Givecloud

givecloud.co
Productivity
1-2 Weeks

Fundraising That Feels Better — And Works Better

How to Replace Givecloud

Overview

Givecloud is a donor-first fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more, keep more, and do more through comprehensive donation management tools, peer-to-peer fundraising, event ticketing, memberships, and donor engagement features. Built with security and integration capabilities, it enables nonprofits to create meaningful donor experiences while streamlining operations across multiple fundraising channels.

Features

119 features across 28 categories

AI/Optimization(3)

Machine Learning OptimizationAI

Use machine learning to optimize suggested amounts and donor cost coverage

Smart Donor Covered Costs (Smart DCC)AI

AI-powered technology using behavioral science to increase how often donors cover transaction costs, boosting revenue by average 7%

Smart Suggested AmountsAI

Intelligent defaults that suggest donation amounts based on geography, device, and giving behavior

Also in: Logiwa, Onfleet

Advanced Features(2)

Open API

Access Givecloud data via open API to build custom integrations or automate workflows

Webhooks

Receive real-time updates to external tools whenever key supporter actions happen

Analytics/Reporting(8)

Attendee Reporting

Analyze ticket sales and attendance trends to optimize future events

Conversion & Performance Tracking

Monitor form views, donor activity, and conversion trends in real time

Google Analytics and FB Tag Support

Seamlessly integrate with Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to track donor behavior

Insight Emails

Receive daily, weekly, or monthly updates on giving performance, trends, and alerts

Net Promoter Score (NPS) Tracking

Track supporter satisfaction with NPS scoring tools

Referral Source Tracking

Ask donors how they heard about you to improve marketing and outreach

Referral Sources

Capture referral data to understand how supporters found you

Supporters Tracking

Categorize and track different supporter types and engagement levels

Automation(9)

Automated Short URLs

Automatically generate short URLs for sharing campaigns and forms

Automated Tax Receipts

Send compliant, branded tax receipts automatically without manual work

Automated Thank You Messages & Emails

Send thank-you messages and automated email responses to donors after gifts

Automatic Recurring Donation Processing

Process recurring donations automatically with zero manual effort

Custom Text Replies

Send customized auto-replies when supporters text keywords great for events, info, or follow-up

Email Automation & Custom Triggers

Automate thank-yous, reminders, receipts, and more using flexible triggers tied to supporter actions

Email Notifications & Encouragements

Automatically send encouragements based on milestones like first donation or halfway to goal

Email Notifications for Staff

Leverage automations to streamline internal processes and notify staff

Personalized Emails & Merge Tags

Add supporter names, gift amounts, and other data points to each email using merge tags

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance(2)

Marketing Opt-Out Options

Let supporters opt in or out of marketing communications with ease

Sales Tax

Automatically apply and report on sales tax for tickets and contributions

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Content Management(2)

Blogging

Write and publish blog content to share updates, boost SEO, and attract supporters

Story-Telling & Video Support

Support rich storytelling with text, images, and video on every fundraising page

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Core Fundraising(17)

Business Donations

Accept and track business gifts for campaigns or sponsorships

Designated Donations

Let donors select a fund, program, or project when giving

Donation FormsAI

Smart donation forms with suggested amounts, social proof, and modern payment options to inspire generosity and convert one-time givers into long-term supporters

Embeddable or Hosted Pages

Embed donation forms directly on website as pop-ups or inline, or host them on Givecloud

Flexible Giving Frequencies

Offer donors weekly, monthly, quarterly, or custom giving frequencies

Flexible Payment Terms

Let donors set a specific number of recurring payments before stopping

Gift Catalog

Allows supporters to shop and give by funding specific gifts, perfect for seasonal campaigns, symbolic giving, or dedicated donations

Impact Giving

Let donors choose specific, tangible needs to fund and see the impact of their contribution

Impact Giving

Let donors fund specific outcomes like Plant 3 trees built directly into donation experience

Inbound Text Donations

Let donors give instantly by texting a keyword like GIVE 20 to donate $20

Monthly Recurring Donations

Let donors commit to monthly giving in just a few clicks

Multi-Fund Donations

Allow donors to split a single donation across multiple funds

Peer-to-Peer Tools

Customizable peer-to-peer fundraising pages that mobilize supporters to fundraise on behalf of the organization and expand reach

Scan-To-Give QR Donations

Enable supporters to scan a code and give instantly from phones, great for print or events

