Giveffect vs Shift
Giveffect
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| Figure | Giveffect | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Volunteer Scheduling Software | 7.9 (#13) | 8.0 (#10) |
| Communications | The platform supports segmented and personalized email, direct mail, and text-message communications. | Managers can email one or multiple volunteers from the dashboard using a tagging system. |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, USA | Asheville, NC, United States |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations with QuickBooks Online, DonorSearch, Double the Donation, Zoom, The Giving Block, and Ez Scan. | The Shift maker's site pages reviewed do not identify third-party integrations. |
| Security | Giveffect says it uses 256-bit SSL, HTTPS with RSA 2048-bit keys and SHA-256 certificates, and AES-256 database encryption with unique per-row keys. | The Shift maker's site pages reviewed do not state a specific security certification or compliance standard. |
Plans
Giveffect
- LitePriced on request
- UltimatePriced on request
- Ultimate+Priced on request
In their own words
Giveffect
Giveffect is a nonprofit platform combining CRM, fundraising, volunteer management, marketing, and automation. It supports online, crypto, stock, donor-advised fund, in-kind, and offline gifts, plus event, peer-to-peer, team, crowdfunding, RSVP, sponsorship, auction, and ticket-sales fundraising. Volunteer tools cover applications and waivers, shift scheduling, waitlists, group signups, check-in, and hours tracking. Giveffect automates data entry, tax receipts, workflows, and task management, and supports batch paper-check scanning and remote eDeposits. Teams can send segmented, personalized email, direct mail, and text messages. Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, DonorSearch, Double the Donation, Zoom, The Giving Block, and Ez Scan. The FAQ says it does not integrate with external CRM or volunteer systems because it is positioned as an all-in-one service. Campaign management, online donation forms, recurring donations, automated receipts, donor segmentation, and advanced reporting are listed. It runs on web, iOS, and Android. Pricing is on request; a 14-day trial requires nonprofit vetting.