Case Study: Great River Rescue raises $105,164 and engages 683 supporters with Bonterra GiveGab

Great River Rescue Surpassed their Fundraising Goals and Engaged More Supporters on GiveGab

Great River Rescue, a no‑kill animal shelter in Bemidji, Minnesota that rescues roughly 350 animals a year, faced challenges with a previous online fundraising platform that was confusing, delayed transfers, and didn’t let donors cover fees. To address this, they switched to the GiveGab platform from Bonterra GiveGab seeking ease of use, faster fund access, and better donor engagement.

Bonterra GiveGab implemented the GiveGab platform with features like donor fee coverage, quick payouts, gamified elements (stickers and trophies), and responsive support, which helped Great River Rescue exceed fundraising targets and boost volunteer engagement. Using Bonterra GiveGab, the organization raised $105,164 from 683 supporters, saw multiple campaigns surpass 100% of goals, and reported more volunteer hours and repeat volunteers.

Great River Rescue

Brandon Mustful

Executive Director