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Nonprofit Teams are in Crisis

Mission-driven organizations face unique challenges when it comes to employee engagement. In environments where every dollar counts, employee turnover doesn't just hurt operations—it directly impacts your ability to serve your community.

78
%

Nonprofit professionals report burnout affecting performance

45
%

Mission-driven workers planning to seek new jobs within two years

200
%

The cost to replace staff can reach 200% of annual salary

What's Going On...

What makes people leave their job - or worse - stay, and become a drain on productivity.

Lack of growth and development

Ongoing learning is critical, but often inadequate

Inadequate Recognition

Recognition is often left to chance

Leaders lack time and techniques

Managers need support to drive long-term results

Disconnected to
co-workers

Healthy team bonds drive wellbeing and performance

References:

  1. Employee Entitlement, Engagement, and Performance: The Moderating Effect of Ethical Leadership, Journal of Business Ethics, 2019
  2. Harvard Business Review, Cultural Differences Can Impact Global Teams, 2021
  3. The Future of Leadership Development, 2019, Harvard Business Review
  4. Academic Journal of Management and Social Sciences - A Systematic Review of Literature on Transactional Leadership, 2023

Nonprofit Work Is Hard.
Keeping Your Team Shouldn't Be.

We address the core challenges facing nonprofit teams.

Recognition That Drives Results

Recognition increases increase productivity, reduces burnout, and creates stronger advocates for your mission.

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Professional Development

Curated micro-learning experiences designed specifically for nonprofit professionals.

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Team Building

Our gamified approach and team-building activities create meaningful connections that foster winning workplace culture.

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Meaningful Incentives

Reward positive behavior in real time — because what gets recognized gets repeated.

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Data-Driven Insights

Analytics to provide nonprofit leaders with invaluable insights into team engagement and cultural health.

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Emotional Well-Being That Fuels Resilience

Strategies and tools to help your people regulate stress, build self-trust, and bounce back from tough days.

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Experience the 5G MethodTM

Our proven methodology for building lasting team engagement and cultural excellence.

Real Results for Nonprofit Organizations

Organizations using Give River have experienced measurable improvements in retention, satisfaction, and overall team performance.

“Give River was the catalyst for a real culture shift. Our team became more open, collaborative, and willing to pitch in — and it even raised the passion for our mission, which was already high. We had 100% participation in our first Give River season, and the impact was undeniable. The experience sparked lasting culture change and inspired us to launch a second season.”

Mary Tran
Executive Director
68
%

reduction in staff turnover

37
%

increase in employee satisfaction

28
%

improvement in collaboration

86
%

stronger connection to mission

Customizable Plans

Plans for any budget. No long-term contracts.
Free trial.  Price match guarantee.

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Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Custom Core Values
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River Rankings Leaderboard
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Slack Integration
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Email & Chat Support

Growth

All Core Plan Features plus
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Live Onboarding and Training
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1:1 Support and Account Manager
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River Guides: Coaching and Goal Tracking
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Donations and Corporate Social Impact Tools
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Volunteer Management

Exclusive Nonprofit Opportunity

Through our partnership with Add A Drop Foundation, we're are able to offer the Give River platform and service completely free to select nonprofit organizations. This complete 3-month program is available at no cost to selected nonprofits committed to building happier, healthier, high-performing teams.

Up to 500 employees
Onboarding and integration ($1,000 value)
Expert-guidance, implementation, and ongoing support ($1,500 value)
Zero ($0) financial commitment for the entire season
1
Apply

Limited opportunities are available for eligible nonprofit organizations.

2
Interview

We'll meet with your team to understand your unique challenges and goals.

3
Selection

Our specialists will configure Give River to align with your team structure, software, and systems.

4
Onboarding

We'll provide training to ensure you get the most from our platform and service.

5
Measure Impact

Following your season, we provide reports to summarize your improvements in engagement, retention, and team satisfaction.

Applications Due by November 21st, 2025

Transform your team culture with our proven 5G Method and experience how leading mission-driven organizations reduce burnout, increase retention, and amplify impact.

FAQs for Nonprofit Leaders

Common questions about implementing Give River at your nonprofit organization.

How much staff time is required to implement and maintain Give River?

Initial setup requires approximately 3-4 hours from your team. Ongoing management takes just 15-30 minutes weekly, with many processes automated to minimize administrative burden.

How does Give River integrate with our existing systems?

Give River works alongside your current HR systems, email, and communication platforms. We offer direct integrations with common nonprofit tools including Slack and MS Teams, and can provide custom solutions if needed.

Can we include board members and volunteers?

Absolutely! Give River is designed to include all contributors to your mission, creating a unified culture across your entire organization.

What happens after the free period ends?

There is no obligation to continue. If you choose to maintain your Give River platform after the free period, we offer nonprofit-specific pricing with significant discounts from our standard rates.

How quickly can we expect to see results?

Most nonprofit organizations see measurable improvements in team sentiment within the first 30 days and significant impacts on retention within 3-6 months.