{"id":1020,"date":"2015-02-19T15:23:12","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T20:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2023-08-31T10:32:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T14:32:10","slug":"qgiv-vs-paypal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/qgiv-vs-paypal\/","title":{"rendered":"Service Comparison: Qgiv vs. PayPal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We get plenty of calls from nonprofits who are curious about how Qgiv stacks up against PayPal for nonprofits. PayPal is a payment platform that\u2019s popular among nonprofits that need the bare essentials in a donation form. When nonprofits have grown and need to expand their options, they have lots of questions! If you\u2019re wondering if it\u2019s time to look for a PayPal alternative, here are some ways their software differs from the Qgiv platform.<\/p>\n

Qgiv vs. PayPal: Branding Tools<\/h2>\n

Nonprofits can add a bit of personality to both\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0and PayPal forms\u2026 but in very different ways!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On PayPal, nonprofits can upload their logo. It will appear on the page, but their ability to customize their page stops there.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qgiv\u00a0has a couple options for branded donation pages.\u00a0You\u00a0can build\u00a0a custom donation page that looks exactly like your website. You can also copy and paste a donation form widget into a donation page you already have. That only takes a few minutes!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nonprofits can customize other aspects of their\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0forms\u00a0too. Tons of elements\u2014including updating wording for many fields, enabling dedications, and adding additional questions to\u00a0forms\u2014are simple to update.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PayPal\u2019s limited branding functions work for some nonprofits. But we\u2019ve noticed that nonprofits earn more donations (<\/span>and bigger donations!<\/span><\/a>)\u00a0on\u00a0branded forms.\u00a0In fact, donations made on a branded donation form are, on average, 38% larger than contributions made through a generic PayPal page.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qgiv vs. PayPal:\u00a0Receiving Funds<\/h2>\n

Different payment platforms have different timelines when sending money to their nonprofits. PayPal clients generally receive their deposits in 5-7 business days.\u00a0<\/span>Qgiv<\/span>\u00a0clients usually receive their donations\u00a0<\/span>i<\/span>n 24-48 hours. There\u2019s a slightly longer wait for\u00a0<\/span>eChecks<\/span>\u00a0with both services.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qgiv vs. PayPal: Credit Card Statements<\/h2>\n

Do you know whose name appears on your donors\u2019 credit card or bank statements? It\u2019s a small detail, but it\u2019s a significant one! When a donor makes a donation through a PayPal form, they\u2019ll see \u201cPayPal\u201d as the payee on their statements. A gift through a\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0form will appear on their statement in the nonprofit\u2019s name.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The name that appears on a donor\u2019s statement is something to carefully consider. Having your name appear there is a good way to remind donors of their relationship with your organization!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qgiv\u00a0vs. PayPal: Feature Sets<\/h2>\n

PayPal is a great option for small, start-up nonprofits that just need the essentials. For more established nonprofits\u00a0looking for a PayPal alternative, diversifying\u00a0their\u00a0giving options is an important part of successful fundraising. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve built in tools like\u00a0<\/span>event registrations<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and more.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We pride ourselves on helping nonprofits grow, whether\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0large foundations or start-ups, and as you grow\u00a0with\u00a0Qgiv, you can choose to add other tools to your account.\u00a0But when it comes down to the\u00a0essentials, your fundraising software needs to\u00a0work\u00a0for you.\u00a0Curious how PayPal\u00a0for nonprofits\u00a0and\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0stack up when it comes to\u00a0your basic\u00a0forms?\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0a list of features to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Recurring Donation Capabilities<\/h3>\n

For many nonprofits, recruiting recurring donors is a key part of their fundraising strategy.\u00a0Why? Research shows that monthly donors give 42% more\u00a0in one year than one-time donors.\u00a0But turning those one-time donors into monthly donors isn\u2019t always easy, and that\u2019s why\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0has all the tools you need to make it happen.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While\u00a0PayPal\u00a0for nonprofits\u00a0does offer a recurring donation function, it comes at an\u00a0extra cost to its users. The recurring donation function is\u00a0automatically\u00a0included in the\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0platform, and has many useful features to make recurring giving easy for donors.\u00a0With\u00a0Qgiv, you have the option to enable two\u00a0types of prompts\u2014a nudge or a\u00a0pop-up\u00a0modal\u2014to encourage donors to\u00a0upgrade their one-time\u00a0donation\u00a0to a recurring\u00a0gift\u00a0during the donation process.\u00a0Ever since adding these features to our donation forms, clients have reported a 173% increase in recurring giving\u00a0and\u00a0an 86% increase in one-time conversion rates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qgiv\u00a0also offers giving plans, which\u00a0offer\u00a0supporters\u00a0a way\u00a0to\u00a0break up a large donation into smaller installments\u00a0to\u00a0make recurring giving feel more manageable.\u00a0Nonprofits can even\u00a0enable\u00a0the option for donors to create their own\u00a0<\/span>giving plans<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Embeddable donation forms<\/h3>\n

