Why Givelify’s Habit-Forming Technology Won Gold from Stevie® Awards Judges 

Consistent giving doesn’t just happen — it’s cultivated through meaningful experiences. That’s the heart behind Givelify’s AI-powered, habit-forming technology, Champions of Good, designed to make consistent giving more joyful and attainable. 

As a faith or nonprofit leader, you’ve likely felt the gap between inspiration and follow-through. Someone inspired by your mission means to give, but they forget, get distracted, or encounter a hiccup.  

It might be the dedicated church member who gives faithfully during the holidays but falls off during the summer. Or maybe it’s the supporter who always intends to donate but winds up procrastinating.

These people care deeply about your mission but haven’t built a habit around supporting it.  

Meet Givelify’s habit-forming approach to generosity

Over 90% donors want to give monthly, but less than 20% do, even with recurring giving as an option (2022 Giving in Faith). The desire to give is there; what’s missing is a way to turn the intention into a habit. 

While most online giving platforms offer recurring giving, that alone doesn’t nurture generosity.

People need a more meaningful way to build and sustain consistent giving habits. Givelify, the most loved and trusted giving app for churches and nonprofits, is closing the gap with its habit-forming technology.  

Our data shows that 37% of Givelify donors give monthly or more, compared to 18% on other online giving platforms. Why? 

Because automated transactions don’t inspire faithful generosity. It’s a meaningful experience recognizing donors and their impact that keeps them looking forward to their next gift. 

That’s what we’ve built here at Givelify, and we’ve raised the bar with our Champions of Good program. This industry-first approach to generosity won Givelify a Gold Stevie® Award for Best User Experience. 

Often called the “Oscars of business,” the Stevie® Awards recognize excellence in innovation, customer experience, and impact across industries.  

Givelify stood out among 3,600+ global entries to earn a Gold Stevie®, the program’s highest honor, judged by 250+ industry experts.

This award reflects the impact of 75,000 organizations and 2 million donors building generosity through Givelify.

“Champions of Good is more than an innovation,” said Neeraj Ramesh, Givelify’s executive producer of giving experiences. “It’s an inspiring movement of everyday heroes doing what they can to make the world a better place.”  

Champions of Good: A ‘game-changer’ for consistent giving 

While recurring giving options provide automation, they often miss the emotional connection that inspires people to give and keep giving.  

Champions of Good is built on a simple yet powerful idea: when giving feels personal and joyful, people give more consistently.

Here’s how this habit-forming technology is helping grow occasional donors into consistent givers:

• Personalized giving milestones
  Donors receive meaningful progress updates (i.e., Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) that encourage and celebrate their generosity in rewarding — not routine — ways.
  
• Timely nudges
  Instead of generic reminders, donors receive well-timed, AI-powered messages encouraging them to stay consistent on their generosity journey.
  
• Progress tracking
  Donors can view their giving history and progress over time, empowering them to reflect and stay motivated to give.

A Stevie® Awards judge called Champions of Good “a game-changer for increasing donor consistency,” applauding its creative use of AI to motivate givers.  

With 65% participation, it’s transforming how donors turn generosity from a good intention into consistent, impactful action. 

For churches and nonprofits, this means more than just increased donations. It means sustainable support from donors who feel connected, fulfilled, and excited to give consistently. 

“Tithes and offerings have definitely increased for our organization since our members and non-members started using Givelify.” — Vickie S., Faith Leader 

Transforming generosity into a joyful habit

When giving becomes a consistent part of someone’s identity, generosity doesn’t just grow — it sticks. 

That’s why Champions of Good is more than a digital feature. It’s a movement of everyday people turning generosity into a habit of lasting impact. 

For people of faith, it reinforces the beloved teachings they hear weekly and live by daily.  For nonprofit supporters, it’s a tangible way to live out their values and stay connected to the causes they care about most. 

“Having this app has made it so convenient for me to be consistent with my tithes and giving. I know there may be a small fee to the organization, but it eliminates excuses and keeps me from buying stamps or envelopes or driving to the organization or church to give if I don’t have to. It also tracks my giving, and I can easily access it for tax purposes. This app has helped me tremendously and is one I like and can appreciate.” — Givelify Donor, Champions of Good member

Join the movement of everyday Champions

Whether you lead a church or nonprofit, you deserve tools that help your community give — and keep giving — with purpose.  

Givelify helps bridge the gap between intention and action with a joyful giving experience that builds lasting, consistent generosity.

Sign up now to learn how Champions of Good can support your mission.