Draft:GiftDrive


GiftDrive
Type of site
Online donation service
Available inEnglish
HeadquartersBurlington, Vermont,
United States
OwnerGiftDrive, LLC
Founder(s)Logan Vaughan, Miro Gohacki, Corinne Atwell
URLgiftdrive.org
LaunchedSeptember, 2025
Current statusActive

GiftDrive is an online platform and software service designed to help nonprofit organizations manage in-kind donation drives and wish lists. The platform enables charities to create custom wish lists of needed items, allows donors to browse and purchase items directly, and assists organizations with tracking donations, gathering donor information, and automating tax receipts.[1] GiftDrive was developed by students at the University of Vermont and launched in early September 2025.[2]

History

GiftDrive originated as a classroom project at the University of Vermont, where students Logan Vaughan, Miro Gohacki, and Corinne Atwell identified challenges local nonprofits faced in managing donation drives.[3] After interviewing multiple organizations and observing reliance on paper lists, spreadsheets, and email for donation coordination, they began developing a digital solution in 2024. The platform was officially launched in September 2025.[2]

Following its public launch, GiftDrive received local media attention in Vermont for its role in supporting nonprofit operations through technology. Coverage highlighted the platform as a student-founded initiative aimed at strengthening community giving efforts.[4]

Adoption

Since its launch, GiftDrive has been adopted by various nonprofit organizations across the country, enabling drives that have collected thousands of dollars' worth of essential items.[2] Nonprofits such as COTS, Good Samaritan Haven, the Colchester Food Shelf, and the Williston Community Food Shelf have used the service to support initiatives ranging from food distribution to winter survival gear drives.[2][5]

Organization

GiftDrive is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, United States, and operates as a privately held software company focused on nonprofit services.[6] The platform is publicly accessible through its official website at https://www.giftdrive.org/.

Intellectual Property

In December 2025, GiftDrive, LLC filed a trademark application in the United States for the GiftDrive name in categories covering online directory and charitable donation coordination services.[7]

References

  1. ^ Goldstein, Sasha (2025-10-22). "UVM Students Create an Online Donation Platform for Nonprofits". Seven Days. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
  2. ^ a b c d Emma (2025-11-12). "UVM Students Build Free Platform to Support Local Nonprofits: Meet GiftDrive". Common Good Vermont. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
  3. ^ Caile, Lucy (2025-11-05). "UVM students launch website to help Vermont nonprofits". WCAX. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  4. ^ "Find the perfect Vermont gift with our annual winter gift guide". Vermont Public. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  5. ^ "Thanksgiving Food Drive: A New/Easy Way to Give | Colchester Food Shelf". Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  6. ^ "GiftDrive | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  7. ^ "Trademark Status & Document Retrieval". tsdr.uspto.gov. Retrieved 2026-02-18.

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