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The Spread 2026 Co-create
Join us for Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year! New in 2026, The Spread’s product launch kicks off a 24-hour hackathon for nonprofits to build solutions in community with other changemakers.
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Let’s co-create a better
way to change the world
Every feature you'll see at The Spread was shaped in partnership with nonprofits like yours to tackle real-world challenges. Let's see what's possible when we put those innovations to work, together.
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The Spread schedule of events
October 1 • 2–3 PM ET
See Givebutter's newest features in action, hear the stories behind them, and discover practical ways real nonprofits are putting them to work.
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October 1 • 3 PM ET → October 2 • 3 PM ET
Choose a self-guided playbook and start work on a solution, either on your own or at an optional virtual or in-person gathering.
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By October 2 • 3 PM ET
Share your finished project in the Impact Gallery, explore what other nonprofits built, and celebrate what's possible when changemakers create together.
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Calling all nonprofits!
Join an in-person We Are For Good meetup (or work solo at your own pace) and turn an idea into something useful for your organization. Start from a guided playbook or take on a project you’ve been dreaming about, strengthened by the power of community.
Submit your project by the end of the 24-hour hackathon to receive $100 in your Givebutter Wallet!
A submission will be approved if it clearly presents a genuine, understandable problem and proposed solution that supports a relevant nonprofit function and contains sufficient meaningful information for evaluation. Only submissions approved by October 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET are eligible. Eligible accounts with a Givebutter Wallet are automatically opted into the promotion. Matches will be directly deposited into eligible accounts’ Wallets starting October 7, 2026. Standard Givebutter Terms & Conditions apply.
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The Spread is hosted by Givebutter, the #1-rated, easiest-to-use nonprofit fundraising and donor management platform that brings together all the tools you need to raise more, pay less, and create the world you believe in.
FAQ
Do I need to be a Givebutter user to attend?
Not at all! The Spread is open to everyone. Whether you're new to Givebutter or already use it every day, you can join the livestream and participate in the community hackathon.
For the best hackathon experience, we do recommend creating a free Givebutter account before the event:
Note that some hackathon projects will be tied to Givebutter Plus features. If you’re not already a Givebutter Plus subscriber, you can start your free 30-day trial before the Spread!
Is The Spread free to attend?
Yes! The Spread is a free virtual event and community hackathon happening October 1–2, 2026. Anyone is welcome to join.
How do I participate in The Spread?
The Spread has two parts. First, join the virtual livestream event on Oct. 1 at 2 PM ET. In this hour-long program, you’ll see new Givebutter features in action and learn how nonprofits are using them to solve pressing problems.
The hackathon begins right after the livestream ends—grab a playbook, join an optional in-person or virtual hackathon meetup, and build a solution for a problem your organization is facing within 24 hours. Participating in the hackathon isn’t required, but we highly encourage you to do so!
What is a hackathon?
The Spread hackathon is an opportunity for nonprofits to implement the new tools featured in the live product launch right away. You don’t need to be a tech expert to join in! You’ll be able to choose a playbook with self-guided templates and either get to work solo or join a hackathon meetup to build alongside other nonprofits.
What can I build in the hackathon?
The Spread livestream will cover four core issue areas and showcase the tools nonprofits are using to solve each problem. You can choose from any of these topics and pick a playbook to work from. The playbooks include guided project templates, so you don’t ever have to start from scratch, and projects are designed to be finished within 24 hours.
Have a different idea? Great! The sky’s the limit—and you’ve got a huge changemaker community to support you as you build.
When does everything start and end?
The Spread begins with an hour-long virtual livestream event on October 1 at 2 PM ET.
The hackathon kicks off immediately afterward at 3:00 PM ET and runs through October 2 at 3:00 PM ET. Optional virtual and local meetups will take place throughout the 24-hour experience. More details coming soon!
Will the keynote be recorded?
Yes, you will be able to watch the full presentation and access all of the playbooks after The Spread.
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