Amanda Y.
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Amanda Y.
Program Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Givebutter's ease if use and lower fees increased our donations!"
5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

We researched several giving platforms when we realized how high the fees are from the platform we'd been using. Givebutter has excellent options and the best user experience. We have seen increased giving and increased recurring giving. At one point, we made a mistake in the way we were transferring our funds. Givebutter worked with us to correct the mistake. We couldn't be more appreciative of the thoughtful approach this company takes to improving donor and non-profit experiences. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

Like any software, it requires attention to detail to avoid fees when users and non-profits complete transactions. The good news is that Givebutter does NOT employ dark UX techniques. Their fee selections are clear and transparent. It just requires careful navigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Aww, so happy to hear this, Amanda, thanks for the love! 💛 We’re thrilled that lower fees and the easy-to-use experience have helped increase giving and recurring donations for your team. We also appreciate your kind words about how situations were handled; it really means a lot. Keep up the amazing work, and here’s to even more donor impact ahead!

LU
Laura U.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Perfect for Budget-Conscious Non-Profits"
4/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

I like Givebutter because it's free and web-based, which is important for a small local non-profit like ours with a limited budget. The ticketing system and the ability to create custom URLs for events are features I find valuable. I also appreciate that we can easily integrate the payment portal into our website, which helps us maintain credibility with our users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

I really don't like how the request for donation to Givebutter isn't easily understood by users. Many users think they are donating to our organization and not the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Thank you so much for sharing this, Laura 💛 We’re really glad Givebutter has been a helpful, budget-friendly solution for your team, especially with ticketing, custom URLs, and website integration 😊

We also appreciate your feedback about the tip experience. You’re right, clarity is important, and we’re continuing to improve how this is communicated to donors.

Wishing you all the best with your fundraising and events! 🎉

Community  F.
CF
Community F.
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy, No-Cost Fundraising Setup with Give Butter"
5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

Give Butter is an easy-to-use platform for nonprofit fundraising. It was simple to set up for ticket sales, donations, and our live auction, and transferring funds was a snap. The best part is that there’s no cost to our organization, which makes it even easier to use for our fundraising needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

The catch with the nonprofit’s no-fee setup is that donors are asked to leave a tip, but it still works out in the end. They have the choice to tip or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Thank you so much for sharing this 💛 We’re really happy to hear that setting up your tickets, donations, and auction felt simple and smooth, that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide 😊

We also appreciate you calling out the tip option. You’re absolutely right, it’s completely optional, and we always want donors to feel comfortable choosing what works best for them. That flexibility is what helps us keep the platform accessible and low-cost for organizations like yours.

Wishing you continued success with your fundraising. We’re so glad to be part of it! 🎉

HarbourPointe P.
HP
HarbourPointe P.
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Low Fees and an Easy-to-Use Mobile Terminal"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

Low fees, can use mobile terminal on my phone. Easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

Fees are still a little high for my needs, but it is what it is. Lower among competitors, so it's okay. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the low fees, the convenience of using the Mobile Terminal on your phone, and the ability to customize your payment forms to collect the information you need.

We also appreciate your feedback about processing fees. We know keeping fundraising costs low is important, which is why we strive to offer competitive pricing while giving organizations flexibility in how fees are handled. Depending on your preferences, you can choose whether your organization covers processing fees or adjust your donation settings to best fit your fundraising goals.

If you'd ever like to review your current setup or explore the available fee options, our Support team would be happy to help. Thanks again for choosing Givebutter. We're grateful to be part of your fundraising journey! 💛

PN
Penny N.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined Fundraising with Personal Touch"
4/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

I really enjoy the newsletter feature with the editing ability for buttons and links, inserting videos, which gives it a very nice personal feel. It's also great that I can send out mass emails while keeping them personal by tagging specific names or donation amounts, which makes it feel personal but also saves me time. I like its ability to track and easily manage donors and their data. The direct communication with donors is very helpful and easy to read, and I find tagging specific donors really helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

I think having more robust reporting features would be helpful. The specific tags like the Lybunt and the Sybunt are very helpful in finding groups, but it would be nice if there was one big page that had all the reporting features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

This is such a lovely review, Penny! 💛

I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the newsletter features and personalization tools. Being able to connect with donors in a more personal way while still saving time is exactly what we hope to make possible, so it’s wonderful to know that’s been your experience.

I also really appreciate your feedback on reporting. That’s a great callout, especially having everything in one place, and I’ve shared this with our team as we continue improving.

