Give Tributes is an extension for GiveWP that allows donors to give to your cause via customizable dedications like “In honor of” or “In memory of.” It handles the entire lifecycle of tribute giving, from the initial donation form selection to notifying honorees via digital or physical media. This add-on provides a structured way for nonprofits to increase engagement by connecting donations to personal milestones and loved ones.
WPExclusive members get access to Give Tributes as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full GiveWP collection →
What Is Give Tributes?
Give Tributes is developed by GiveWP and is a payments plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the payments category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for fundraising and transaction management. The plugin addresses a specific need in the nonprofit sector where donors often want their contribution to serve as a public or private recognition of someone else.
By offering donors the choice to give in tribute, organizations often see higher conversion rates and larger gift sizes. The plugin automates the administrative overhead of tracking these dedications and managing the fulfillment of notification cards.
Give Tributes Features
Tributes provides a comprehensive feature set built around donor choice and honoree notification.
Customizable Dedication Options
Administrators are not limited to fixed defaults like “In Memory Of.” Tributes allows for the creation of unlimited custom dedication types to suit specific campaigns, such as “In Support Of” or “On Behalf Of.” These options can be displayed on the frontend using radio buttons, dropdown selects, or dedicated buttons, ensuring the interface matches your payment form design.
Digital eCards and Personalization
The plugin includes a built-in eCard system that automatically notifies honorees when a donation is made in their name. Admins can customize the eCard graphics and content, while donors can add a personalized message for a unique touch. Template tags allow for dynamic subject lines, and a built-in testing tool lets you preview how these emails appear in various clients before going live.
Mailable Physical Cards
For organizations that prefer physical outreach, Tributes supports mailable card generation. It can produce portrait or landscape PDFs in multiple sizes including Letter, A4, A5, and A6. You can specify whether the donor or the administrator is responsible for mailing the card, and the plugin tracks the status of each card to ensure no honoree is missed.
Advanced Reporting and Data Export
Managing tribute gifts requires specific data tracking beyond standard donation logs. The plugin includes dedicated reports for eCard delivery and tribute donations. A specialized “Mail a Card” exporter generates address lists specifically for donors who requested a physical mailing, streamlining the fulfillment process for your development team.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Tributes sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Add-on | $149/year | 1 Site | Ticket Support |
| Basic Plan | $149/year | 1 Site | Basic Add-ons |
| Plus Plan | $349/year | 1 Site | All Premium Add-ons |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Tributes + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Tributes plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.3.1. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure your donation forms remain secure and compatible with the latest WordPress core.
How to Install
- Download the Tributes .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to your GiveWP Form and enable the Tributes field-set in the form settings
- Configure your eCard or Mail a Card preferences in the global GiveWP settings
Use Cases
Memorial Fundraising Campaigns
Nonprofits running campaigns to honor a deceased community member can use the payments integration to allow donors to specifically tag gifts “In Memory Of.” This creates a clear permanent record for the family of the deceased.
Alternative Gift Registries
During holiday seasons or birthdays, organizations can encourage donors to give a gift in honor of a friend rather than buying a physical present. The eCard features enable immediate digital delivery of the “gift” notification.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies serving various charities can deploy this functionality across multiple client sites without needing individual $149 licenses for each one by utilizing a WPExclusive membership.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Complete automation of honoree notifications via eCards
- Native support for high-quality PDF generation for physical mailings
- Granular control with per-form overrides for global settings
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires the core GiveWP plugin to be installed and active
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Give Tributes GPL Licensed?
Yes. Give Tributes is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get Give Tributes on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Give Tributes plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full GiveWP collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Give Tributes do?
Give Tributes is a donation add-on that enables honor and memorial gifts on your website. Tributes allows you to send digital eCards or generate printable PDFs for honorees after a donation is completed.
Is Give Tributes free?
Tributes is a premium add-on that typically requires a paid license from the developer. It is included for all members on WPExclusive for $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Give Tributes?
The current version is 2.3.1. WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is vetted and added to the repository.
How much does Give Tributes cost?
Retail pricing starts at $149/year for a single site. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Give Tributes via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can I customize the tribute types in Give Tributes?
Yes, Tributes permits you to create any number of custom dedication types beyond the standard presets to match the specific branding or mission of your nonprofit.
