Givebutter is one of Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies

Givebutter’s mission is simple: to empower the changemaker in all of us. Today, we’re proud to be recognized not just as a leader in nonprofit technology but also as a driver of the entire industry's evolution—with a spot on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026.

What is the Most Innovative Companies list? 

Since 2008, the media brand Fast Company has released an annual list of businesses of all sizes and stages that are shaping industry and culture worldwide. 

An editorial team of dozens of writers and editors researches the impact of thousands of companies over the course of each year, looking for pioneers that “don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” explains Editor-In-Chief Brendan Vaughan: 

“They pair bold ideas with measurable impact and turn breakthrough innovation into real-world value.” 

The Fast Company list has historically recognized companies like Hulu, Nvidia, Spotify, BYD, and more, well before they became global powerhouses. This year, Givebutter now proudly joins that group as part of the Social Good category—alongside organizations redefining what progress looks like in their industries.

A decade in the making

For too long, nonprofits have had to juggle multiple tools for fundraising and operations, resulting in inefficient, complicated, and often expensive systems. Givebutter was built to change that.

Since our founding in 2016, we've taken a different approach: building alongside nonprofits, not just for them. In 2025 alone, we shipped 189 customer-requested features, responding to more than 16,000 requests from the changemakers who use the platform every day. That's up from just 26 requests in 2019. The community has grown, and so has our ability to deliver for them.

“The Givebutter team actually listens. They’re always open to suggestions and regularly roll out updates based on user feedback. It feels like they’re really building something for us—not just selling us software.” – Stephanie F., verified Givebutter user

Our commitment to changemakers  

Nonprofits do some of the most important work in society, but have long been underserved by technology partners that create far more cost and complexity than they should. As teams face tighter resources and rising demand, organizations need tools that help them do more with less—which is why we’re building Givebutter to be the default platform for nonprofits.

Our inclusion on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list reflects more than a single year of progress—it signals a broader movement toward modern, accessible technology for social good, and a growing recognition that the organizations solving the world’s hardest problems deserve the very best tools to do it.

“Givebutter is truly a twenty-first-century company that wants success for its nonprofit users. Their innovative model is truly so important for nonprofits and cannot be found anywhere else.” – Verified Givebutter user, small nonprofit

Churning out change for good

To every organization, donor, and partner in the Givebutter community, thank you for putting your trust in us as we continue to redefine what modern nonprofit infrastructure can look like. 

As Givebutter powers the next billion changemakers, this recognition will enable us to keep innovating every day. The year ahead will bring several exciting new tools for modernized fundraising, smoother donor communication, and faster access to funds—all in service of nonprofits making the world a better place.  

If you’re new here, welcome! Create your free Givebutter account and see how a community driven by impact and innovation can help you churn out change on a whole new level.