To start your first campaign, you'll need a free Givebutter account! If you don't have one yet, you'll need to create a new account.
Creating a campaign ➕
In your dashboard, click the New Campaign button located in the sidebar menu on the left side.
Select the type of campaign you'd like to create. Givebutter has three different campaign types. You can read a detailed breakdown and view a demo of each of these in the section below.
Enter a title, and click Create Campaign. You can change the title later if you like.
For Page and Event campaigns, you'll also be asked if you want to enable peer-to-peer fundraising. If you tick this box, this option will automatically be added to your campaign. (You can also add or remove this later on!)
You'll be redirected to your new campaign configuration page. This is where you'll add your campaign details and settings. The options differ based on the type of campaign you're running, but if you'd like a detailed guide on all the options available, click the relevant link below for your next steps:
Configuring an Auction (for Page and Event campaigns)
You cannot publish or start your first campaign until you've connected your payout information.
Campaign types ⚙️
Givebutter offers three different campaign types with different features. Below is a summary of each, along with an image, important features, pricing, and a link to a live demo page for each!
Form 📝
A customizable form for collecting donations, dues, and other payments. Choose a Form if you are looking for a simple way for people to donate to your cause without any frills.
Important features: accept Venmo, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay, and all major cards, transparent fees, automatic receipts, recurring donations, dedications, website embeds
Pricing: 0% platform fee + 2.9% & 30¢ payment processing fee if tips are enabled. If tips are disabled, 1% platform fee + 2.9% & 30¢ payment processing fee.
Page 💻
Social crowdfunding pages for individual and team fundraising. Choose a Page if you want to incorporate social fundraising elements such as a supporter feed with optional additions like an auction, fundraising goal, end date, story, team members, and more.
Includes all features of Forms
Important features: custom donations, likes & comments, optional goal, timeline, team members/team fundraising, and live auctions
Pricing: 0% platform fee + 2.9% & 30¢ payment processing fee if tips are enabled. If tips are disabled, 3% platform fee + 2.9% & 30¢ payment processing fee.
Event 🎟
Sell tickets and register attendees in addition to a fundraising campaign. Choose an Event if your campaign revolves around an event or auction, which you can host entirely on Givebutter. You'll be able to add event details and sell paid and free tickets in addition to a fundraising campaign.
Includes all features of Pages
Important features: unlimited custom-branded ticket types, ticket scanning, promo codes, custom quantities, online auctions, and donation upsells
Pricing: 0% platform fee + 2.9% & 30¢ payment processing fee if tips are enabled. If tips are disabled, 5% platform fee + 2.9% & 30¢ payment processing fee.