About us
We are GiveSmart® by Community Brands. Our mission is to help nonprofits and organizations reach their fundraising goals while creating an engaging, exciting, and easy giving experience for their donors. All. Year. Round.
The industry-leading solution in fundraising
We provide the technology that helps organizations create positive change in the world, and that’s something we’re passionate about.
We know there’s a lot to consider when evaluating event fundraising technology—and the more you know, the more confidence you’ll have that you’re making the right choice. Why is GiveSmart is the best-in-class solution leading the industry today?
- Hosted more auctions than anyone else
- Customer Support available on nights and weekends with 98% happiness rate
- Holds highest industry standard for security and privacy
- Expert one on one consultation and live event day support
- Host unlimited fundraisers – from galas to 5ks and annual appeals
- Integrations for your livestream, CRM, analytics, and more
- Top rated technology
- 8,400+ nonprofit partners
- $5.3+ billion raised
- 100+ staff
- 12 annual grants given
Our culture
We provide the technology that helps organizations create positive change in the world, and that’s something we’re passionate about. From income inequality to improving the quality of education and life, we care and are committed to improving the world we live in. We are passionate about our customers’ impact and are invested in powering their success. We proudly give grants to organizations every year who are addressing the most pressing social issues.
Why is GiveSmart the industry-leading solution in fundraising?
We know there’s a lot to consider when evaluating event fundraising technology—and the more you know, the more confidence you’ll have that you’re making the right choice. Following are a few points to consider when selecting a vendor for your event needs, and why GiveSmart is the best-in-class solution leading the industry today.
Community Brands
Community Brands is the leading provider of cloud-based software and payment solutions to associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools. The Community Brands Education and Nonprofit portfolio provides the industry’s most complete set of software solutions for nonprofits and K-12 schools of all sizes. Your mission is our purpose. Interested in joining our team?
Our Talented Team
We don’t just hire smart people. We hire creative, ambitious, and driven people who thrive in a collaborative environment. We are grateful to have some of the brightest minds in the business leading our team.
David Wirta
Chief Executive Officer – Community Brands
Steve Cox
Chief Operating Officer – Community Brands
Mike Henricks
Chief Financial Officer – Community Brands
Ryan Colas
Chief Revenue Officer - Community Brands
Bethany Little
President - Education and Nonprofit
Steve Greanias
General Manager – Fundraising Solutions
Cara Dickerson
Vice President of Customer Success & Account Management - GiveSmart
Eric Newman
Sr. Director of Professional Services and Customer Experience - GiveSmart
Tanesha Shaw
Sr. Manager Customer Support - GiveSmart
Steph Austin
Vice President of Fundraising Sales - GiveSmart
Meghan Snare
Sr. Director of Product Management – Education and Nonprofit
Karen Wright
Vice President of Marketing - Education and Nonprofit