The GiveCheck Blog
Insights on verified giving, founder generosity, and the MRG movement.
GiveCheck vs. Founders Pledge: Two Models for Founder Philanthropy
Founders Pledge and GiveCheck both help entrepreneurs give. But they answer very different questions — one is about your exit, the other is about right now.
Read morePublic Giving Verification Is the New Organic Certification
Organic certification transformed how consumers trust hidden processes. Public donation verification is doing the same thing for corporate giving — and this time, small companies can actually compete.
Read moreBuilding in Public + Giving in Public: The Next Status Symbol
The build-in-public movement meets charitable giving. How MRG is becoming the next metric founders share — and why it matters.
Read moreThe Psychology of Public Generosity in Tech
Social proof, status games, and behavioral economics: understanding the psychological forces that make public giving programs effective.
Read moreGiveCheck Bucket Funds: Pooled Giving Made Simple
How bucket funds work, why they exist, and why pooled giving might be the easiest way for founders to maximize their charitable impact.
Read moreHow to Choose a Nonprofit as a SaaS Founder
A practical decision framework for choosing which nonprofits to support — covering alignment, due diligence, impact, and portfolio thinking.
Read moreWhy Indie Hackers Should Care About Charitable Giving
Charitable giving isn't just for big companies. Here's why the indie hacker community is uniquely positioned to lead a new wave of tech generosity.
Read moreMaking Generosity a Competitive Advantage
How verified charitable giving builds brand equity, attracts talent, wins customers, and creates a moat that competitors can't easily replicate.
Read moreTax Deductions for Startup Charitable Giving
Practical tax guidance for founders: how charitable donations work as business deductions, and what you need to know about structures and limits.
Read moreEvery.org Integration: 1.2M Nonprofits at Your Fingertips
How GiveCheck integrates with Every.org to give founders access to 1.2 million verified nonprofits and a seamless donation pipeline.
Read moreHow GiveCheck Uses Stripe Connect (Read-Only)
A technical explanation for founders concerned about connecting their Stripe account — what GiveCheck can and cannot access.
Read moreThe Case for Public Giving Leaderboards
Why transparency in charitable giving drives more action than private virtue — and how public leaderboards create a positive-sum status game.
Read moreHow the GiveCheck Badge Works (Technical Deep Dive)
A technical walkthrough of the GiveCheck badge widget — from JavaScript embed to real-time verification and enforcement.
Read moreWhy API-Verified Giving Matters More Than Pledges
Self-reported pledges sound nice, but they don't change behavior. API-verified giving creates accountability, credibility, and real impact.
Read moreThe 10% Club: What It Takes to Join
The 10% Club is GiveCheck's top tier for companies giving 10% or more of gross revenue. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how it works.
Read moreHow to Start Giving as a Bootstrapped Founder
A practical, step-by-step guide for bootstrapped founders who want to build charitable giving into their business from day one.
Read moreGiveCheck vs Giving What We Can: Companies vs Individuals
Giving What We Can focuses on personal giving pledges. GiveCheck focuses on company-level verified giving. Here's how they complement each other.
Read moreGiveCheck vs B Corp Certification: A Lightweight Alternative
B Corp certification is rigorous and comprehensive. GiveCheck is focused and fast. Here's how they differ in cost, complexity, and purpose.
Read moreGiveCheck vs Pledge 1%: Verified vs Honor System
A comparison focusing on the credibility gap between API-verified giving and self-reported pledges.
Read moreGiveCheck vs 1% for the Planet: What's Different?
A detailed comparison of GiveCheck and 1% for the Planet — covering verification methods, giving thresholds, target audiences, and reporting cadence.
Read moreFrom MRR to MRG: Why Founders Should Track Giving Like Revenue
The case for treating charitable giving as a systematic, measured metric — just like you already do with revenue.
Read moreWhat is Monthly Recurring Giving (MRG)?
Define MRG, compare it to MRR, and understand why this new metric matters for founders who want to build generosity into their business model.
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