Contactless fundraising for churches and religious organisations

Churches can use contactless card donation machines to raise much needed funds at services, funerals, weddings, christenings and other community events. Dona’s free donation webpages also provide churches with a seamless way to collect donations online.

With fewer people carrying cash, it’s important that churches and other religious organisations have a Digital Collection Plate option in place to give their congregation and visitors an easy way to donate.

For many faiths, the act of giving – whether that be money, time, energy or resources – is an act of faith in response to God’s grace.

Find out more about how our contactless donation terminals can help maximise your organisation’s fundraising. Contact us today.

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The best place to position card donation machines in your church

Most churches benefit from donation machines being placed at entrances and exits, so that visitors and members of the congregation can give generously as they enter and leave the building.

Placing additional machines near votive candles, a shop, font, artefacts of special interest or tailored displays highlighting church fundraising initiatives can also inspire visitors to give generously.

Additionally, with Dona terminals being self-service and portable, digital collection plates can be handed around during or after the service to enable contactless donations alongside the traditional cash offertory.

An added benefit is that churches are able to customise their donation machines to highlight up to 20 different campaigns for the donor to choose from, inspiring engagement with church fundraising goals and ensuring donors know where their gift is going.

Churches fundraise more with Dona

Designed to maximise Gift Aid, increasing donations by 25%
Average donations are higher with Dona
Market-leading transaction fees
Wi-Fi and 4G, with offline backup
Self-service, choose your cause, and Tap + Go
Portable and secure, with up to 10-hr battery life
HMRC-friendly reports and UK customer support

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Sacred Heart, Wimbledon

“Using Dona’s donation terminals has helped us raise over £200,000 in the last four years! The Management Portal is easy to use and allows us to download reports of Gift Aided donations and track what our parishioners are giving towards.

Dona also provides a Donation Webpage, making it simple to manage all our donations in one convenient place. This system has completely transformed the way we collect donations, making the process smoother and more efficient than ever. It is an invaluable tool for our parish, and the positive impact is clear in the results we achieve.” – Parish Priest

St Peter’s Church, Gorleston

“Dona’s contactless giving system has been fantastic for increasing our fundraising at St. Peter’s Church. The whole process, from purchasing to setting up the machine, was simple and efficient, making it easy for us to get started. While issues have been rare, the customer support has been incredibly helpful whenever we’ve needed it. We always receive a quick response, which has given us great peace of mind. Overall, we’re extremely pleased with the service and the positive impact it’s having so far on our fundraising efforts.” – Treasurer

Dona Success Stories

View our selection of success stories and case studies across a range of sectors including:

Charities
Churches
Mosques
Educational Establishments
Arts and Culture
Charity Shops
Museums
Visitor Attractions

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Stand Options for Churches

We supply a variety of stand options so you can install our donation terminals to suit your environment.

Floor Stand

Countertop Stand

Wall Mount

Custom Stands

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The role of fundraising in religious organisations today

Dona helps religious organisations of every faith collect donations from supporters before, during and after services or events with secure and compliant contactless donation terminals.

Designed to be as easy as possible to manage and use, Dona’s self-service Digital Collection Plates, free donation webpages and comprehensive management portal enable clergy, fundraising teams and volunteers to boost income and inspire community engagement.

Get set up within 7-10 days of ordering, with full UK customer support and a free 1-year warranty.

Learn more about how to maximise fundraising in your organisation here…

Management Portal

Access included with every Digital Collection Plate purchase.

DCP v3 Pricing

Hardware Cost

Wi-Fi: £490

Wi-Fi & 4G: £560

Monthly Service Fee

£15

Card Processing Fee

1.58% per transaction

The majority of Dona charities cover upfront hardware costs within the first month due to increased donations. With the average Dona donation being £12, our £15 monthly service fee, which includes UK support, is typically covered by the first 1-2 donations.

Note hardware price excludes VAT as this is a zero rated product for charitable organisations.

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