Colorlib's 2026 Review of 30 Charity Websites: Donate Buttons Are Universal, But Donation Forms Fail to Convert
A recent analysis by Colorlib in 2026 evaluated 30 charity websites, revealing that almost all feature a donate button prominently on their main pages. However, the study highlighted significant shortcomings in donation optimization, as only 9 out of 29 examined sites included pre-selected monthly giving options, and a mere 2 allowed donors to cover processing fees. While 29 sites encourage donations, the Broad Foundation stands out as the sole exception. Notably, 22 sites present monthly giving choices and 25 link to their financial transparency reports. Suggested donation amounts ranged from $1 to ₹4,500, with positive feedback for several well-known organizations.
Key facts
- Colorlib reviewed 30 charity websites in 2026, clicking through each donation process.
- 29 of 30 sites solicit donations; the Broad Foundation is the exception as a grantmaker.
- Only 9 of 29 fundraising sites pre-select the monthly giving option.
- Only 2 sites let donors cover the processing fee.
- 25 of 29 sites link financial reports from the homepage.
- Suggested donation amounts range from $1 (Hashtag Lunchbag) to ₹4,500 (Akshaya Patra).
- 8 sites use Drupal, 10 use WordPress, and 10 show no off-the-shelf signal.
- Giving platforms like Stripe, Fundraise Up, and Classy are used for donation processing.
Entities
Institutions
- Save the Children
- The Trevor Project
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Best Friends Animal Society
- CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
- International Rescue Committee
- Human Rights Watch
- Medecins Sans Frontieres
- The Ocean Cleanup
- Planned Parenthood
- The Felix Project
- Jackie Robinson Foundation
- Hashtag Lunchbag
- Cancer Research Foundation
- World Vision International
- Broad Foundation
- charity: water
- Trussell Trust
- Magic Breakfast
- Room to Read
- Akshaya Patra
- Feeding America
- Thirst Project
- AMA Foundation
- Ovo Foundation
- Colorlib
- Stripe
- Fundraise Up
- Classy
- Blackbaud
- GiveWP
- EveryAction
- PayPal
- NationBuilder
- Squarespace
- Drupal
- WordPress
Locations
- United Kingdom
- India