Givebutter

Senior Software Engineer, Donor Experience

Remote

$180,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit Software, Fundraising & CRMIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: FullTime
  • Salary: $180K - $200K

Givebutter is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Donor Experience team. This role focuses on delivering world-class software to our users, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating with product and design to bring impactful features to market. You will report to the Engineering Manager, Jefry Cruz, and contribute to expanding our donor-related tools and features. The team primarily utilizes PHP, Laravel, Svelte, and MySQL.

Company Information

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Use of the Givebutter platform is completely free with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and is the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories. Our mission is to empower the changemaker in all of us. We believe giving should be fun, so you’ll want to do it again, and we also believe that work should be fun, so that you’ll have the greatest impact.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to building and maintaining Givebutter’s core features.
  • Perform peer code reviews, ensuring code meets acceptance criteria and adheres to code guidelines.
  • Take the initiative to outline the engineering approach and collaborate with frontend and product teams.
  • Own bugs, documentation, and knowledge base management.
  • Work closely with the backend team to define code standards and mentor other team members.
  • Contribute to the improvement of engineering standards, deployment infrastructure, performance, testing, and code quality.
  • Own medium to large projects.

Requirements

  • (Details not provided in the job description)

Technology Stack

  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • Svelte
  • MySQL

Skills

PHP
Laravel
Svelte
MySQL
Code Review
Mentoring
Backend Development
Deployment Infrastructure
Performance Optimization
Testing

Givebutter

Fundraising platform for nonprofits and schools

About Givebutter

Givebutter provides a platform for nonprofits, schools, and other organizations to raise funds through various methods. The platform includes tools for managing events, ticketing, and livestreaming, as well as features for tracking donations and setting up recurring donation plans. It supports both in-person and online fundraising, making it adaptable for different campaign needs. Unlike many competitors, Givebutter allows organizations to use its services for free, generating revenue through transaction fees and optional tips from donors. Additionally, it offers integrations with other applications to improve the fundraising experience.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$6.8MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Charitable Giving

Risks

Emerging competitors like Funraise and Donorbox could capture market share.
Cryptocurrency donations' popularity challenges platforms not fully supporting them.
Economic downturns may reduce transaction volumes, impacting Givebutter's revenue.

Differentiation

Givebutter offers a unique DAF donate button, first in the market.
The platform supports both in-person and digital fundraising, enhancing versatility.
Givebutter integrates with third-party apps, streamlining the fundraising process.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption enhances donor convenience and donation volumes.
Virtual and hybrid events create new opportunities for engaging online donors.
AI-driven analytics help organizations optimize donor campaigns effectively.

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