Sponsorships

Enable personal, lasting donor connections through sponsoring children, families, animals, or projects with meaningful updates and dedicated giving options

Text-to-Give

Enable donors to give in seconds from anywhere through mobile-friendly text donations

Text-to-Pledge

Enable donors to pledge a gift amount via text and complete their donation later

Customization(5)

Custom Branding & Co-Branding

Fully customizable donation forms seamless with brand identity, including co-branded campaigns with local businesses

Custom Email Design & Branding

Design visually stunning and cohesive emails

Embeddable Widgets

Add visual fundraising elements like thermometers or honor rolls to any page with simple embeds

Video & Custom CTA Thank You Screen

Add video, custom messages, or redirects to thank-you screens and guide next steps

Visual Editor

Drag-and-drop editor to design and customize forms without requiring coding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Collection(3)

Custom Fields

Add unlimited custom fields to forms to capture supporter data that matters to mission

Supporter Data Collection

Collect essential donor info at checkout including name, email, address, phone and more

Supporter Titles Management

Let supporters choose a title like Mr., Ms., Dr. during form completion

Data Management(1)

Self-Serve Imports

Easily import supporters, contributions, and other data into Givecloud using self-serve tool

Donor Engagement(5)

Communication Opt-In Upsell

Allow donors to opt into email updates helping maintain compliance and build trust

E-Cards & Social Tributes

Send e-cards or social messages when giving in someone's honor

Social Sharing

Enable donors to quickly share their gift and invite others to give

Special Notes on Gifts

Allow donors to leave a message with their gift perfect for tributes or encouragement

Tributes

Allow supporters to dedicate their gift in honor or memory of someone special

Donor Management(8)

Donor Portal

Self-service portal allowing donors to manage giving, update payment methods, access tax receipts, and manage recurring donations without contacting staff

Download Tax Receipts

Donors can download receipts at any time from their secure portal

Manage Payment Methods

Let supporters update their saved credit cards or bank details anytime

Manage Recurring Giving

Enable donors to change gift amounts, schedules, or frequency from the portal

Pause & Cancel Recurring Donations

Allow donors to pause or cancel recurring gifts anytime with optional feedback prompts

Recurring Donation Self-Serve Portal

Donors can log in to update recurring gift details like schedule, amount, or fund

Self-Serve Donor Portal

Supporters can update personal details, manage giving, and keep their account current

View Giving History

Let supporters view past contributions, dates, and amounts directly from the portal

Donor Privacy(1)

Anonymous Donations

Give donors the option to give anonymously while still processing and receipting accurately

E-Commerce(7)

Category Management

Organize store items by category to improve navigation and reporting

Courier & Fulfillment Integrations

Connect with tools like ShipStation or preferred couriers for easy fulfillment

Inventory Tracking

Automatically track inventory and get alerts when stock runs low

Online Store

Create and sell physical products like apparel, books, or merchandise in Givecloud store

Physical & Digital Product Bundles

Bundle digital or physical items with tickets to add value for supporters

Promotional Discounts

Add promotional codes and upsells to boost store revenue and supporter value

Shipping Rates

Customize flat-rate or calculated shipping for domestic and international orders

Event Management(8)

Event Custom Fields

Gather attendee info with customizable fields at checkout

Event Sponsorship Packages

Allow supporters to purchase sponsorship packages with tiered benefits

Event Ticketing & Registration

Sell event tickets online alongside donations with custom thank-yous and auto-generated receipts

Events

Sell tickets, collect donations, and track attendance all in one branded experience for event registration and management

QR Tickets & Check-In

Enable QR code check-in and post-event reporting with ease

Ticket Access Through Donor Portal

Let attendees view their event tickets directly in the donor portal

View Ticket Purchases

Donors can view and retrieve event ticket info in their portal account

Virtual Event Fundraising

Add video, chat, pledges, and real-time giving tools to online events

Integrations(3)

Auto-Sync Changes to CRM

Optionally keep CRM updated in real-time with donor-managed changes from the portal

Employer Matching Upsell

Integrate with Double the Donation to unlock corporate gift matching

WordPress Plugin

Embed donation forms directly into WordPress site without redirects or developer help

Internationalization(2)

Multi-Currency Support

Accept donations in 100+ currencies with automatic currency detection

Multi-Language Support

Support global donors with forms that auto-detect language and support translations

Management(2)

Fundraiser Lists

View, manage, and report on supporters' fundraisers from dashboard

Verified Fundraisers & Moderation Tools

Approve fundraisers and manage content with built-in moderation tools

Memberships(3)

