coloradogives.org

What coloradogives.org does

ColoradoGives.org is operated by Colorado Gives Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (Tax ID 51-0157964) headquartered at 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, Unit A, Arvada, Colorado. The platform functions as a statewide online charitable giving marketplace connecting individual donors with thousands of Colorado-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations. Donors can browse causes, make one-time or recurring donations, create personal fundraising pages, and purchase Giving Cards that recipients can redeem for contributions to any registered charity. Registered charities use the platform to receive donations, create fundraising pages, and access Nonprofit Resources for year-round fundraising support. The annual Colorado Gives Day event is the Foundation's flagship coordinated giving campaign, concentrating statewide donor mobilization into a single annual cycle.

The underlying technology is a web-based fundraising platform hosted by Mightycause Corporation as a third-party SaaS provider, with Plaid integrated for bank-account-linked donation processing, Google Analytics for web analytics, and SSL encryption with PCI-compliant transaction handling. Core products include the ColoradoGives.org platform itself, user-created Fundraising Pages, the Giving Card sub-product, the Nonprofit Resources module, and the Colorado Gives Day annual program. The Foundation maintains marketing presence through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email/newsletter communications, and the Foundation website. As a 501(c)(3) organization, no fees are charged to individual donors for using it, and donations are non-refundable charitable gifts.

Name

coloradogives.org

Legal name

Colorado Gives Foundation

Website

https://coloradogives.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ColoradoGives.org, operated by Colorado Gives Foundation (a 501(c)(3) public charity), is an online donation platform connecting individual donors with thousands of Colorado-registered nonprofits, offering fundraising pages, Giving Cards, and the annual Colorado Gives Day statewide giving event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Charitable Giving Platform

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Online donation platform
• Charitable giving platform
• Nonprofit fundraising services
• Donor processing technology
• Community philanthropy platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Arvada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donation Processing: Colorado Gives Foundation processes charitable donations on behalf of donors to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The foundation acts as an intermediary, receiving donations and distributing them to designated charities. Donations are complete and final charitable gifts to Colorado Gives Foundation and are not refundable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ColoradoGives.org operates a statewide online charitable giving platform that connects individual donors with thousands of registered Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The platform enables secure donation processing, user-created fundraising pages, and digital Giving Cards, while also providing nonprofit resources and coordinating the annual Colorado Gives Day event. All donation processing is handled as a service by Colorado Gives Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity.

Product overview

ColoradoGives.org is a unified charitable giving platform operated by Colorado Gives Foundation (a registered 501(c)(3) organization) that connects donors with thousands of Colorado nonprofits. The platform consists of the core ColoradoGives.org fundraising platform, user-created Fundraising Pages for individual and nonprofit causes, the Giving Card gift card product for charitable contributions, Nonprofit Resources for year-round fundraising support, and the Colorado Gives Day annual giving event program. Together these products provide a comprehensive ecosystem for charitable giving and fundraising in Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ColoradoGives.org Platform A statewide online charitable giving platform connecting individual donors with thousands of Colorado-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling flexible, convenient, and secure online donations. Operated by Colorado Gives Foundation.
• Fundraising Pages User-created fundraising pages allowing individuals and nonprofits to raise contributions for registered charitable causes through the platform.
• Giving Card A gift card product that recipients can redeem for contributions to registered charities on the platform. Cards have no monetary value, are valid for one year, and are not refundable.
• Colorado Gives Day An annual statewide giving event coordinated through the platform to encourage charitable donations to Colorado nonprofits.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mightycause CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMightycause Corporation is the third-party platform provider that hosts the ColoradoGives.org website. Users agree to Mightycause's terms of use and privacy policy when using the platform as donors or registered charities.
• PlaidcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlaid is the third-party payment processor used by Colorado Gives Foundation. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts for donation processing. Personal and financial information is transferred, stored, and processed by Plaid according to their privacy policy.
• Social Media PlatformsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media companies provide personal data when users sign in via social media or interact with ColoradoGives.org content on social platforms. Platforms include Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for login and engagement purposes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Classy (Bonterra): Classy, now part of Bonterra, is an established online fundraising platform serving mid-to-large nonprofits with donation forms, peer-to-peer, and event functionality. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same nonprofit customers as ColoradoGives.org.
• GoFundMe Charity: GoFundMe Charity is the nonprofit arm of the consumer crowdfunding platform, providing donation pages and fundraising tools for registered charities. It is a broad incumbent in the online donation category competing for the same donor pool.
• OneCause: OneCause provides online fundraising, auction, and event software for nonprofits. It is a broader incumbent in the nonprofit fundraising platform space that overlaps with ColoradoGives.org's donation and fundraising page capabilities.

Direct peers

• Givebutter: Givebutter is a modern online fundraising platform for nonprofits offering donation pages, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising with a fee-free donor model. It competes directly for nonprofit fundraising pages and donor dollars against ColoradoGives.org.
• Mightycause: Mightycause is an online fundraising and donation platform that hosts and powers the ColoradoGives.org website. As a direct peer in the online donation marketplace category — and a current technology partner — Mightycause operates the same core product functionality for other state and cause-based giving communities.
• Donorbox: Donorbox provides online donation forms, recurring giving, and peer-to-peer fundraising tools for nonprofits. It is a direct competitor in the donation processing and fundraising page category that ColoradoGives.org operates in.
• Funraise: Funraise is an online fundraising platform offering donation pages, CRM, and fundraising workflows tailored for nonprofits. It is a direct peer in the nonprofit online fundraising and donor management category.
• Network for Good: Network for Good combines donation processing, fundraising pages, and donor management software for small and mid-sized nonprofits. It is a direct peer in the online donation platform and nonprofit fundraising software category.

Emerging players

• Give Lively: Give Lively is a free online fundraising platform built specifically for nonprofits, offering donation pages and event ticketing. It is an emerging niche peer with a similar donor-friendly, fee-free model targeting the same nonprofit segment.
• Bloomerang: Bloomerang offers donor CRM and online giving tools for small and mid-sized nonprofits. It overlaps with ColoradoGives.org's nonprofit-facing fundraising and donor management capabilities, though it is more CRM-centric.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ColoradoGives
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColoradoGivesFoundationOrg
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloradogivesfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coloradogivesfoundation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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