What can I raise money for? 💰

You can raise funds for any lawful cause that doesn't go against Givebutter's Terms of Service and content guidelines. Organizations use Givebutter to support causes ranging from homelessness prevention and medical research to school programs, athletic teams, community events, and creative projects. There are specific categories of fundraising that we do not allow on our platform. Read more about content moderation and acceptable fundraising guidelines for Givebutter campaigns →

Individual (personal) fundraising accounts are not supported. Givebutter is built for organizations and affiliated fundraisers. Individuals can donate to campaigns, fundraise on behalf of a verified organization, or join an existing fundraiser as a team member.

Who uses Givebutter? 🤔

Nonprofits 💛

Nonprofits use Givebutter to:
- Create donation forms and fundraising pages
- Host ticketed events and auctions
- Enable peer-to-peer and team fundraising
- Build branded landing pages
- Manage donors and track engagement in one built-in CRM
Example users: Kol Hanearim, Meals on Wheels, Wings of Rescue
Success Stories:
- Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation raises $71k on creative Givebutter Livestream
- Studio Tenn Theater Company raises over $150k on Givebutter through an outstanding fundraising performance

Schools & Student Organizations 🏫

Schools and student groups use Givebutter to:
- Collect dues and donations
- Run campaigns for trips, philanthropy, or expenses
- Host school-wide events with ticketing
- Create group fundraising pages
- Manage members and donors in one place
Example users: Project FTK at Ohio, Greek Week at CMU, Kappa Delta at UMD, Derby Days at DePaul
Success Stories:
- Harvard undergrads raise $34k with Freedom Fundraiser on Givebutter to combat racial injustice
- Teachers’ Treasures raises $37k on Givebutter with a virtual supply drive, all-day Livestream, and corporate partners

Sports Teams 🏀

Sports teams use Givebutter to:
- Collect dues and donations
- Run peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Raise funds for uniforms, travel, or charitable causes
- Host ticketed events
- Manage supporters and participants in one system
Example users: Gem State Falcons Wheelchair Basketball Team, St. Helena Little League, Georgetown Guzaarish

Startups 💡

Startups and independent organizations use Givebutter to:
- Run donation-focused fundraising campaigns
- Host events with ticketing
- Create landing pages for supporters
- Accept secure online donations
Example users: Pedi-Ed, Junkyard Social Club
Success Story: Kitchen Rodeo pulls off 30+ successful fundraising events in 2 months
Webinar: How Local Media Association raised $1.5M across 250+ outlets on Givebutter

FAQ 🤔

Can international organizations use Givebutter?

International organizations can use Givebutter if they meet specific requirements, including having a US bank account. Givebutter mainly works with organizations that are based in the US or have a US presence. International donors are able to submit donations to any Givebutter campaign using their desired payment method.

Can I create an account if I don't work for an organization or nonprofit?

No. Individual fundraising is not supported on Givebutter and may result in your account being deactivated. Please review our content guidelines for common questions about specific fundraising scenarios.

I'm not affiliated with the nonprofit organization I want to raise money for. Can I still use Givebutter to fundraise for them?

It depends. If your business or organization is fundraising for a nonprofit, you can use Givebutter and add the nonprofit as your beneficiary, or collect and disburse funds independently. If you're fundraising as an individual, you'll either need to set up the nonprofit as a beneficiary or invite someone from the nonprofit organization to be a user on your account so we can confirm the connection.

Who can use Givebutter and what can I raise money for?