The Payment Challenges Nonprofits Face
Nonprofits and associations often run into problems with traditional payment processors. Many standard providers classify nonprofits as high risk because of irregular cash flow, reliance on donations or lack of traditional revenue streams. This can mean higher fees, frozen accounts or outright rejection.
And nonprofits have to manage multiple payment channels—online donations, in-person fundraising events and recurring contributions—all while keeping donor data secure. Without the right payment processor these challenges can slow your mission and erode donor trust.
Membership Payments and Fundraising for Associations
We also serve associations and member-based organizations. Our payment solutions simplify membership dues, event registrations and fundraising so associations can focus on serving their members.
Nonprofits Simplify Payments and Build Donor Trust
We believe nonprofits deserve solutions as dedicated as their causes. Here’s how Payment Nerds helps nonprofits:
- Custom Donation Solutions: Accept payments across multiple channels—online, in person, mobile and even social media so giving is easy for your supporters.
- Recurring Donation Management: Simplify ongoing contributions with tools that allow donors to set up monthly or annual gifts.
- Lower Transaction Fees: Our nonprofit rates mean you keep more of every dollar.
- Additional Security: PCI compliant systems and fraud detection tools to protect donor data and build trust.
- CRM and Software Integrations: Connect to your donor management system to streamline data and improve engagement strategies.
Nonprofit Merchant Account
A nonprofit specific merchant account gives you:
- Flexible Payment Processing: Accept credit cards, ACH payments and eChecks without frozen funds.
- Fast Approval: We simplify the onboarding process so you can start processing payments right away.
- Customizable Donation Pages: Create branded pages that convert and delight your donors.
How to Choose the Right Payment Processor for Your Nonprofit
When selecting a payment processor nonprofits need to consider:
- Experience in the Nonprofit Sector: Work with a provider that gets your industry.
- Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees that eat into your budget.
- Scalability: Make sure your processor can handle small campaigns to large fundraising efforts.
- Security and Compliance: Protect sensitive donor data to build trust and meet regulatory requirements.
Payment Nerds has over 10 years of experience helping nonprofits succeed. With us you’re not just a client—you’re a partner.
Get Started
Getting set up with Payment Nerds is easy. Here’s what we need:
- Government issued photo ID.
- Signed merchant application.
- Voided check or bank letter for account verification.
- 3 months of bank statements.
- Processing history (if available).
- Business documentation (proof of nonprofit status).
Payment Integrations for Nonprofits and Associations
Our solutions connect with leading donor management platforms and CRM systems. Whether you use Blackbaud, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud or another system, Payment Nerds ensures your payment data syncs with your existing tools. We also integrate with popular accounting software and event management platforms.
