FAQs and Troubleshooting

What is Givebutter and how does it work?

Givebutter makes it easy, low cost, and incredibly fun to raise the most money possible for good causes.

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

Thousands of nonprofits, schools, students, sports teams, startups, and individuals use Givebutter to fundraise for causes of all kinds

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Is Givebutter free? What are the fees?

Givebutter is completely free to use and offers the lowest, most transparent fees in the fundraising industry

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Are donations secure? How does Givebutter protect its users?

Givebutter utilizes the world’s very best payment encryption technology and security and regularly reviews all campaigns

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How do withdrawals work? Do I have to reach my goal?

You can easily set up bank deposits or send funds directly to a nonprofit regardless of whether you reach your goal

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Are donations tax-deductible?

Donations are tax-deductible if the campaign's beneficiary has 501(c)(3) status with the IRS

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How does the Givebutter Referral Program work?

Earn $100 cash for recommending Givebutter

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How can I contact Givebutter?

Click the chat bubble in the bottom right corner!

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How can I verify my email address and phone number?

Givebutter requires all users to verify their email address and phone number to verify their identity and provide utmost security.

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How do I reset my password?

If you have your Givebutter user email, you can reset your password

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How do I change my profile picture or upload a new one?

You can upload a new profile photo by going to givebutter.com/profile

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How do I edit my user profile?

Your user profile lives inside the circle at the top right corner of your dashboard

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How do I start a new campaign?

It takes less than five minutes to create an account and start a campaign

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How do I create a new account?

Create unlimited new Accounts from your Dashboard

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How do I manage multiple accounts?

Manage an unlimited number of Accounts from your Dashboard

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How do user roles and permissions work?

Users roles are broken down by Admin, Editor, and Team Member -- each with distinct permissions

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How can I adjust the aspect ratio of my cover photo?

Givebutter makes it easy for your images to look perfect on every device.

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How do I edit my campaign's Story?

Go to your campaign in the dashboard and scroll to the bottom of the Details tab.

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How do I edit my campaign's goal?

Select your Campaign in the Dashboard and click "Details" in the Campaign Manager

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What happens if I don't reach my goal?

You keep every dollar you raise, regardless of whether you hit your goal

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How do I edit my end date?

Go to your Campaign in the dashboard and click Settings in the Campaign Manager

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How can I switch an existing Campaign type to Collect, Fundraise, or Events?

Easily switch an existing campaign type at any time

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How can I customize my account link / Landing Page (URL)?

Navigate to the dashboard and click on Account Settings, then navigate to the Landing Page tab

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How can I customize my campaign link (URL)?

Go to your campaign in the dashboard and click the Sharing tab.

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Where can I find my campaign link? How do team member links work?

Admins and team members can always find their campaign links in their user profiles at givebutter.com/profile

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How can I add and delete offline transactions? How do offline transactions work?

You can process offline transactions from the Transactions tab in your Dashboard.

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How can I hide a message in the Supporter Feed?

Edit a supporter message/comment to make it public or private on your Fundraise or Events Campaign.

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How do I offer donors the option to mail in a check?

Enable the option for donors to pay by check in the Tools tab of your Campaign manager.

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How do I manage Account Funds / Donation Designations?

Manage Account Funds & Donation Designations right from the Givebutter Dashboard

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How to export Chapters to CSV

Export all your Chapters to a neatly organized CSV

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How do I send my funds directly to a nonprofit?

Raise funds for any nonprofit on Givebutter by linking your payout directly to a nonprofit's account

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Do I have to link my Venmo account to receive Venmo donations?

No! You do not need to link any Venmo accounts to your campaign in order to receive Venmo donations.

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Are bank transfers secure?

Bank transfers are performed using Stripe Connect, which provides one of the most secure and reliable ACH transfer services available.

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How do I make a campaign “unlisted”?

Hide your campaign from public view. Only those with the URL will be able to find your campaign.

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How do I duplicate a campaign?

Duplicating a previous campaign is a great way to set up your next campaign quickly and easily!

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How do I close a campaign?

You can stop accepting donations, set an end date, or delete the campaign entirely.

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How do I close an account?

You can close an account if you haven't yet raised any money.

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Why tip Givebutter?

Tips help us sustain a low-fee platform for everyone.

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Givebutter on my credit card / Venmo / PayPal statement

All donations made to fundraising campaigns via the Givebutter platform are displayed on your payment method’s statement as *GIVEBUTTER.

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How can I leave a message of support?

While donating, you have the option to add a message of support along with an image, animated GIF, or drawing

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Can I donate anonymously? How does it work?

Yes! Check the box that says "Hide my name or amount from public view" to hide your name and/or amount from the Supporter Feed.

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How do I edit and manage my recurring donation?

Edit and manage your monthly, quarterly, weekly, and annual payments from your donation receipt or by contacting us via email or chat

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How do I request a refund for my transaction?

All transactions made on Givebutter are final, but if you contact us via email or chat we may be able to issue a refund

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How can I transfer or upgrade my tickets?

To transfer or upgrade your ticket, please contact Givebutter Support at [email protected]

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How can I donate with Venmo?

All campaigns on Givebutter support Venmo as a payment option for those using smartphones or tablets

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What payment methods do you accept?

Givebutter accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Digital Wallet with even more payment options coming soon

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What countries are currencies are supported?

Givebutter is supported all over the world. All donations are processed in USD($)

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What does the verification badge mean?

Verified accounts on Givebutter have been vetted to ensure their legitimacy as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.

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How do I join a campaign as a team member?

Team members can join a campaign in three ways: Email Invite, Direct Link, or Public "Fundraise" Button.

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How do I update my Team Member slug / link / URL?

Manage your Team Member URL from your User Profile

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How do I add a Personal Story? How can I personalize my fundraising page with text, images, videos, etc?

Click "Manage" at the top of your campaign page, then "Edit your story"

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How do I add a Personal Goal to my Team Member page?

Click "Manage" at the top of your campaign page > "Your Goal" > "Save"

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How can I leave a campaign? How do I remove myself as a team member?

Click "Edit my page" at the top of your campaign page > "Settings" > "Leave campaign"

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How do I add Team Members?

There are three ways to add team members, as described in the "Team" tab of your Campaign Manager

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How do I delete Team Members?

Admins have the ability to delete team members

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How do I manually edit a Transaction to credit the correct Team Member?

Edit a transaction to credit a Team Member on your Fundraise or Events Campaign.

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How do I move Team Members between Teams?

Move Team Members between Teams in the Team tab of your Fundraise or Events Campaign.

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How do I create and manage ticket types?

Customize and edit your ticket types via the Dashboard

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How do I revoke tickets?

Admins have the ability to revoke Events campaign tickets via the Dashboard

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Selling items using a Givebutter Events campaign

Sell a variety of items by adding images, converting your ticket types, and adding Custom Fields

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Selling raffle tickets using a Givebutter Events campaign

How to sell raffle tickets on Givebutter

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Does Givebutter issue tax receipts?

Givebutter automatically issues donation receipts to donors, which can be customized with a message to include any tax-pertinent information

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How can I get my nonprofit verified and what are the benefits of doing so?

Registered 501c3 nonprofits are eligible for verification by Givebutter. Verified nonprofits receive a special badge and exclusive benefits.

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Subscription Billing explained

Manage your Givebutter subscriptions, update your card info, cancel your plan, and view/print invoices.

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How do I set up my custom subdomain on Givebutter?

This article explains how to get your custom subdomain connected to your Givebutter account.

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