What can I raise money for? š°
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 ā
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? š¤
Nonprofits š
From human services organizations and food banks to community foundations and international relief groups, nonprofits of every size use Givebutter to fundraise and manage donors in one place.
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:
Schools & Student Organizations š«
Schools, PTAs and PTOs, preschools, school foundations, and student groups use Givebutter to:
Collect dues and donations
Run campaigns for trips, philanthropy, or expenses
Run read-a-thons, jog-a-thons, and other peer-to-peer fundraisers
Host school-wide events with ticketing
Create group fundraising pages
Manage members and donors in one place
Example users: Project FTK at Ohio, Kappa Delta at UMD, Derby Days at DePaul
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Arts & Culture Organizations š
Theaters, museums, choirs, orchestras, and historical societies use Givebutter to:
Sell tickets for performances, exhibitions, and galas
Run memberships and recurring giving programs
Host auctions and paddle raises at fundraising events
Manage patrons and donors in one built-in CRM
Faith-based Organizations šļø
Churches, synagogues, mosques, ministries, and other faith-based organizations use Givebutter to:
Collect tithes, offerings, and recurring gifts
Run campaigns for building funds, missions, and outreach programs
Host ticketed events like retreats, galas, and community dinners
Accept gifts during services with text-to-donate and scan-to-donate QR codes
Manage members and donors in one built-in CRM
Fiscally Sponsored Projects š¤
Projects operating under a fiscal sponsor's nonprofit status use Givebutter to:
Fundraise under their sponsor's EIN
Verify their nonprofit status and display a verified badge
Run donation forms, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns of their own
Sports & Recreation š
Sports teams, booster clubs, swim clubs, and recreational leagues 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
Startups š”
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
FAQ š¤
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 to collect funds and disburse them to the nonprofit independently. If you're fundraising as an individual, you'll need to invite someone from the nonprofit organization to be a user on your account so we can confirm the connection.