Proof of Usefulness Report

Givebutter

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+675
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Givebutter is a highly successful, verified fundraising platform with over $1 billion in processed donations and $50M in recent Series A funding. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and market traction, positioning it in the 'Much Larger Scale' tier (score 400-700+). However, the submission itself was of low quality (incorrect project name 'ThunderHeart', irrelevant 'space-technology' tag, and vague traction claims like 'most people have used my product'), which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Innovation metrics. The high final score reflects the undeniable external success and scale of the company despite the poor form entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+750
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+675

Project Details

Project URL
givebutter.com
Description
Givebutter is the #1 rated fundraising platform on G2, powering $300M+ in donations for more than a million Changemakers worldwide. \n\nNonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Instead of charging a traditional SaaS subscription fee, Givebutter is completely free to use with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. \n\nGivebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021 and 2022, and its founders Max Friedman, Liran Cohen, and Ari Krasner were recently featured on Forbes’ 30U30 list for Social Impact. \n\nFor more information on Givebutter, visit https://givebutter.com.

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