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50 creative fundraising ideas for charities and places of worship

50 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Charities and Places of Worship

Dona Support Hub Launches to Help Fundraisers and Charities Streamline Management of their Dona Donation Machines

Introducing the New Dona Support Hub

How to Prepare for Diwali Fundraising

Best donation machines for charities in 2025 - performance data by Dona donations

Growing Together: How Dona’s Donation Machines Keep Improving Performance

Innovation in Fintech Award for Dona Donations - Barclays recognition of best donation systems for charities

Dona Donations Nominated for Barclays Innovation in FinTech Award

Fundraising solutions for schools and colleges to increase donations

Why Schools, Colleges and Universities are Embracing Digital Fundraising Solutions

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Dona Supports Turning Tides with a ‘Tech For Good’ Donation

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Effortless CSR: Corporate Fundraising with Dona

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How Dona Donation Machines Keep Your Generosity Safe and Secure

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Unlock more donations with your FREE Dona Donation Webpage

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What is Gift Aid and Historic Gift Aid?

Dona Donations Wins Most Innovative Contactless Donation Technology Provider 2025

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Boost Your Summer Fundraising

Dona proudly achieves two ISO certifications

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Unlock the Power of Mobile Giving

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Fundraising tips for charity shops

Easter fundraising in a church with Dona donations

Fundraising over Easter – Is your Church ready?

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Fundraising Events and Managing Donations

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Fundraising during Ramadan – Ramadan Kareem

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How can Funeral Directors collect contactless donations?

Festive Fundraising

Digital Collection Plate Festive Fundraising Checklist:

Black Friday and the Alternatives – Green, Big, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday

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Making the Most of Christmas Fundraising

How can Councils Leverage Contactless Technology?

How can councils leverage contactless technology?

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Today’s Role of Fundraising in Religious Organisations

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Donation collection tin vs contactless card donations

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Donors Give Happy: Creating a Seamless Donation Experience

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Peace of Mind: Security and Risk Reduction for Charities

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The Power of Contactless: How Charities Can Raise More