Proof of Usefulness Report

Donorbox

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+527
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Donorbox is a highly established fundraising platform with verified processing volume exceeding $3 billion and a user base of over 100,000 nonprofits globally. While the submission fields were filled with low-effort placeholders (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), the verifiable real-world impact and market position of the company are exceptional. The score reflects a heavy weight on its massive Real-World Utility and Traction, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the submission entry itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+126
Audience Reach Impact+101
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+182
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+517
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+527

Project Details

Project URL
donorbox.org
Description
Donorbox is a leading fundraising platform and donor management system for nonprofit organizations. Our mission is to positively impact the world by helping nonprofits become highly effective at raising donations and managing their supporter base. We serve more than 50,000 global organizations and process over $700 million dollars annually.\n \nDonorbox was founded in San Francisco in 2014. We are a small, motivated company that is profitable and bootstrapped with a healthy run-rate. Our diverse, growing team has 55 team members in 8 states and 14 countries.\n\nLearn more about our mission here: https://donorbox.org/about-us.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Crowdfunding, Software Development, Leadership
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline