fees.<\/li>\n
- To access funds, Givebutter users must manually initiate each withdrawal to their linked account \u2013 a process that can delay time-sensitive initiatives. Instant payouts are<\/em> available for verified nonprofits, but they come with a 1.75% fee on the total payout amount.<\/li>\n
- The platform has minimal recurring donation interval options for donation forms, which can be limiting for some organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/a>Givebutter Pros<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nLet\u2019s spotlight some Givebutter reviews by nonprofits like yours.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>1. User-friendly platform<\/h3>\n
Nonprofits like that Givebutter is easy to use and navigate.<\/p>\n
It is easy to sign up and navigate this platform. – Nancy<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I love the ease of using the Give Butter platform. It is laid out well and easy for me to understand. – Wendy<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>2. Streamlined donation tracking and donor data collection<\/h3>\n
Some Givebutter reviews note that the platform helps effectively track donations and collect donor data.<\/p>\n
I like the ease of using the program such as compiling data for contacts and managing and tracking donations being made in person or online.\u201d – Brittany F<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>3. Good auction software functionality<\/h3>\n
Reviews of Givebutter\u2019s auction software highlight its user-friendly functionality.<\/p>\n
We only used the platform to host a silent auction for non profit fundraiser. We really appreciated the ease of use\u2026 – Ashley<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Easy, efficient platform for our auction\u2026 – Margaret Bruce<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>Givebutter Cons<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a>1. Confusing donor tipping model<\/h3>\n
Nonprofits who enable Givebutter\u2019s 100% optional tipping model can utilize its features for free, waiving all platform and processing fees involved when tipping is enabled (more on this below).<\/p>\n
However, some nonprofits note that the messaging around Givebutter\u2019s optional tipping model can confuse donors.<\/p>\n
Many people complained that it was unclear and not explained well, and they felt they were “tricked” into giving to someone other than our school. It was hard for donors to understand the difference between providing the cost to us and the donation to Givebutter.\u201d – Verified User<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>2. Delay in access to funds<\/h3>\n
Givebutter requires users to manually withdraw funds via the Payouts page, and each withdrawal goes through a manual approval process. Standard payouts are free and take 3-5 business days to reach your linked account once initiated.<\/p>\n
For faster access, you can request instant payouts after verifying your nonprofit account on the platform \u2013 but this comes with a 1.75% fee.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what a user had to say about it:<\/p>\n
I do not like that GiveButter does not automatically disperse the funds raised into our Stripe account and that we need to request the funds from GiveButter to receive them.\u201d – Verified User<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>3. Limited customization options<\/h3>\n
Some reviews of Givebutter note that the platform offers limited customization options.<\/p>\n
What I dislike about Givebutter is that the campaign building tools are not very customizable. It can be challenging to tailor campaign pages exactly how we want them to look and function.\u201d – Cassie B<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>4. Minimal recurring donation interval options<\/h3>\n
Givebutter currently only offers three recurring donation interval options for donation forms: monthly, quarterly, and annual. Its lack of a weekly giving interval, in particular, may be limiting for some organizations, like churches collecting weekly tithes and offerings.<\/p>\n
…As a church, it is tough not having the option for weekly giving for my donors\u2026\u201d – Drew Weserman<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n<\/a>Pricing<\/h2>\n
Givebutter has a 4.8<\/a> out of 5 \u201cValue for Money\u201d rating on Capterra.<\/p>\n
We touched on this briefly above, but it\u2019s worth digging deeper into the platform\u2019s pricing model \u2013 especially since it\u2019s one of the most talked-about features in Givebutter reviews.<\/p>\n
Givebutter relies on a 100% optional tipping model, which means you can access all fundraising tools without platform or processing fees \u2013 if <\/em>you enable donor tipping.<\/p>\n
In this setup, donors are asked to cover Stripe\u2019s standard processing fee (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) and add a voluntary tip to support Givebutter directly. If the donor chooses not to cover the processing fee, Givebutter will absorb that cost.<\/p>\n
However, if you disable tipping, a platform fee of up to 5% applies (depending on whether you\u2019re part of the Standard<\/a> or Legacy<\/a> pricing plan and the type of campaign), in addition to the processing fees. Donors have the option to cover these fees.<\/p>\n
Some Givebutter reviewers note that the platform\u2019s tipping model can be misleading:<\/p>\n
…they add a significant “platform fee” (5% – not small as advertised on their website) when the charitable organization has either not known about or has purposely disabled the tips option\u2026\u201d – Judy<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This may lead to confusion and ultimately result in mistrust and tipping fatigue among donors.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Features<\/h2>\n
Givebutter\u2019s features are rated 4.5<\/a> out of 5 on Capterra.<\/p>\n
Here are some of their most popular features:<\/p>\n
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- Customizable recurring donation forms.<\/li>\n
- Fundraising pages with a dynamic social feed, as well as team and peer-to-peer fundraising capabilities.<\/li>\n
- Donor management and CRM.<\/li>\n
- Event ticketing and live display option for events.<\/li>\n
- Auction software with real-time updates.<\/li>\n
- Embeddable donation widgets for websites.<\/li>\n
- Mobile fundraising app for in-person fundraising and checking in event attendees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/a>Why Fundraisers Choose Donorbox Over Givebutter<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nNow that we\u2019ve spotlighted some Givebutter reviews, we\u2019ll share why Donorbox is the fundraising platform of choice for more than 100,000 organizations who\u2019ve already raised a collective $3 billion and counting.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s look at some of the powerful features designed to scale your fundraising efforts:<\/p>\n
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- Create brand-aligned donation forms and include up to four of the seven recurring donation<\/a> interval options available.<\/li>\n
- Collect cashless, in-person donations with our powerful donation kiosk software for iPads and tablets. Or, use the Donorbox Live™ Mobile mode<\/a> on Android smartphones and iPhones.<\/li>\n
- Join nonprofits who\u2019ve already raised $36M using our robust event ticketing<\/a> tool designed to simplify ticket sales, track attendees, and streamline guest check-in.<\/li>\n
- Take your mobile fundraising to the next level with our Text-to-Give feature.<\/li>\n
- Allow donors to repeat their gifts in a single click with QuickDonate™<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Rally your supporters to increase awareness of your mission and boost donations with crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And much more! Explore all our features here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Donorbox has three plans designed to elevate your fundraising and grow with you. Our Standard Plan is free with a platform fee of just 2.95%. Or, upgrade to our Pro or Premium plans and enjoy a flat 1.75% platform fee for most features! Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
At Donorbox, we\u2019re committed to transparency. We never withhold any funds received, not even temporarily. Donorbox uses Stripe and PayPal as payment processors, ensuring funds flow directly to your connected Stripe and\/or PayPal accounts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You also have the option to ask donors to cover processing fees<\/a> \u2013 donors simply tick the optional checkbox when donating to your cause and can clearly view the total cost breakdown before checking out.<\/p>\n
- Collect cashless, in-person donations with our powerful donation kiosk software for iPads and tablets. Or, use the Donorbox Live™ Mobile mode<\/a> on Android smartphones and iPhones.<\/li>\n
- Create brand-aligned donation forms and include up to four of the seven recurring donation<\/a> interval options available.<\/li>\n
- The platform has minimal recurring donation interval options for donation forms, which can be limiting for some organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n