Bruno Alesiani

<h4>The Simple, Powerful WordPress Donation Plugin</h4>
FundCollector is a completely free WordPress donation plugin — no subscription fees and no commission taken by FundCollector. Accept credit card, PayPal, and bank transfer payments with no coding required, send automatic email notifications to donors and your team, and manage your entire donor base from the WordPress dashboard. Standard payment processor fees from PayPal or your bank may still apply.
<h3>Free Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Donation Form Builder: Customizable forms with fields, suggested amounts, and styling options</li>
<li>Pre-built Pages: Automatic creation of Donation, Thank You, Payment Failed, and Privacy pages</li>
<li>PayPal Integration: Secure PayPal REST API payments with sandbox support</li>
<li>Bank Transfer Support: Alternative payment method with automated email instructions</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block: Embed the donation form anywhere with the native block editor</li>
<li>Donor Management: Full donor profiles with donation history and key statistics</li>
<li>Email Notifications: Automated emails to donors and administrators, fully customizable</li>
<li>Admin Dashboard: Sortable donation list with filters and detail view</li>
<li>Security: Honeypot protection, reCAPTCHA v3, data encryption, and CSRF nonces</li>
<li>GDPR Compliant: Data retention controls, encryption at rest, audit trail logging</li>
<li>Multi-language: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese</li>
</ul>
<h3>FundCollector Pro</h3>
<a href="https://fundcollector.net" rel="nofollow ugc">FundCollector Pro</a> extends the free plugin with powerful tools for serious fundraisers:
<ul>
<li>Recurring Donations: Accept weekly, monthly, or annual subscriptions from donors</li>
<li>Mollie Payments: Accept credit card donations via Mollie, with full support for recurring donations</li>
<li>PDF Reports: Generate and download donation reports as PDF</li>
<li>CSV Export: Export all donation data for accounting or analysis</li>
<li>Automatic Backups: Schedule and restore complete plugin data backups</li>
</ul>
<h3>Who Is FundCollector For?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nonprofits and charity organizations</li>
<li>Sports clubs, associations, and NGOs</li>
<li>Religious organizations</li>
<li>Schools and educational institutions</li>
<li>Anyone collecting donations or contributions online</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
FundCollector takes privacy seriously:
<ul>
<li>Payment data is processed securely through PayPal’s API</li>
<li>Sensitive data is encrypted at rest</li>
<li>No data is shared with third parties without consent</li>
<li>Users can request data deletion at any time</li>
<li>Full audit trail is maintained for compliance</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide payment processing and security features. Below is a detailed disclosure of each service used:
PayPal Payment Processing
<ul>
<li>What it is: PayPal is a payment processing service used to handle online donations via credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal accounts.</li>
<li>When it’s used: Activated when donors choose PayPal as their payment method. Connections occur during payment creation, authorization, and completion.</li>
<li>Data transmitted: Donor information (name, email), donation amount, currency, and transaction metadata are sent to PayPal’s servers for payment processing.</li>
<li>API endpoints used:
<ul>
<li>Production: <code>https://api-m.paypal.com</code> (live transactions)</li>
<li>Sandbox: <code>https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com</code> (testing environment)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal Privacy Statement</a></li>
<li>Terms of Service: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/legal/ua/useragreement-full" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal User Agreement</a></li>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://developer.paypal.com/api/rest/" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal REST API Documentation</a></li>
</ul>
Google reCAPTCHA v3
<ul>
<li>What it is: Google reCAPTCHA v3 is an anti-spam protection service that helps prevent automated bot submissions.</li>
<li>When it’s used: Optional feature (can be disabled). When enabled, reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior on donation forms to detect potential spam or bot activity.</li>
<li>Data transmitted: User interaction data (mouse movements, typing patterns, IP address) is sent to Google’s servers for spam analysis. The reCAPTCHA token generated is validated server-side.</li>
<li>API endpoints used:
<ul>
<li>Client-side script: <code>https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js</code></li>
<li>Server-side verification: <code>https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>Terms of Service: <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Google reCAPTCHA Terms of Service</a></li>
</ul>
User Control
<ul>
<li>PayPal integration is optional and can be disabled in plugin settings (bank transfer only mode)</li>
<li>Google reCAPTCHA is optional and can be disabled in plugin settings</li>
<li>Each payment gateway can be enabled or disabled independently</li>
</ul>
Data Protection
<ul>
<li>All communication with external services occurs over encrypted HTTPS connections</li>
<li>API credentials (PayPal Client ID/Secret, reCAPTCHA keys) are stored encrypted in the WordPress database</li>
<li>No donor payment card data is stored on your WordPress server or in the FundCollector plugin — all sensitive payment information is handled directly by PayPal</li>
<li>Payment processing is PCI DSS compliant through certified payment providers</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA tokens are temporary and only used for spam verification</li>
</ul>

