How does the GiveGrove GiveBack Program work?

With the GiveGrove GiveBack Program, the platform is completely free for organizations to use. Nonprofits can create a professional-looking event website, add auction items, accept donations, and more at no cost. At checkout, GiveGrove asks donors if they would like to leave a voluntary suggested tip. When a donor chooses to tip, GiveGrove shares a portion of that tip back with the host organization as a GiveBack. GiveBack funds are automatically deposited into your bank account every two business days along with your regular payouts.

How does GiveGrove Classic work?

With GiveGrove Classic, you don't pay a dime until you raise money. GiveGrove charges 4% of donations that pass through the platform. Once your event hits $100,000 raised, the fee stops — meaning the maximum fee you'll ever pay is $4,000 per event. You can ask or require donors to cover fees, and GiveGrove has an average donor fee cover rate of 85–90%.

How long does it take to set up an event?

A few minutes. Nonprofits can set up an event in GiveGrove as a demo event or a live event within minutes.

What information do I need to create an event?

You'll need the name of your organization, your bank account information, and the details about your event like the start date and time as well as the event name. That's it.

What will it cost me to use GiveGrove?

GiveGrove's fee is 4% of any transaction that goes through the platform with GiveGrove Classic — so there's no cost to create your event or demo the system. There are no contracts. GiveGrove also gives organizations the ability to ask donors to optionally or require covering the fees, meaning the event can cost an organization nothing. GiveGrove caps its fee at $4,000 per event, after which the fee is set to 0%. The GiveBack Guarantee™ model allows organizations to use the platform at no cost through optional donor tips.

What donor data do I get from my events?

You get the donor's name, email, phone, what item they purchased or donated to, whether they covered fees, and the net amount they paid along with a breakdown of fees and the net to your organization. GiveGrove also shares when that transaction was paid out to your organization with a date and timestamp.

What does GiveGrove do with donor data?

Nothing. Donor information is yours and yours alone. GiveGrove never uses or sells donor data. Organizations always have access to past events and any reports associated with their account.

Are there contracts to use GiveGrove?

There are no contracts to use GiveGrove.

What are the communication features in GiveGrove?

Every event has a text blast feature where you can communicate with donors who have opted in to receive communication from your organization. You also receive an export of everyone's phone and email which you can upload to your email client or CRM to communicate with guests.

I have an event idea and want to talk to someone. How do I reach GiveGrove?

GiveGrove would love to chat. You can reach the team and schedule time to talk at https://givegrove.com/contact.

What does night-of support look like from GiveGrove?

GiveGrove is on-call during your event. You can use the help button on every page of GiveGrove or reach out via email.

What do I receive from GiveGrove after my event?

After every event, you'll receive an email overview showing how your event performed, including the total net to your organization, how many donors covered fees, and your actual cost to use the platform.

From $89K to $113K: How One Nonprofit Grew Their Signature Event in Two Years

updates

Aug 6

Written By Code Works.

Renew Therapeutic Riding Center provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities across West Michigan. Their signature fundraiser, Denim & Diamonds at the Derby, brings their community together each spring for a Kentucky Derby-themed evening complete with a silent auction, live auction, and paddle raise.

By GiveGrove• 1 min read • Published 2026

The Growth

Renew has run five events on GiveGrove, growing their Derby gala a little more each year. In 2024, the event raised roughly $89,000. This year, it raised roughly $113,000, a jump of nearly 25 percent in just two years.

“GiveGrove makes fundraising so simple,” said Melissa Conner. “We definitely have seen an increase in giving when we made the switch to GiveGrove.”

Why it matters

Renew didn’t just run one successful event and move on. They’ve built their biggest annual fundraiser around a platform they trust enough to return to year after year.

See how your own signature event could grow year over year. Learn more about GiveGrove .

GiveGrove makes events and auctions for fundraising easy. Check us out at GiveGrove.com or email info@givegrove.com for more info. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.

From $89K to $113K: How One Nonprofit Grew Their Signature Event in Two Years

The Growth

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GiveGrove Updates: July 2026