Why Charities Should Choose Give A Little for Contactless Donations

In today’s fast-paced, cashless society, traditional fundraising methods are quickly becoming outdated. More and more donors prefer the convenience of contactless donations and ultimately charities are missing out on crucial donations by not offering their potential donors the payment methods they want

Written by Emma Rose 13 August 2024

There are many platforms offering contactless donations now, and so what sets Give A Little apart? 

Mission led to Minimise Costs

At Give A Little, our mission is to minimise the cost barrier for charities moving to cashless fundraising. We understand that every penny counts, especially for smaller, volunteer-led charities. That’s why we’ve designed our pricing model to be as low as possible, ensuring that even the smallest organisations can benefit from modern, cashless donation methods. By keeping costs down, we are leaving no charity out, or behind.

The payment processing world is moving fast - and we are here to protect you from that rate of change. Making sure we are always developing and enhancing the Give A Little platform to adapt to the latest changes in technology.

It is important to us that charities keep as much of their donations raised as possible. We offer flexibility and choice so you can opt to use SumUp and/ or Stripe as your payment processor. SumUp has a transaction fee of 1.69% for contactless and through Give A Little Stripe, we can provide a market leading transaction fee of just 1.58%.

Unlimited Contactless Devices, Campaigns, and Users

One of the standout features of Give A Little is our incredible flexibility. Unlike other platforms, we don’t limit you to a certain number of contactless devices, campaigns, or users. 

You can deploy as many devices as you need, launch as many fundraising campaigns as you wish, and onboard as many staff and volunteers as you need all included in one low monthly fee.

When it comes to your donation stations and contactless donation boxes, we have a range of options with differing costs dependent on your requirements, and you can mix them up however you like. You can choose to purchase a device from one of our partners, or you can build your own DIY (Do-It-Yourself) point of donation. You can even turn your Android smartphones into contactless donation devices, without the need for a card reader with Give A Little Tap on Phone

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This means you can expand your fundraising efforts effortlessly and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of charity donations without worrying about escalating costs. 

Easy-to-Use and Flexible

We pride ourselves on being the most easy-to-use, flexible, and affordable way for charities to access cashless giving. Our platform is designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring that even those with minimal technical skills can set up and manage contactless donation campaigns with ease. 

From setting up donation stations in fixed locations or at events, to empowering your volunteers with portable contactless donation boxes or Tap on Phone, Give A Little provides the tools and support you need to maximise your fundraising potential.

Supporting Charities of All Sizes

Give A Little is proud to support a diverse range of charities, from micro-charities that are entirely volunteer-led to super major charities such as Cancer Research UK and Oxfam. Our platform scales effortlessly to meet the needs of any organisation, regardless of size. 

And we’re not just about the sales! We don’t have a sales team and we don’t like to call ourselves ‘suppliers’. We see ourselves as partners and want you to get the best from your cashless fundraising. 

We also run regular webinars to help you make the most of your cashless fundraising, sharing hints and tips as well as best practice. 

Why Choose Give A Little?

  • Community Focused
    : Mission-driven to minimise your costs, enabling you to focus on what truly matters—your mission.

  • Unlimited Flexibility
    : No limits on devices, campaigns, or users for a low monthly fee with no contract tie-in. 

  • User-friendly
    : Designed to be intuitive and easy to use, even for those with minimal technical expertise.

  • Scalable and Affordable
    : Ideal for charities of all sizes, from small volunteer-led groups to large national organisations.

  • Future-proof
    : Stay ahead of the curve with the latest in contactless and cashless donation technology.

  • Friendly and Helpful Support
    : Our team is on hand to help and guide you on your contactless journey.

Give A Little is not just a platform -  we’re a partner in your fundraising journey. By choosing Give A Little, you’re aligning with a mission that prioritises affordability, flexibility, and ease of use.

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