Givebutter provides donation forms, campaigns, events, auctions, donor CRM, email, and texting for free using a tip-or-fee model. Donation forms convert at 47%, 4x industry average.

Pros & Cons

Pros

100% free with tip model — nonprofits keep every dollar
47% form conversion rate — 4x industry average
All-in-one replaces multiple tools
Modern, user-friendly interface

Cons

CRM less sophisticated than dedicated platforms

Key Features

Donation Forms

47% conversion rate donation forms with custom branding

Fundraising Campaigns

Peer-to-peer, multi-team, leaderboards

Events & Auctions

Full event management with ticketing and auctions

Donor CRM

Contact profiles, giving history, segmentation

Pricing

Free (Tips On)

Free

All features
Donor CRM
Email & texting
Events & auctions
$0 fees

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Best Tools for Nonprofit Organizations Managing Grants & Donors (2026)

Best free option for budget-constrained nonprofits — Givebutter provides professional fundraising and basic donor management at zero cost, making it the ideal starting point for organizations that can't justify a monthly software subscription.

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Company Size

All Sizes

No grant management

Tip model may feel uncomfortable for some

Advanced features need Plus subscription

Free (Tips Off)

3% fee

All features
3% platform fee

Plus

$29.99/month

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