FundCollector – Donations Plugin and Fundraising Platform for WordPress

Easily collect donations with PayPal or bank transfer. Automated email notifications, donor management, and security features built in.

lokusWP

Fundrizer Lite is a modern, performance-first WordPress donation plugin designed for transparent fundraising. 
Create compelling donation campaigns with flexible amounts and customizable forms using the Block Editor. 
Track progress automatically, display donor walls, and manage campaigns with lean database queries and minimal assets that keep your site fast. 
Powered by WooCommerce for secure payment processing with support for multiple payment gateways.
<h3>Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Payment Gateway Integration: Multiple payment options via WooCommerce for secure transactions</li>
<li>Customizable Forms: Drag-and-drop donation forms with the WordPress Block Editor</li>
<li>Real-Time Progress: Live campaign tracking with goal monitoring and impact metrics</li>
<li>Full Transparency: Public campaign updates and donor activity for complete accountability</li>
<li>Social Proof: Interactive donor wall to showcase supporters and encourage giving</li>
<li>Basic Donors Management: Comprehensive supporter management and contact system</li>
<li>Basic Campaign Management: Complete fundraising campaign oversight from one dashboard</li>
<li>Basic Analytics: Detailed donation reports and conversion tracking</li>
</ul>
✴️ Pro Features (Upgrade for More Power 🚀) 
– Recurring Donations: Monthly/yearly subscriptions for ongoing support 
– Donor Fee Cover: Let donors cover processing fees 
– Advanced Donor Management: Segment, filter, and export donor data 
– Donation Popups: Boost conversions with targeted popups 
– Anonymous Donations: Private giving with optional donor messages 
– Advanced Analytics: Detailed reports on donor trends and campaign ROI 
– Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Let supporters create their own campaigns
<h3>How to Use after Installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install Required Plugins
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce (Required for payment processing)</li>
<li>Go to Plugins > Add New</li>
<li>Search for “WooCommerce” and install it</li>
<li>Complete the WooCommerce setup wizard</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Recommended Plugins (Optional but enhance functionality)
<ul>
<li>Elementor or Gutenberg Blocks for advanced form styling</li>
<li>MailChimp or ConvertKit for donor email marketing</li>
<li>Google Analytics for detailed donation tracking</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>
Create Your First Campaign
<ul>
<li>Navigate to Fundrizer > Campaigns in your WordPress admin</li>
<li>Click “Add New Campaign”</li>
<li>Set your fundraising goal, title, and description</li>
<li>Configure campaign settings and publish</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Add Donation Forms
<ul>
<li>Edit any page or post with the Block Editor</li>
<li>Search for “Fundrizer” blocks in the block inserter</li>
<li>Add the Donation Form block to your content</li>
<li>Select or bind the form to your created campaign</li>
<li>Customize form settings and styling</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Configure Payment Methods
<ul>
<li>Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments</li>
<li>Enable your preferred payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)</li>
<li>Test payment processing with a small donation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Monitor Progress
<ul>
<li>View campaign analytics in Fundrizer > Dashboard</li>
<li>Check donor activity and donation reports</li>
<li>Update supporters with campaign progress</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
For detailed setup instructions, visit our <a href="https://lokuswp.com/guide/fundrizer/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a>.

Fundrizer Lite – Donation Plugin for Transparent Fundraising

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