Up until now there has not been an integrated payment platform for secure one off and direct debit donations. Valldata will be shortly unveiling the answer to this renowned sector problem...

Recent news articles and reports have been revealing that the general public find some charities’ websites too boring to use effectively. Reports claim that too many charity sites forget the negative impact of unfriendly user journeys, therefore missing out on potential fundraising opportunities.

The Institute of Fundraising’s new draft strategy will look to improve fundraising as a whole over the next 5 years, which is a step further than purely providing services for its members. Working with government and other organisations will undoubtedly improve the charity industry overall. The Iof’s role in supporting, developing and representing fundraisers will focus more on providing ‘leadership’ and ‘knowledge sharing’ for this wider audience.

Are all charities the same? Recent research has identified that a common mistake made by people in the voluntary sector is in believing most charities have the same goals and operate in the same way. This limited perception could be the reason some charities’ needs are not met by outsourcing suppliers, especially where payment processing is concerned, and complacency can be a real issue if the perceived requirements are that donations merely need to get to the charity as quickly as possible.

We are proud to announce that due to a whole team effort here at Valldata, our work helped The Art Fund to gain a record number of memberships last year.