Giving & Donations | Resources | Tamarack Web Design

Choosing an online giving tool

Pick a tool your treasurer can run without a weekly crisis:

Who this is for: churches and nonprofits taking card or ACH gifts
Confirm fees, payout timing, and who holds the donor data
Check that receipts and annual statements are automatic
Prefer tools with a simple Give page you can embed or link

We often set up Zeffy as a no-platform-fee option. You can use another provider; we will link it cleanly.

Making your Give page clear and simple

Donors give when the ask is obvious and the next click is easy:

One primary Give button above the fold on mobile
Short copy on what the gift supports this month or year
Options for one-time and recurring where your tool allows
A thank-you page and receipt that match your brand

Tamarack never processes or holds donations. Gifts go to your account with your provider.

Receipts donors expect

Clear receipts build trust and help your treasurer at year end:

Automatic email receipt after every gift
Your legal name and EIN on the receipt when your tool allows it
Annual giving statement option for recurring donors
A thank-you that matches the tone of your ministry or mission

Tax rules change. Point donors to a CPA or the IRS for deductibility questions; we only wire the Give page.

Where to read the rules yourself

Use official pages, not random blogs:

IRS charities and nonprofits pages for acknowledgment basics
Your state’s charity registration office if you solicit widely
Your giving provider’s security and PCI docs
Google for Nonprofits if you later explore Ad Grants for awareness

Official starting points: irs.gov/charities-non-profits, google.com/nonprofits.

General information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tamarack does not process donations or give tax advice. Free official sources: IRS charities, Google for Nonprofits.