Membership Discounts

Offer automatic discounts on store items or event tickets to logged-in members

Membership Login & Content Lock

Lock content or perks behind member login to deepen engagement

Track Membership & MCAT Codes

Monitor membership levels and sync data to CRM or internal codes

Optimization(4)

Discounts & Promotion Codes

Offer supporters discounts with custom promotion codes during checkout

Donation Upsell Checkout

Prompt supporters to add a donation at checkout when purchasing products or tickets

Monthly Giving Upsell

Encourage monthly giving with built-in post-donation prompt

Multi-Step Checkout

Reduce friction with step-by-step donation process that improves conversions

Payment Options(1)

Donor-Advised Fund Giving with DAFpay

Let donors give from their DAFs instantly with seamless access to providers like Fidelity and Schwab

Payment Processing(4)

Multi-Account Configuration

Use preferred payment gateway with support for over 10 trusted payment processors

Multiple Payment Options

Accept donations via credit card, ACH, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay

Multiple Payment Processors Support

Support for 10+ payment gateways including Stripe, Auth.net, Braintree, Vanco, PaySafe, NMI

SafeSave Gateway

Use SafeSave built for nonprofits and recommended by DonorPerfect for secure online donations

Peer-to-Peer(4)

Customizable P2P Page Elements

Allow fundraisers to personalize page name, fundraising goal, and avatar

Easy Social Sharing

Let supporters quickly share their fundraiser across social channels

Self-Serve Peer-to-Peer

Let supporters create and share personal or team fundraising pages in under a minute

Supporter-Launched Fundraisers

Donors can launch their own personal fundraising page in just a few clicks

Revenue Generation(1)

Memberships

Sell memberships with perks, exclusive content, discounts, or special access with automated renewals and easy reporting

Security(6)

Automatic Security & Fraud Management

Protect platform with SSL encryption, automated fraud detection, and real-time risk alerts

Custom Fraud Settings

Set custom fraud rules such as CAPTCHA triggers or country restrictions to control risk

Fraud Prevention

Use CAPTCHA and risk detection tools to stop bots and reduce fraud

PCI-DSS Compliance

Platform is PCI-DSS compliant for secure handling of sensitive donor data

Risk Warnings & Refunds

Get alerts for risky transactions and refund suspicious charges before they become chargebacks

SOC 2 Type II Certification

Platform is SOC 2 Type II certified for security and compliance

Sponsorships(3)

Beneficiary Updates & Timelines

Post timeline updates, stories, or milestones to keep sponsors engaged

Sponsorship Customization

Create detailed sponsorship profiles with custom fields, images, and storytelling

Sponsorship Management

View and manage active, pending, and expired sponsorships from admin dashboard

User Experience(1)

One-Click Social Login

Make it easy for supporters to sign in with their existing social accounts

Website Building(4)

Custom Domain

Set up a custom domain for a seamless, branded supporter experience

URL Redirects

Redirect outdated or inactive URLs to current donation or content pages

Website Menu Builder

Build a branded, organized navigation menu for Givecloud website without coding

Website Page Builder

Design web pages with visual editor using pre-built templates or full customization

Pricing

Standard Monthly

$99/month
  • All Features
  • Self Guided Onboarding
  • Standard Email/Chat Support
  • 2.5% platform fee per transaction

Pro Monthly

Popular
$289/month
  • All Features
  • Essential Onboarding Included (3 sessions)
  • Priority Email/Chat Support
  • 2.0% platform fee per transaction

Standard Annual

$79/month (Billed Annually)
  • All Features
  • Self Guided Onboarding
  • Standard Email/Chat Support
  • 2.5% platform fee per transaction
  • 20% annual discount

Pro Annual

$229/month (Billed Annually)
  • All Features
  • Essential Onboarding Included (3 sessions)
  • Priority Email/Chat Support
  • 2.0% platform fee per transaction
  • 20% annual discount

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Givecloud

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~18 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 119 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Givecloud alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 119 features.

Buy Givecloud

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$144,000
Maintenance$2,160/mo
3-year total$221,760
Dev time~12 months

Buying Givecloud saves ~$186,120 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 119 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

18 known integrations

Auth.netBlackbaudBraintreeDAFpayDonorPerfectDouble the DonationFidelityGoogle AnalyticsMeta Pixel (Facebook)NMIPaySafeSafeSaveSalesforceSchwabShipStationStripeVancoWordPress