GivingTools

GivingTools is an online giving platform designed to simplify the process of collecting donations and managing fundraising campaigns. It is suitable for organizations of all sizes, from small nonprofits to large corporations. GivingTools is utilized by a wide range of professions and industries, including nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, religious organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Key Features

Unlimited Appeals: Users can create and customize an unlimited number of one-time and recurring gift appeals. They can also track progress and export giving data for analysis and reporting purposes.

Flexible Payment Options: GivingTools offers multiple payment processors, including Stripe, CardConnect, and Bambora. Users can accept payments via credit cards, ACH, and PayPal. Additionally, donors have the option to cover processing fees, and organizations can discourage credit card use to reduce expenses.

Customizable Giving Forms: Users can create unlimited customizable giving forms. They can add custom fields to collect specific information from donors and embed the forms seamlessly on their website. Users can also make custom fields required for certain appeals.

Donor Management: Users can view and track donor histories. They can send customized receipts and giving summaries to donors and allow donors to view their gift history at any time. Users can also easily update payment methods.

Campaign Pledge Appeals: Users can set up campaign pledge appeals with specific pledge periods and payment frequencies. The platform can automatically calculate payments based on the pledge period, and donors can set their preferred payment start date. Organizations can bill donors on schedule for their campaign pledge payments.

Progress Bar: GivingTools offers a customizable progress bar feature that can be displayed on the campaign website. This progress bar helps visualize the fundraising goal and current progress, encouraging donors to contribute. It can also be updated in real-time as donations are received.

Donor Recognition: Organizations can recognize and acknowledge donors at different giving levels. They can display donor names or logos on the campaign website and highlight major donors or sponsors for additional recognition. Organizations can show appreciation for donors' contributions throughout the campaign.

Gifts Table: GivingTools includes a feature called the "Gifts Table" that illustrates the importance of both small and large gifts in a fundraising campaign. It emphasizes the significance of leadership gifts and helps donors understand where their contributions fit in the overall campaign, thereby encouraging their participation.

Gifts Calculator: GivingTools provides a gifts calculator tool that allows donors to budget their giving. Users can enter a total pledge amount and see how much they would need to give periodically to meet that commitment. Alternatively, they can enter their desired periodic payments and see the total pledge amount. This calculator helps donors realize they can give more than they initially anticipated when the gift is broken into smaller payments.

Pledge Form: GivingTools offers a secure pledge form that allows organizations to collect pledges digitally. Donors can submit their pledges online, making it convenient and efficient for both the organization and the donor. The pledge form can enable online giving, reducing pledge attrition and increasing overall campaign success.