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Givebutter vs Zeffy vs Better Giving in 2026, fees, gifts and eligibility compared

A side-by-side look at what Givebutter, Zeffy and Better Giving charge nonprofits, which gifts each one accepts and who can sign up, checked against each platform's own pages on 22 October 2026.

We're One of the Fifteen: Better Giving endorses NCN's Principles for Ethical Online Fundraising

We're One of the Fifteen: Better Giving Endorses NCN's Principles for Ethical Online Fundraising

The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) has named the 15 online fundraising platforms that endorsed its Principles for Ethical Online Fundraising Platforms. Better Giving is one of them.

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Your Recurring Donors Were Never the Donation Platform's to Keep

Are you in a Hostage Situation? Nonprofits Shouldn't Have to Pay a Ransom to Leave Their Donation Platform

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When the Middleman Gets Sued! What the Wave of Fundraising-Platform Lawsuits Means for Your Nonprofit

If your nonprofit relies on a third-party platform to collect gifts, and almost all do, this is worth a few minutes of your attention. Here is what is happening, what is still contested, and what it means for the way you choose and manage a platform.

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We'd Rather Be Checked Than Trusted

Better Giving has endorsed the National Council of Nonprofits' Principles for Ethical Online Fundraising Platforms.

Why Employer Matched Giving Is a Smart “Better Giving” Route

Better Giving's 'match my gift' functionality builds the employer matching process into the single donation flow. No need to go to external sites. But why is employer matched giving so attractive? Read on!

Setting a New Standard for Digital Giving

Setting a New Standard for Digital Giving

Setting a New Standard for Digital Giving: Why Better Giving Proudly Supports the National Association for Nonprofits Principles for Ethical Online Fundraising Platforms

Stay Local, Think Global: Fiscal Sponsorship for UK Charities

Your charity's heart beats locally, rooted in your community, addressing the local challenges you understand completely.

10 Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Donations

Recently, I received an email newsletter from a nonprofit that led with the fact that they were having to shut down because of not enough donations. Speaking to that nonprofit a week or so later, they said that they had so many responses, but why didn’t people respond before.

The Power of Embedded Donation Forms: Maximizing Nonprofit Success with Better Giving

In today's digital-first world and especially following a large increase in the use of technology after the Covid-19 disruption, the landscape of nonprofit fundraising is rapidly evolving. As charitable organizations seek innovative ways to engage donors and secure funding, the i

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