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Ways to accept donations online?

  • 18-03-2014 10:14PM
    #1
    iPaddyM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 324 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I recently started volunteering with a local organisation. They're in the process of updating their website and wanted to add a "Donate" button to it. I first taught of PayPal, but as they don't have a company credit card (because they're registered as a charity) I don't think it's possible to set up a PayPal account without a credit card?

    Are there other ways to accept donations online?

    I was thinking of suggesting that they make a separate page just for managing donations in any form possible, ie: Direct Transfer (Bank sort code & account number displayed on the page), Cheques payable to & Postal Order details etc

    Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    daymobrew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,651 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    iPaddyM wrote: »
    I first taught of PayPal, but as they don't have a company credit card (because they're registered as a charity) I don't think it's possible to set up a PayPal account without a credit card?
    Could someone in the organisation use their credit card to set up the account?

    After donations are received you can transfer the money to their bank account (it is free to withdraw from your PayPal account).


  • #3
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,929 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    It's still niche, but it's very easy to set up - bitcoins. A separate page with all types of donations is a good idea.


  • #4
    moycullen14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 939 ✭✭✭moycullen14


    iPaddyM wrote: »
    Hi,

    I recently started volunteering with a local organisation. They're in the process of updating their website and wanted to add a "Donate" button to it. I first taught of PayPal, but as they don't have a company credit card (because they're registered as a charity) I don't think it's possible to set up a PayPal account without a credit card?

    Are there other ways to accept donations online?

    I was thinking of suggesting that they make a separate page just for managing donations in any form possible, ie: Direct Transfer (Bank sort code & account number displayed on the page), Cheques payable to & Postal Order details etc

    Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    http://www.mycharity.ie/

    I know a few organisations that use this, I think it works well. (I have nothing to do with, do your own research)


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