Frequently Asked Questions

A curated list of the most commonly asked questions by users and donors.

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Written by Max Friedman, Tori Meglio, Chris Bohn and 1 other

General

What is Givebutter and how does it work?

Givebutter brings together everything you need to successfully raise funds, track progress, and engage your supporters. Completely free.

Written by Mark Rummel
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Is Givebutter free? What are the fees?

Yep! Completely free. No contracts, no subscriptions, and no hidden fees—ever.

Written by Max Friedman
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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

Written by Tori Meglio
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Tips, fees, and our commitment to 100% transparency

Givebutter is committed to providing you with the most affordable and transparent fundraising platform in the world.

Written by Max Friedman
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Why tip Givebutter?

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

Written by Max Friedman
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How to contact Givebutter

Click the chat bubble in the bottom right corner!

Written by Tori Meglio
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Users

Fundraise with Venmo 🤑

Your donors can now easily pay in seconds using Venmo, with no additional setup required

Written by Tori Meglio
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What payment methods does Givebutter accept?

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

Written by Tori Meglio
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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.

Written by Tori Meglio
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How do withdrawals work? Do I have to reach my goal?

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

Written by Tori Meglio
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What happens if I don't reach my campaign goal?

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

Written by Max Friedman
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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.

Written by Tori Meglio
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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

Written by Max Friedman
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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

Written by Tori Meglio
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Is Givebutter mobile optimized?

Look perfect on every device - even your old Motorola Razr (ok probably not)

Written by Tori Meglio
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How do I import data into Givebutter?

Guidance for importing your data into Givebutter using the Imports tab.

Written by Tori Meglio
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What countries and currencies are supported?

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

Written by Max Friedman
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Donors

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.

Written by Chris Bohn
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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.

Written by Max Friedman
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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

Written by Max Friedman
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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

Written by Max Friedman
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Can I donate anonymously?

Absolutely, follow these directions to hide your name and/or donation amount from the campaign Supporter Feed

Written by Tori Meglio
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How do I edit and manage my recurring donation?

Edit and manage your recurring plan and payment methods right from your User Profile (http://givebutter.com/profile).

Written by Tori Meglio
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How do I request a refund for my transaction/donation?

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

Written by Max Friedman
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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]

Written by Tori Meglio
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