Can PayPal be used for fundraising?

Yes! Nonprofit organizations can have a PayPal account and can collect PayPal donations through their integrated online donation forms. DonorPerfect Fundraising CRM integrates with PayPal payment processing so you can connect your DP Donation Form to your PayPal business account. This integration allows you to collect donations via PayPal and Venmo via desktop, tablet, and mobile! DonorPerfect will automatically update your donor records with new gift information collected via PayPal to eliminate manual data entry and errors. (Third-party online forms providers and payment processors that do not integrate with your fundraising CRM cannot provide this functionality.) If you haven’t set up a PayPal business account yet, you can do so right through your DP Donation Form builder!

How do I make a PayPal donation link?

If your fundraising CRM integrates with PayPal, you should be able to create a PayPal donation button using your online forms feature. If you are collecting one-time PayPal donations via DonorPerfect Donation Forms, new gift information will flow directly into your CRM without any manual data entry. To get started, simply turn on the PayPal functionality within your DP Donation Forms and connect your PayPal business account. If you don’t have one yet, create your PayPal business account straight through your DP Donation Form Builder.

When will I receive my funds?

Funds are available in your PayPal business account instantly. Funds can settle to a bank account on file in as little as 48-72 hours.

What NPO name will the donor see on their bank statement?

The transaction will show the legal business name that the NPO has registered with the PayPal business account.

Will my donations through PayPal/Venmo show up in my gateway?

These donations will show up in DonorPerfect, but they are processed through PayPal and accordingly will not show in your gateway.

Will my fees be charged by SafeSave through DonorPerfect?

No, your fees will be levied directly through PayPal, with the net amount after fees being added to your account.

DP Donation Forms now with PayPal

ACCEPT PAYPAL & VENMO VIA DONORPERFECT DONATION FORMS.

Digital wallets like PayPal and Venmo are becoming increasingly popular with both donors and nonprofits because they reduce donor checkout friction. In fact, according to a study by Logica Research, 31% of US respondents would not have made their donation without PayPal being offered as an option.¹

With the NEW DP Donation Forms, your donors can now enjoy a frictionless donation experience with improved payment flexibility that includes PayPal and Venmo – and these new forms are included in your DonorPerfect subscription!

*Inclusive of PayPal payment processing fees and DP integration fees. Fees are subject to change.
¹Logica Research, Commissioned by PayPal, March 23-April 2, 2021. Logica Research conducted an online survey averaged 10 minutes among a sample of 4,306 non-profit merchant respondents from four countries (U.S., Canada, Australia, and U.K.), who made a monetary donation using PayPal to qualify. N=1,076.

Set up in seconds to reduce checkout friction

Connect your PayPal business account to accept mobile wallet donations. If you don’t have a PayPal business account yet, you can create one right through your form builder
Add a PayPal button to any and all of your forms
Once PayPal is active on your form, US donors can also donate via Venmo

Build trust & drive conversions

Eliminate the donor’s burden of entering their card and contact information
Studies show that in the US, 37% donate more if they can use PayPal¹
Collect donations & capture donor info via desktop, mobile, or tablet
Ensure accurate records & reports with automatic data entry
Automatically update DonorPerfect with new donor and gift information

Give donors the power of choice

Allow supporters to donate with any payment method in their PayPal wallet, which may include:

PayPal balance
Debit/Credit card on file
Venmo (US only)
Checkout with Crypto
PayLater options including PayPal Credit and Pay in 4 (you receive the full donation upfront)
Bank account

PayPal processing via DP Forms - Pricing & fees

US nonprofits with PayPal Confirmed Charity status pay 2.89% + $0.49 per domestic transaction.
US organizations without PayPal Confirmed Charity status pay 3.79% + $0.49 per domestic transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn More about DP Donation Forms now with PayPal

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Organization(Required)

Email(Required)

State/Province(Required)

Number of Constituents(Required)

Tell us about your needs (Optional)

Role (Optional)

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