The Text-to-Give GiveWP add-on is designed to simplify the donation process by allowing donors to contribute to your cause directly from their mobile phones. This feature, powered by Twilio and Stripe, makes it easy for donors to support your cause from anywhere they have a phone signal. The two-step process involves sending a text message with the donation amount, creating a straightforward and convenient giving experience.
Key Features:
- Mobile-Friendly Giving:
- Enables donors to give directly from their mobile phones, meeting them where they are most active.
- Utilizes Twilio and Stripe to facilitate the donation process.
- Text-to-Give Fundraiser Experience:
- Simple two-step process for donors: send a text message with the donation amount and register/confirm.
- Allows for repeat donations by sending subsequent text messages.
- Powered by Twilio:
- Integration with Twilio for managing text-to-give campaigns.
- Works seamlessly with the GiveWP donation plugin.
- Simple Setup:
- Connect GiveWP to Twilio to initiate the text-to-give setup.
- Create dedicated text-to-give donation forms or enable text-to-give on existing forms.
- 2-Step Donations:
- Donors can give in two simple steps: text the dedicated donation number and register/confirm.
- Confirmation Process:
- Donors receive a confirmation message with a link to the receipt.
- Subsequent “thank you” text includes information for future donations.
Twilio Cost for Text Giving:
- Twilio incurs a monthly cost for each registered phone number (e.g., $1/month per number).
- SMS messages are billed on a “pay as you go” basis, with each message sent or received incurring a cost ($0.0075 per SMS message).
- Initial registration involves 3 to 6 messages, while subsequent donations require 4 messages on average.
- Example cost breakdown provided for 20 donors making 2 donations each in a month.
Stripe Credit Card Fees:
- Additional consideration for credit card fees, with an example based on a 501c3 organization’s potential lower fee rate with Stripe.
The Text-to-Give GiveWP add-on aims to enhance the giving experience for donors, leveraging the prevalence of mobile phone usage and providing a convenient way for supporters to contribute to your cause.