How to Donate

Security and Transparency: Two Important Features of Online Donation
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Online Donation.

Present non-profit foundations and charitable organizations leverage the power of the Internet to to solicit more donations. Civic and government programs are the usual forums where charitable and non-profit organizations can entice individuals to donate. Because of the availability of charitable websites, however, soliciting donations have now reached a new level. These websites offer online donations that donors will find to be easy and more convenient.

With the increase of Internet traffic, having an online donation website will be advantageous to the charitable organization. More donations can be expected if donors are given an easier option to donate. This is why online donation websites are already becoming popular venues for charitable donations.

Security concerns about online donations have been resolved by employing a more secure pay portal. This means that online financial transactions are secure from hacks and fraud attacks. The online donation website of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at donate.ifrc.org is secured with WorldPay. In this website, a donation form is available wherein prospective donors only need to fill-up the form and provide their credit card information as well as the amount they intend to donate.

The Online-Donation.com, on the other hand, offers Donate 1-2-3, which is said to be the most user-friendly online software. There are only three tabs, tagged Step One, Step Two and Step Three. The tabs are such placed for easy understanding of the steps in donating. Donations are available from US$ 50 to as much as US$ 25,000.

The Habitat for Humanity website is also another example of a good online donation website. Its online donation process likewise uses the easy 1-2-3 steps in donating. In this site, a Quick Gift guide is available depending on how much will be the money to be donated. The transactions are assured to be secure and the site promises good stewardship of donations with their annual report and financial statements.

Be sure to donate in an online donation website that has two important features; security and transparency. Your transactions must be secure and the website should offer a way for you to monitor your donations and how it is being used by the organization.

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