As we navigate the complexities of COVID-19, it’s essential that, now more than ever, charities maximise every opportunity to receive online donations.
As social distancing becomes the norm, charities are facing the knock-on effect of a difficult economic climate. The impact, as we know, is felt in falling donations.
While the global pandemic clearly played a significant role in last year’s results, digital systems must now function at optimum capacity to maximise every donation opportunity.
You only have a few seconds to grab a donor’s attention. If content is hard to read or a call to action can’t be quickly identified, you risk losing that donation immediately.
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2) Unclear landing pages
Once a supporter clicks on a fundraising landing page, there’s a good chance they’re already interested in making a gift. By the time they arrive, they immediately need to know what you want them to do and how they can do it. Unclear or confusing landing pages will quickly lose the interest of a potential donor and waste the opportunity to receive a donation.
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3) Too few payment options
Long gone are the days of cheque and credit card as the only payment options. These days, donors want choice. With PayPal, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay. BPay and even digital currencies such as BitCoin common among donors, it’s important that you meet their needs by providing a range of safe and secure payment options.
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4) Failing to highlight security measures
In today’s digital age, online security is paramount. While supporting online is very common, many donors need to know that handing their payment details over is safe, secure and guaranteed to have no security implications. If there is any doubt in the donor’s mind, they will turn to the charity that makes them feels the most secure.
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5) Failing to innovate
Innovation is absolutely critical in these unprecedented times. While your programs and processes may once have worked very well, the competition for the donated dollar is now fiercer than ever.
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