This post will provide you with some written examples that will help you promote online giving to your donors. You are welcome to use these as they are, or wordsmith them and make them your own. The purpose of this post is to get you started. […]
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Getting it Right: Credit Card Website and Authorization Requirements
There are often times when the rules and best practices imposed by the card brands seem like they do not apply to churches and ministries. Whether you are providing goods, services, or donations the purpose of this blog is to provide practical applications for your website and authorization requirements. […]
Giving Page Categories: Restricted Funds and Your Giving Policy
Designated donations are donations given with instructions to be used toward a particular purpose or function. These types of donations can be great toward furthering your mission but can also pose a burden if your nonprofit isn’t prepared to handle these unique gifts. When a donor includes instructions with a donation, it can be intended for anything from supporting a […]
Online Giving: The Benefits of a Recurring Gift
As a nonprofit, you are fully aware of the importance of being able to do more with less. In this instance, we are talking more giving, with less effort in obtaining the donation. Having an online giving system is a great way to free up more of your time. […]
Donor Profiles & Stored Accounts
“I have a donor who asked if we can remember their account information so they don’t have to enter it each and every time. They already used their debit card for their last one-time donation, can you just use that again or do they really need to re-enter all their information every time?” […]
Credit Card Fraud Trends Targeting Nonprofits
For many nonprofit organizations, the word fraud seems like a concern for the “other guys”, however, this does not make churches and ministries exempt from fraud. Let’s examine two of the fraudulent practices that often target nonprofit organizations. […]
Online Giving is Growing: Benchmark Study and Infographic
It should come as no surprise that online giving is growing and nonprofits are turning to the web and social media to connect with donors and fundraising. M+R and NTEN released their annual study on nonprofits online activity, and it’s worth reading for anyone in the nonprofit fundraising space. 14% is the magic number with a 14% […]
Getting it Right: eCheck Rules for Online Giving
There are many rules and regulations which you, the merchant, agree to be bound by when you enter into a merchant agreement. Let us help you sort through the most important requirements when accepting eChecks online. […]
Brace for Greater Impact
Whether you’re with a seasoned nonprofit with a solid donor base, or a new organization working on building support, there is always room for growth. This article will be focused on examples of effective online giving campaigns to maximize your organization’s impact. […]
eCheck Authorization Process: Virtual Terminal Transactions
Last post, we discussed eCheck transactions submitted through a webpage or mobile form, or WEB transactions. This post will focus on transactions initiated by you, the Originator. Learn how to handle a request from a patron asking you to initiate an automatic debit from their bank account on their behalf. […]