Overview
It's never been easier to reveal a donor's giving capacity. Givebutter Users have access to DonorSearch's robust prospect research data available with one single click inside any Contact profile.
How it Works
DonorSearch is a leading provider of prospect research for non-profits and organizations of all types. Pulling information from the largest philanthropic database, DonorSearch uses proprietary algorithms to surface actionable insights, giving history and wealth intelligence that connects more people to your cause.
With DonorSearch's wealth screening tools baked right into Givebutter Contacts, you're able to analyze supporters based on their capacity and likelihood to give. Instead of guessing at your fundraising strategy, you'll go in knowing who to ask and which appeal to make to increase your odds of securing a donation.
Integration Features
Surface the public wealth information and philanthropic track record of individuals directly from the Givebutter Dashboard using DonorSearch's Integrated Search
Navigate directly to any Givebutter Contact's DonorSearch Advanced Profile with a single click
DonorSearch data available inside Givebutter Contacts
DonorSearch Rating
Target Based On Wealth
Major Gift Likelihood
Annual Gift Likelihood
Total Likely External Gift Amount
Lowest External Gift Amount
Largest Gift Organization
Getting Access
As will all Givebutter features, this integration is totally free to use! All you need is a DonorSearch subscription and a Givebutter account. DonorSearch even offers special pricing to Giebutter Users! Click the blue button below to have the DonorSearch team find the best plan and pricing for you!
Enabling the Integration
Locate your DonorSearch API keys
Visit your DonorSearch Dashboard and navigate to "My Account."
Under "Account Options," select "API Key - View/Edit."
Select "Show API Key" and copy that value
Adding your DonorSearch API key into Givebutter
Visit your Givebutter Dashboard and navigate SETTINGS in the left-hand menu bar.
Click INTEGRATIONS.
Locate the DonorSearch box and click EXPAND.
Paste in your DonorSearch API key.
Save.
Utilizing the Integration
Perform an Integrated Search in a matter of seconds
Navigateto your Dashboard and select CONTACTS under the TRACK header.
Select the Contact you're interested in researching.
Select the DONORSEARCH tab.
Click RUN SEARCH.
5. Review the public wealth information and philanthropic track record of the individual.
6. To view the Advanced Profile in DonorSearch, select "View in DonorSearch" to open your DonorSearch dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is required in a Givebutter Contact to accurately complete a search?
The required fields are first name, last name, and address.
How can I navigate to DonorSearch from a Givebutter Contact?
Select the VIEW DONOR SEARCH button at the bottom of the Givebutter Contact profile.
How can I pull updated DonorSearch data into Givebutter?
Select the REFRESH DATA button at the bottom of the Givebutter Contact profile.
How can I restart a search for a Givebutter Contact?
Select START A NEW SEARCH at the bottom of the Givebutter Contact profile.
What DonorSearch data is available inside Givebutter Contacts?
The definitions below are also available in the Contact profile after a search is completed by hovering over the title.
DonorSearch Rating: Propensity to give score, DS1-1 is top opportunity, DS1-5 is lowest qualified opportunity, DS3 doesn't have high quality matched data.
Target Based On Wealth: This is a giving potential based on a proprietary algorithm that estimates net worth based on known markers of wealth. The range is roughly 10% of the estimated net worth or 2% per year over a five-year pledge. This can be used as an aspirational target or a 5-year giving capacity.
Major Gift Likelihood: Rating that shows the prospect's likelihood of being a major gift donor based on a combination of external giving matches and internal giving history to your organization. 300 = most likely; 0 = least likely. If there is no internal history, the rating will only be based on external giving.
Annual Gift Likelihood: Rating that shows the prospect's likelihood of being an annual fund donor based on a combination of external giving matches and internal giving history to your organization. 300 = most likely; 0 = least likely. If there is no internal history, the rating will only be based on external giving.
Total Likely External Gift Amount: Total dollars the individual likely donated to all charitable organizations.
Lowest External Gift Amount: Lower range of the individual's single largest gift elsewhere
Largest Gift Organization: Name of the organization where the individual made their single largest gift