Square for Nonprofits
Tools to help you run your nonprofit.
Overview
Square offers a suite of products tailored for nonprofit organizations. This includes tools for processing donations via credit card readers for in-person events, creating online donation sites through Square Online, and sending invoices for pledges. Square is known for its simple, transparent pricing and its integrated hardware and software ecosystem, making it easy to manage both online and offline fundraising.
✨ Key Features
- In-person payments (Tap to Pay, Card Readers)
- Online donation websites via Square Online
- QR Code Donations
- Recurring Donations
- No monthly fees for core processing
- Integration with Square's ecosystem (Payroll, Marketing)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration of online and in-person payments
- Simple, transparent, flat-rate pricing
- Broad ecosystem of business tools (marketing, payroll, etc.)
Unique Value: Square provides a single, easy-to-use system for nonprofits to manage all their fundraising transactions, whether they happen online, at an event, or on the go.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Using a Square card reader to accept donations at a charity gala
- Building a free donation website using Square Online
- Selling event tickets or merchandise to raise funds
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Comprehensive donor management (CRM)
- Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Grant management
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike online-only processors like Stripe or PayPal, Square's strength is its best-in-class hardware and software for in-person transactions, making it the ideal choice for event-heavy fundraising.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: No monthly fees for standard plans. A flat transaction fee applies to all donations (e.g., 2.9% + $0.30 for online).
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