4aGoodCause
6.4#26 in nonprofit fundraising softwareFrom $99 a monthWeb
Visit4aGoodCause vs GiveSmart
What both publish
| Fact | 4aGoodCause | GiveSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | The About page lists 1998 as the founding year and identifies Ronald Pruitt as founder. | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include native Mailchimp, Double the Donation, Google Analytics, Stripe, Authorize.net, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay, plus Zapier connections including Salesforce. | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. |
| Payment processing | 4aGC Payments is powered by Swipesum and Authorize.net and is listed at 2.65% + $0.30 per card transaction plus monthly account fees, and 0.75% per eCheck transaction. | Credit-card processing is integrated into event and campaign checkout, and organizations can let donors cover transaction fees. |
| Purpose | 4aGoodCause is fundraising software specializing in recurring revenue for nonprofits through monthly giving. | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. |
| Security | The company says it has certified PCI compliance and vulnerability scanning audits. | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. |
| Support | All plans include unlimited email and phone support; the pricing page describes quarterly strategy calls for Growth and a dedicated contact with monthly check-ins for Scale. | GiveSmart advertises 24-hour, seven-day support by chat and email, with live agents reachable from the product Help button. |
4aGoodCause plans
- Grassroots$99 a month
- Growth$249 a month
- Scale$429 a month
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Pick 4aGoodCause if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick GiveSmart if…
GiveSmart suits nonprofits, schools, and associations running fundraising campaigns, auctions, ticketed events, or virtual and hybrid fundraisers. It may fit organizations seeking donor management and campaign reporting alongside fundraising tools.