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Security report for givebutter.com

Givebutter · Non-profit · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Givebutter is a well-established SaaS platform founded in 2016, specializing in comprehensive fundraising software tailored for nonprofits. It offers an integrated suite of tools including donation forms, donor management CRM, marketing automation, event hosting, auctions, and payment processing. The platform is highly rated by its user community and positions itself as a modern, easy-to-use solution for changemakers and nonprofit organizations. The website reflects a mature digital presence with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency. Technically, Givebutter leverages modern web technologies such as Webflow CMS, Cloudflare hosting, and advanced analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, and PostHog. The site employs deferred loading of tracking scripts to optimize performance and user privacy. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed, contributing to a fast and user-friendly experience. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers. The domain registration is transparent and consistent with the business history, enhancing trustworthiness. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and there is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which are areas for improvement. Overall, Givebutter demonstrates a strong security posture, excellent business credibility, and good privacy compliance. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a formal security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to further enhance trust and security maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
75
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
75

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Givebutter operates in the nonprofit technology sector, providing essential fundraising and donor management tools via a SaaS model. Its competitive advantages include a high conversion rate on donation forms, a unified platform for fundraising and marketing, and a strong community reputation. Revenue streams likely include optional tips and paid advanced features under Givebutter Plus. The target customers are nonprofits and changemakers seeking modern, integrated fundraising solutions. The company maintains a robust partnership ecosystem with educational and support subdomains. Growth indicators include extensive user reviews and active social media engagement. The business model emphasizes ease of use, scalability, and comprehensive feature sets to capture a broad nonprofit market segment.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, strong SSL configuration, and multiple security headers. Tracking scripts are loaded with user interaction triggers to balance analytics needs and privacy. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a public security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by the presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and privacy compliance details.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Givebutter
Description
Givebutter is an all-in-one fundraising platform for nonprofits, bringing together everything you need for smoother fundraising, marketing, and donor management
Key services
Donation forms, Fundraising pages, Donor management CRM, Marketing & engagement tools, Fundraising events, Auctions, Payment processing, Mobile app, Integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel), PostHog analytics, Splide.js carousel, Cloudflare DNS and hosting
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Use of security headers
  • Deferred loading of tracking scripts on user interaction
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, PostHog, Meta Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Meta Pixel, PostHog
Marketing tools
PostHog, Meta Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Strong focus on nonprofit fundraising and donor management
  3. Multiple deferred loading scripts to optimize performance and privacy
  4. Comprehensive use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. Clear calls to action for signup and demo
  6. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious behavior
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Webflow CMS and hosted via Cloudflare, ensuring robust infrastructure and performance. It uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Splide.js for carousels and integrates advanced analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, and PostHog. Deferred loading of scripts based on user interaction optimizes performance and privacy. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema. The technical implementation reflects a modern, scalable, and user-centric approach with minimal technical debt.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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