In 2025, a significant decision was made that affects hundreds of charities across Australia. On 5th May 2026, that decision was made public. Shout for Good, a donation platform owned by ANZ bank, is going through a closure process, with many charities now needing to find a Shout For Good alternative by August 2026.
This closure, without provision of an alternative solution, creates potential funding disruptions for affected organisations, not to mention the operational stress of having to find a new provider.
What the closure of Shout for Good means for charities
Changing providers isn’t just swapping one button for another, adding the same colours and fonts, and pressing “go”.
For smaller teams especially, finding a replacement platform in a fairly short timeframe can create significant operational pressure. It can affect donor trust, campaign performance, recurring donor retention, and internal admin processes.
So what now?
Four things charities should do right now before making any changes:
- Audit your existing donation flows - identify anywhere Shout for Good currently appears.
- Review and protect recurring donations - these are often your most valuable supporters.
- Prioritise donor experience - the best replacement isn’t necessarily the most complex and feature-heavy. A smooth and simple donation experience often leads to higher conversion rates, better engagement, stronger donor retention.
- Choose a provider with implementation support - migration support matters, so find one that can help with setup, branding, embedding, testing, and payment configuration. This will dramatically reduce your organisation’s internal workload.
Protect recurring donations
For most charities, regular giving programs represent stable, predictable income that supports long-term planning and charity services. So any disruption to recurring donations can have a significant financial impact.
When you’re evaluating a replacement platform, you should consider:
- Recurring donation functionality - does the platform offer this or is it one-off donations only?
- Donor communication workflows - they likely have basic offerings, but can you customise if you want additional or more depth with your comms?
- Ease of migration - will you have to contact all donors and ask them to commit again, or can you simply migrate existing records?
- Payment reliability and security - is the system compliant and what is their downtime?
The goal is to make the transition as seamless as possible for existing donors. Your platform has changed, make sure their commitment doesn’t.
Finding your replacement for Shout for Good
Donation forms shouldn’t feel complicated. Every extra step, unnecessary field, or confusing interaction creates friction that can increase abandoned donations.
That’s why the Ezy Raise Donation Widget was designed with simplicity at its core. Built for charities that need simplicity and reliability
Ezy Raise was designed specifically for organisations that want a streamlined, donor-friendly giving experience without unnecessary complexity.
From straightforward donation amounts, to custom impact messaging and streamlined checkout flows, the ultimate goal is to make giving easy.
Our focus is simple:
Fast to implement and secure
- No complicated development requirements
- Easy to drop straight into existing website pages
- Secure payment gateways
Mobile-friendly
- Fast checkout
- Most donors are mobile users
- A range of payment options available
Easy for donors to use
- No unnecessary buttons
- Simple dollar amount selection
- One-off or regular giving enabled
- Accompanying message for each dollar figure so a donor knows the impact of their donation
Have transparent fees
- Optional donor tip; no additional platform or hosting fees
- No hidden surprises
Real human support when you need it
- Australia-based
- Dedicated team
- Fast response
Now you know what you’re looking for in a new service provider, it’s time to plan ahead and find one that ticks all the boxes so you can ensure continuity for your donor experience.
While August might feel far away, donation platform migrations need to account for internal approvals, campaign schedules, and stakeholder reviews. So starting now allows your organisation to:
- Properly test donation flows
- Update fundraising assets
- Communicate relevant changes to supporters
- Minimise fundraising disruption
- Avoid admin overheads with a rushed implementation
We truly understand that change in fundraising technology can feel disruptive, especially when it wasn’t your choice. But it can also be an opportunity to simplify your donation experience, improve conversion rates, and future-proof your fundraising operations.
TLDR; Looking for a Shout for Good alternative?
With the Ezy Raise Donation Widget you can:
- Transition quickly
- Minimise donor disruption
- Keep your existing website
- Add custom branding
- Enable one-off and recurring donations
- Offer mobile-friendly checkout
- Provide impact messaging for donors
- Avoid hidden platform or hosting fees - no surprises
- Access implementation support from a real team
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Shout for Good closing?
It has been announced that services will be phased out by August 2026 - this is when a Shout for Good alternative will need to be implemented by.
Can I keep my existing website?
Yes. The Ezy Raise Donation Widget can be embedded directly into your current website pages.
Can donors still make recurring donations?
Yes. Recurring giving functionality is supported. And we’ll migrate existing donors across.
Do I need a developer in my organisation?
In most cases, no. Complex development work is not usually required.
Last thing from us
We’re already helping charities transition to a simple, mobile-friendly donation experience with minimal disruption.
If your organisation needs a replacement donation widget before August 2026, we’d be happy to walk you through:
- setup options
- migration considerations
- recurring giving functionality
- branding customisation
- implementation timelines
With August 2026 approaching, now is the best time to start planning your transition.