Bruno Alesiani

<h4>Easy to use WordPress Donation Plugin</h4>
FundCollector is a comprehensive donation management plugin for WordPress that enables organizations to collect donations through multiple payment methods including PayPal and bank transfers.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>PayPal Integration: Secure PayPal payments with REST API</li>
<li>Bank Transfer Support: Alternative payment method with automated instructions</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block: Native WordPress block editor integration</li>
<li>Form Builder: Customizable donation forms with multiple fields</li>
<li>Email Notifications: Automated emails to donors and administrators</li>
<li>Security Features: Honeypot protection, reCAPTCHA support, and data encryption</li>
<li>Multi-language: Full translation support for English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian. Additional languages will be added in future versions.</li>
<li>Admin Dashboard: Complete donation management and reporting</li>
<li>Pre-built Pages: Automatic creation of essential pages (Donation, Thank You, Payment Failed, Privacy Policy)</li>
<li>Auto-updates: Configurable automatic plugin updates</li>
</ul>
<h3>Payment Methods</h3>
<ul>
<li>PayPal: Complete PayPal REST API integration with sandbox support</li>
<li>Bank Transfer: Manual payment method with customizable instructions</li>
<li>Future Support: Extensible architecture for additional payment gateways</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Data encryption for sensitive information</li>
<li>Honeypot spam protection</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA integration</li>
<li>CSRF protection with nonces</li>
<li>Sanitized input validation</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>GDPR compliant data handling</li>
<li>Privacy-focused design</li>
<li>Data retention controls</li>
<li>Audit trail logging</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>
</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>Users are informed about these integrations during plugin configuration</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 – all sensitive payment information is handled directly by PayPal</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA tokens are temporary and only used for spam verification</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Information</h3>
FundCollector is built with security and extensibility in mind:
<ul>
<li>WordPress Coding Standards compliant</li>
<li>Comprehensive error handling</li>
<li>Extensive logging system</li>
<li>Modular architecture</li>
<li>Action and filter hooks for customization</li>
<li>Developer-friendly API</li>
</ul>

FundCollector – Donations Plugin and Fundraising Platform for WordPress

Easily receive donations on your website. Accept payments made with PayPal. For bank transfers, it automatically sends payment instructions via email.