When donors click \u201cDonate Now\u201d on your website, being redirected to a new website isn\u2019t ideal. That\u2019s where embeddable donation forms can help. Rather than hosting your donation form on an external website, you can place an embeddable donation form on your own site to make donating a\u00a0simpler, streamlined process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PayPal does allow you to add a donate button to your website, but they don\u2019t support embeddable donation forms. However, with\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0as your PayPal alternative, not only can you embed a donation form into your website, but you can also\u00a0<\/span>customize your form<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to reflect your organization\u2019s brand so it fits seamlessly into your website.\u00a0Qgiv\u2019s\u00a0embeddable donation form also offers a multi<\/span>–<\/span>step format<\/span>\u00a0option<\/span>\u00a0to break down the donation process into a few easy steps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Image support tied to donation amounts<\/h3>\n

A nonprofit\u2019s best fundraising tool is storytelling, and how better to showcase your organization\u2019s impact than\u00a0<\/span>with pictures<\/span><\/a>? Adding compelling images to your donation forms will help you connect with prospective donors and visually convey the value of your organization\u2019s work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for opportunities to showcase your organization\u2019s impact through visuals,\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0can help. PayPal\u00a0for nonprofits\u00a0doesn\u2019t include image support on their donation forms, but with\u00a0Qgiv\u2019s\u00a0donation forms, you can add images to each of your suggested giving amounts to show supporters how their donation will support your organization\u2019s mission.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Conditional custom fields<\/h3>\n

Are you looking for ways to better engage with your donors? When donors are filling out a donation form, include\u00a0<\/span>custom fields<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with conditional logic enabled so donors are only asked to fill out specific fields when specific criteria are met. For example, if you need contact information from supporters interested in volunteering for your organization, a field for phone numbers or email addresses will only appear when your donor checks the box affirming their interest in helping out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re asking for additional information about your donors with PayPal, there\u2019s no way\u00a0to\u00a0keep\u00a0your donation forms from becoming littered with fields that may not be relevant to many of your donors. Instead, with\u00a0Qgiv\u2019s\u00a0conditional custom fields feature, you can make sure your supporters are only being asked to fill out fields pertinent to each individual when they\u2019re in the donation process. These conditional fields keep your forms from becoming too cluttered, which makes them look more streamlined and organized.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. GiftAssist\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

For every donation you process through an online fundraising platform, you\u2019re usually\u00a0charged\u00a0an additional processing fee taken from the donation being made. With\u00a0the\u00a0GiftAssist\u00a0feature, you can offset these processing fees by offering donors the option to add a little more to their donations to help your organization cover them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While PayPal doesn\u2019t offer this feature on their donation forms,\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0gives you the option to enable a\u00a0GiftAssist\u00a0checkbox on donation forms. If donors want to go the extra mile by covering the processing fee for their donation, they can simply check the box, and the additional cost automatically gets added to their donation total.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Matching Gifts<\/h3>\n

Matching\u00a0gifts\u00a0are\u00a0an extremely effective way for nonprofits to raise money without breaking the banks of donors. About 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer a\u00a0<\/span>matching gifts<\/span><\/a>\u00a0program, and 84% of donors say they\u2019re more likely to donate when their gift is being matched. While paper forms used to be the default for assessing donations and donors, with technology advancements, electronic matching gift forms have made processing matching gifts so much easier.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PayPal\u00a0for nonprofits\u00a0doesn\u2019t offer support for matching gifts on their fundraising forms, but\u00a0with\u00a0Qgiv\u2019s\u00a0donation forms, you can enable a tool to make it easy for donors to submit any matching donations from their companies. The matching gifts tool helps you keep track of relevant data in your fundraising CRM so you can easily process matching gifts. You can also add a matching gifts\u00a0widget from\u00a0your\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0control panel\u00a0so donors can search for their employer to check if they have a matching gifts program.\u00a0We offer fully-integrated matching capabilities through\u00a0CyberGrants,\u00a0Double the Donation, and HEP Data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Social Sharing & Facebook Integration<\/h3>\n