Wishing you all the best with your fundraising efforts! 😊

Verified User
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Verified User
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Event Management with Givebutter"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

I love how Givebutter makes everything super easy for our school auction event. It's super easy to sell tickets, input our auction items, and manage the event seamlessly. I really like the ease of use and how the ticketing system is straightforward, plus it lets us track the money coming in without a hitch. Additionally, Givebutter allowed our auction items to be put on the site ahead of time and hidden until our event began, which worked out great. The initial setup was a breeze, and we even did a training session with a staff member that helped us get going quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

More options around ticketing, such as being able to put in allergies or assign seating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Thank you for sharing your experience! 💛

It's wonderful to know the platform helped simplify the process for your team.

We're especially glad the training session helped you get up and running quickly. We also appreciate your feedback regarding additional ticketing options like allergy information and seating assignments. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for trusting Givebutter with your event! 😊

Gary K.
GK
Gary K.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly for Fundraising but Painful Event Check-In"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

I like Givebutter for the ability to create a post and then share it with everyone, making it easier to reach potential donors. Setting it up was easy as well, which is a huge plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

During our events, it requires so much information on people when checking them in that it took too long. So we had to skip through it, and it was painful to handle, especially multiple times if someone's trying to donate for admissions to a donation event. It was too much for us to handle trying to check-in 50 people like that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Gary, thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words about our platform. 💛

We're glad Givebutter has made it easy to share your fundraising efforts and connect with donors. We also appreciate your feedback about the event check-in process. What you described sounds more cumbersome than we'd want it to be, especially when you're trying to check in a large number of attendees.

If you're open to it, we'd love for you to reach out to our Support team via chat. We're available 24/7 and would be happy to take a closer look at your event setup and check-in workflow to see if there's a way to make the process smoother for future events.

Thanks again for sharing your experience and helping us improve!

Verified User in Music
AM
Verified User in Music
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Sleek and affordable, but sign-ins and 2FA disrupted our silent auction event flow"
3/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

Overall, it’s sleek, modern, and user-friendly, and it’s an affordable option for young non-profits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

We had a gala last week and the silent auction was a disaster, despite beta testing on our end. The guests who didn't feel comfortable with the QR code used our "silent auction concierge" who bid for them manually, but the ones who felt confident using the tech themselves encountered two factor authentication and required sign-ins throughout the night. It's also a shame the paddle raise feature can't be integrated into the live event feed, otherwise it doesn't feel worth manually assigning all the paddle numbers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 💛

We're glad to hear you've found Givebutter to be a user-friendly and affordable platform for your organization, but we're sorry to hear about the experience your guests had during your gala. We know how important a smooth auction experience is, especially during a live event, and we understand how frustrating those sign-in and authentication issues must have been for both your team and your supporters.

We also appreciate your feedback about the paddle raise experience and event feed integration. Thank you for sharing your experience and helping us continue to improve the platform for nonprofits like yours.

Office Manager E.
OE
Office Manager E.
Operations Coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Givebutter Makes Campaign Setup Easy with a Friendly, Self-Explanatory Interface"
5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

I LOVE GIVEBUTTER! It’s a very friendly platform, and everything is truly self-explanatory. The tutorials and the easy-to-use interface are incredible for setting up campaigns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

I’d love to see more integrated payment platforms, along with an easier way to create and manage email campaigns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Thank you so much for sharing such kind words! 💛 It means a lot to hear that you found Givebutter easy to use and that the tutorials and interface made setting up your campaigns a smooth experience.

We also really appreciate your feedback about adding more integrated payment platforms and making email campaign management even easier. Those are valuable suggestions, and we'll be sure to share them with our team.

Thanks again for being part of the Givebutter community, and we're wishing you continued success with your fundraising campaigns! 😊

Ann L.
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Ann L.
Executive Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Givebutter is Smooth Like Butter But Butter Can Always Be Better"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Givebutter?

Whenever we have questions, the chat feature is always accessible, and the human staff is helpful and quick to respond. Overall, the platform is also very easy to understand and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Givebutter?

The tip feature although I understand the purpose, we have had many donor complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shiella D of Givebutter

Ann, thank you for the thoughtful review! 💛

We're so happy to hear that our Support team has been helpful and responsive whenever questions come up. Knowing that both the platform and the people behind it have made your experience a positive one means a lot to us.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding the tip feature. While many organizations find it helpful, we understand that every donor community is different. Organizations do have the option to adjust or remove tips depending on what works best for their goals and supporters, and we're always grateful for feedback that helps us improve the donor experience.

Thank you for trusting Givebutter with your fundraising efforts! 😊