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Zeffy is the only 100% free donation platform for nonprofits. Unlike other donation plugins, we don’t charge any platform fees, transaction fees, or monthly fees. 100% of donations go directly to your cause.
<h3>WHY USE ZEFFY</h3>
The Zeffy WordPress donation plugin is the best donation plugin for nonprofits looking to add a donate button to WordPress or embed full donation forms. This completely free donate button and donation form plugin helps nonprofits maximize every dollar raised while providing donors with a smooth giving experience.
Accept online donations with zero fees using this powerful WordPress donation plugin. Here’s why nonprofits choose Zeffy as their donation plugin for WordPress:
<h3>100% Free for Nonprofits</h3>
<ul>
<li>No platform fees, no transaction fees, no fees period</li>
<li>Keep 100% of every donation for your mission</li>
<li>Donors can leave an optional tip to support Zeffy if they want to</li>
</ul>
<h3>Fully Customizable Donation Forms and Donate Buttons</h3>
<ul>
<li>Create beautiful donation forms in minutes with our intuitive form builder</li>
<li>Add a donate button to WordPress pages that opens forms in elegant pop-ups</li>
<li>Embed full donation forms directly on your website pages</li>
<li>Customize with your organization’s branding, colors, and logo</li>
<li>Add custom fields to collect the donor information you need</li>
<li>Perfect PayPal donate button alternative with more features</li>
</ul>
<h3>Seamless Fundraising Tools</h3>
<ul>
<li>Accept all major credit cards, ACH, PayPal and more without the fees</li>
<li>Offer multiple giving options: one-time, recurring, and in-honor/memorial donations</li>
<li>Create unlimited donation forms for different campaigns and programs</li>
<li>Mobile-optimized donation button and forms work perfectly on all devices</li>
</ul>
<h3>Powerful Automation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Set up monthly recurring donations with one click</li>
<li>Automatic tax receipt emails sent instantly after each donation</li>
<li>Donor management dashboard to track all contributions</li>
<li>Automated thank you emails to engage supporters</li>
</ul>
<h3>Comprehensive Donor Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Track donor history and giving patterns</li>
<li>Built-in donor communication tools including email campaigns, direct mail, and CRM features</li>
<li>Segment donors and create targeted outreach to boost engagement</li>
</ul>
<h3>QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE – How to Install the Zeffy WordPress Donation Plugin</h3>
Watch the step-by-step video walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK17hdBJ7D4&feature=youtu.be
<ol>
<li>Create Your Zeffy Account
<ul>
<li>Visit https://www.zeffy.com/ and click “Sign Up Free”</li>
<li>Register your nonprofit organization account (takes 2 minutes)</li>
<li>Link your bank account to Zeffy to receive your money</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Create Your Donation Campaign
<ul>
<li>Log into your Zeffy dashboard</li>
<li>Customize your donation form with branding, donation amounts, and custom fields</li>
<li>Save your campaign</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Install the WP Donation Plugin
<ul>
<li>Go to your WordPress dashboard</li>
<li>Click “Plugins” in the left sidebar, then “Add New”</li>
<li>Search for “Zeffy” in the plugin search bar</li>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Configure the Plugin in WordPress
<ul>
<li>Go to “Settings” > “Zeffy” in the left sidebar</li>
<li>Copy your campaign URL from Zeffy (e.g., https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/your-campaign-id)</li>
<li>Paste the full campaign URL into the “Campaign URL” field</li>
<li>Click “Save Changes”</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Add Your Donation Form or Donate Button to Your Pages</li>
</ol>
Navigate to the WordPress page editor where you want to add your donation button or donation form and use one of these shortcodes:
Shortcode #1: [zeffy-donate] – Embeds the full donation form as an iframe
Shortcode #2: [zeffy-donate-button] – Displays a donate button that opens the form in a popup
You can also use shortcode extensions to customize your embed or donate button:
<ul>
<li>Shortcode #1: [zeffy-donate] – Embeds the donation form as an iframe
<ul>
<li>width and height (700×1000 by default). Example: [zeffy-donate width=800 height=1200]</li>
<li>fullwidth (true/false – false by default). Example: [zeffy-donate fullwidth=true]</li>
<li>align (left/center/right – center by default). Example: [zeffy-donate align=left]</li>
<li>url (optional – overrides the default campaign URL). Example: [zeffy-donate url=”https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/xyz789″]</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Shortcode #2: [zeffy-donate-button] – Displays a button that opens the form in a popup
<ul>
<li>text (“Donate Now” by default). Example: [zeffy-donate-button text=”Support Us”]</li>
<li>bg-color (“#007bff” by default). Example: [zeffy-donate-button bg-color=”#28a745″]</li>
<li>text-color (“#ffffff” by default). Example: [zeffy-donate-button text-color=”#000000″]</li>
<li>url (optional – overrides the default campaign URL). Example: [zeffy-donate-button url=”https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/xyz789″]</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Publish and Test
<ul>
<li>Publish your page</li>
<li>Start accepting donations!</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
Important Note: Both shortcodes will use the campaign URL you configured in Settings > Zeffy by default. You can override this for specific forms by using the <code>url</code> parameter in your shortcode.
Need Help? Visit our help center at https://support.zeffy.com/ or email us at contact@zeffy.com. Our team is ready to help you get started.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to Zeffy.com to display donation forms and process donations. The service is required for the plugin to function properly.
What data is sent and when: 
* Campaign information is sent when loading donation forms 
* Donation data (amount, donor information, payment details) is sent when users make donations 
* This data is transmitted securely over HTTPS to Zeffy’s servers
Third party service details: 
* Service provider: Zeffy (https://www.zeffy.com) 
* Purpose: Processing donations and displaying donation forms 
* Data transmission: Secure HTTPS connection 
* Terms of Service: https://support.zeffy.com/terms-of-use-for-users 
* Privacy Policy: https://support.zeffy.com/data-privacy-policy

Zeffy Donate Button

Embed Zeffy donation forms on your WordPress site with customizable popup buttons. Simple setup with no coding required.

FundCollector – Donations Plugin and Fundraising Platform for WordPress vs Zeffy Donate Button