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GiveLink's MCP Server: The First Fundraising Platform Built for AI Agents

GiveLink ships the first MCP server in nonprofit fundraising. Your AI assistant can now query donors, create campaigns, check analytics, and draft thank-yous — all in one conversation.

GiveLink Team·4 min read
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What Zeffy's Own Users Are Telling Them — and Why We Built GiveLink Differently

Zeffy's public feedback forum tells a clear story: nonprofits and donors are pushing back on the tip model. Here are the six most common complaints — and how we think about each one.

GiveLink Team·4 min read
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Why Your Fundraising Emails Look Like They Were Sent by a Robot (And Why We Fixed Ours)

Most nonprofit platforms treat email as an afterthought — generic templates that undermine the trust you've spent years building. We built a unified design system for every email GiveLink sends, because every touchpoint is a brand moment.

Dustin Cole·5 min read
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Introducing GiveLink Docs: The Most Thorough Documentation in Fundraising

We just launched docs.givelink.ai — an AI-native documentation site that sets a new standard for fundraising platform docs. Here's what makes it different.

Dustin Cole·5 min read
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Welcome to the GiveLink Blog

We're launching a blog to share what we're building, why we're building it, and what we're learning along the way.

Dustin Cole·1 min read
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AI for Nonprofit Fundraising: Beyond the Buzzwords

92% of nonprofits say they use AI. Only 7% report meaningful results. Here's what separates real AI fundraising tools from glorified autocomplete.

GiveLink Team·3 min read
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The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Fundraising Platforms

That 'free' fundraising platform isn't free. Here's how the tip model really works, what it costs your donors, and why transparent pricing raises more money.

GiveLink Team·2 min read
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How to Choose a Fundraising Platform in 2026

The fundraising platform market is crowded and confusing. Here's a framework for evaluating what actually matters — pricing, features, AI, integrations, and data ownership.

GiveLink Team·3 min read
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Why Transparent Pricing Builds Donor Trust

Hidden fees erode donor confidence. Transparent pricing builds the kind of trust that keeps donors giving year after year. Here's the psychology and the math.

GiveLink Team·4 min read
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Donor Stewardship in the Age of AI: Automation Without Losing the Personal Touch

AI can handle routine stewardship tasks while keeping communications authentic. Here's how to automate the operational work without making donors feel like numbers.

GiveLink Team·3 min read
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12 Donor Retention Strategies That Actually Work

The average nonprofit retains just 45% of donors year-over-year. Here are 12 proven strategies to keep your supporters giving — backed by data, not wishful thinking.

GiveLink Team·3 min read
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Giving Tuesday Strategy: Stand Out When Everyone's Asking

Giving Tuesday generates billions in donations — but the competition for attention is fierce. Here's how to stand out with pre-campaign planning, day-of tactics, and smart follow-up.

GiveLink Team·4 min read
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Year-End Giving Playbook: How to Maximize December Donations

30% of annual giving happens in December, with 12% in the last three days. Here's a complete playbook for maximizing your year-end fundraising.

GiveLink Team·3 min read
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  • 1.No hidden fees. Any amount the donor is asked to cover is shown with a full breakdown — platform fee and processing fee itemized — before they submit.
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