Getting the word out about your fundraising efforts is easier than ever with\u00a0<\/span>social media<\/span><\/a>. Not only can you connect with dedicated donors, but you can also expand your reach to attract new supporters in an organic way. By adding social sharing to your donation forms, it only takes one click for your donors to spread the word about your fundraiser to their own personal networks. PayPal doesn\u2019t support this feature yet, but Qgiv\u2019s forms come with the option to add social sharing buttons so you can connect with your donors on Facebook, Instagram, X, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have\u00a0also expanded our\u00a0social media capabilities to include a Facebook integration. Now, you can add a tab on your organization\u2019s Facebook page where\u00a0you can place\u00a0your\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0donation form.\u00a0Instead of asking your supporters to\u00a0leave\u00a0Facebook to\u00a0navigate to\u00a0your website, donors can now click on your donation tab and fill in their information without ever having to\u00a0click away from\u00a0Facebook.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Customizable thank you pages<\/h3>\n

Sending your supporters to a generic confirmation page after they\u2019ve completed a donation is a missed opportunity for your organization. Instead, customize your page with a heartfelt\u00a0<\/span>\u201c<\/span>thank<\/span>–<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>\u201d<\/span>\u00a0message, information about the impact their donation will have, and social sharing buttons to spread the love.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PayPal\u2019s generic donation confirmation pages don\u2019t offer much in terms of customization, but with\u00a0Qgiv\u2019s\u00a0simple-to-master form builder, you\u00a0can\u00a0properly thank your supporters once they\u2019ve completed their gift. From compelling images to custom color schemes, you can fill\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span>thank-you page<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with important details and\u00a0tailor\u00a0it to your satisfaction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Integrations<\/h3>\n

From emails to donor databases, your fundraising software should be a one-stop-shop for everything you need to nurture your relationships with your supporters. With\u00a0<\/span>third-party integrations<\/span><\/a>, you can connect services you already use to your fundraising software to seamlessly share information across platforms to help you raise more money.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, PayPal\u00a0for nonprofits\u00a0doesn\u2019t have third-party integrations, meaning you\u2019ll be spending hours manually inputting data about your donors across the many platforms your organization uses.\u00a0Qgiv, on the other hand, supports multiple third-party service integrations, from CRM software like\u00a0Bloomerang\u00a0and\u00a0DonorPerfect\u00a0to email marketing platforms like MailChimp and Constant Contact. These integrations can help you streamline data entry and modify mappings, saving you time and boosting your donor cultivation efforts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Campaign thermometers<\/h3>\n

In the past, your options for keeping donors updated about the progress of your fundraising campaigns were limited to sending emails or posting on your social media pages. Now, you can keep your supporters in the loop with colorful thermometers you can place on your fundraising\u00a0website. Fundraisers will appreciate having a visual representation of their contributions, and they often feel more inspired to give when they see that you\u2019re getting close to your goal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PayPal doesn\u2019t give you the option to place\u00a0<\/span>fundraising thermometers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on your website, but with\u00a0Qgiv, you can easily use fundraising thermometers to get your supporters excited about your campaign. Simply set a fundraising goal, sync your thermometer to your fundraising tool, and\u00a0copy-paste your thermometer\u2019s code into your website. You can also customize your thermometer to seamlessly integrate into your website\u2019s branding and color scheme.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More about\u00a0Qgiv<\/h2>\n

Qgiv\u00a0is a complete fundraising platform for nonprofits with donation forms, event registration, advanced data tools, text fundraising, peer-to-peer events, and auction events. We continuously improve our fundraising tools to make you more successful.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your organization can get started with\u00a0Qgiv’s\u00a0feature-packed donation forms and event registrations for $0\/month!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You’ll receive free, unlimited customer support with every package. This also includes a dedicated onboarding specialist during implementation and continued support from a dedicated customer\u00a0success manager\u2014at no extra cost!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The neat thing about using\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0is that it doesn\u2019t mean you have to stop using PayPal.\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0integrates with PayPal\u00a0for nonprofits, so donors who are\u00a0accustomed\u00a0to using PayPal can still choose\u00a0it as a payment option.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re comparing\u00a0Qgiv\u00a0and PayPal, we hope this helps! We\u2019re always happy to answer any questions you might have; if you have questions or want to learn more, you can always contact us.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n