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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Givebutter

    Score9.5 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts. Instead of charging a traditional SaaS subscription fee, Givebutter is free to use with a transparent tip-or-fee model. Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021 and 2022, and its founders Max Friedman, Liran Cohen, and Ari Krasner were recently featured on Forbes’ 30U30 list for Social Impact.

    $0

    1 - 3% platform fee

    NationBuilder

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ANationBuilder is a content management software offering from NationBuilder.

    $35

    per month

    Pricing
    GivebutterNationBuilder
    Editions & Modules
    Free fundraising, forever ✨
    $0.00
    1 - 3% platform fee
    Starter
    $35.00
    per month
    Pro
    $159.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GivebutterNationBuilder
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsGivebutter is completely free thanks to 100% optional tips received from donors. If you'd prefer to hide tips, an industry-low Platform Fee applies instead based on the campaign type you’re using (1% for donation form, 3% for fundraising pages, and 5% for events). No matter which option you choose, all transactions include standard Processing Fees of 2.9% + 30¢ for all payment methods except ACH, which offers a reduced rate of 1.9% + 30¢ per transaction. These fees are charged by payment processors and allow funds to be deposited into your account regardless of what payment method your donors choose. More than 95% of donors on Givebutter cover fees when asked, resulting in an average campaign fee of less than 1%.
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    GivebutterNationBuilder
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    Bonterra Network for Good
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    GiveSmart by Momentive
    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Kindsight iWave
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GivebutterNationBuilder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GivebutterNationBuilder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Givebutter
    The site has built-in flexibility for fundraising shops of all sizes to use it for various needs - we used it for a special event but it could also be used to handle a Day of Giving campaign. We liked that donors could use the built-in social/email features to advertise their support to gain additional donations
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    NationBuilder
    If you are managing a nonprofit agency, advocacy group, or political campaign, NationBuilder is likely the best tool available for the job. It has everything you need in one package, excellent support from NationBuilder reps, and plenty of reputable case studies that show its effectiveness. There is also a robust network of capable partners that build custom solutions and provide consulting.
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    Pros
    Givebutter
    • Flexibility in using the platform for multiple fundraising sources (events, direction donations, etc.)
    • Ease of Use
    • Ability to customize your site
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    NationBuilder
    • Great platform for managing website, social media, and donations in a single dashboard.
    • Some particularly helpful features includes turf maps for walking door to door.
    • I really appreciate the included voter files.
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    Cons
    Givebutter
    • Link to payment sources/systems (we had to do this multiple times before it worked)
    • Integration with larger donor management software systems (i.e. Blackbaud)
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    NationBuilder
    • Customer service: We used to have a dedicated account exec who met with us monthly to give us insight into our NationBuilder, as well as tips or suggestions for things like increasing our email deliverability or duplicates. While we're busy doing the work we do, it helped raise red flags for us that we didn't know existed. Our current account exec has zero communication with us in terms of providing any tangible support and that's been a complete 180 from our initial experience.
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    Usability
    Givebutter
    No answers on this topic
    NationBuilder
    While it isn't the easiest to use for someone coming to it for the first time, it has become like second nature navigating it. I find that because I understand it's functionality, I have a very easy time navigating.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Givebutter
    Givebutter provides more flexibility in designing your campaign or event on the site ...others are more suited for only a Gala or auction and Race Roster was more than we needed and was confusing to our guests
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    NationBuilder
    NationBuilder is not as good for canvassing or phone GOTV efforts, but it's better for community building.
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    Return on Investment
    Givebutter
    • Best registration tool we have used for the NUN Run event
    • Allowed registrants to cover the fees reducing our overall event expenses
    Incentivized
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    NationBuilder
    • The NationBuilder ecosystem is a well-connected, supportive bunch and it has been great to be a part of that
    • Most inquiring clients are already aware of NationBuilder's benefits and know what they want to accomplish. This saves time during the on-boarding process
    • NationBuilder's sales team is undereducated about the platform and I have received feedback from clients that they are sharks/difficult to work with. This is a big problem and I have lost business from it
    Incentivized
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    Screenshot of Forms for campaigns and events.Screenshot of A Nonprofit CRMScreenshot of Personalized emails, videos, texts, and updates