Donor Merchant
Donor Merchant is a web-based WordPress plugin for collecting one-time and recurring donations.
What Donor Merchant is
Donor Merchant is a web-based WordPress plugin for collecting one-time and recurring donations. It works with Stripe and PayPal, supporting cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH through Stripe. Stripe subscriptions support monthly, quarterly, and yearly giving. Campaigns can have separate forms, goal thermometers, amounts, and stories. The donor database tracks giving history and lifetime totals, with search, filters, and CSV export. The plugin can send customizable email receipts, PDF receipts, and year-end giving statements. Donor records are stored in the site's WordPress database and can be exported to CSV. Stripe or PayPal handles card details rather than the site's server; donation totals are verified server-side and webhooks are signature-checked. The free plan includes all features and has no platform fees. The .Org plan costs $29 a month, while Agency costs $149 a month. The maker says it charges no platform or transaction fee, though Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply. Setup requires a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS and a free Stripe or PayPal account.
Good
- Supports Stripe and PayPal donations.
- Offers monthly, quarterly, and yearly recurring gifts.
- Includes donor search, filters, and CSV export.
- Free plan includes all features and no platform fees.
Watch out
- Requires a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS.
- Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply.
- Paid plans start at $29 a month.
Who it suits
Donor Merchant suits WordPress site owners who want to accept one-time or recurring donations and manage donor records. It may also suit organizations seeking campaign-specific forms and automated receipts.
Verdict
Donor Merchant combines donation forms, recurring giving, donor records, and receipts in a WordPress plugin. Users need a compatible WordPress site and a Stripe or PayPal account, and payment processing fees remain separate.
Plans and prices
From Donor Merchant's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All features · no platform fees · no account or card required · forever |
| .Org | $29 a month | Every Free feature · priority email support next business day · setup help · fundraising guidance · roadmap input · month-to-month; cancel any time |
| Agency | $149 a month | Everything in .Org · same-day priority response during business hours · support across client sites · onboarding call · custom development and integration help · month-to-month; cancel any time |
The facts
Each one read from Donor Merchant's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Campaigns
- Campaigns can use separate donation forms, goal thermometers, amounts, and stories.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Donor tools
- The donor database tracks giving history and lifetime totals and provides search, filters, and CSV export.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Fees
- The maker says it charges no platform or transaction fee; Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Zapier webhooks and Mailchimp sync; the features page also names Make webhooks.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Payments
- It supports Stripe and PayPal, including cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH through Stripe.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Product
- Donor Merchant is a WordPress donation plugin for accepting one-time and recurring donations.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Receipts
- It provides automatic customizable email receipts, PDF receipts, and year-end giving statements.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Recurring gifts
- The plugin supports monthly, quarterly, and yearly giving through Stripe subscriptions.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Security
- Card details are handled by Stripe or PayPal and do not reach the site's server; donation totals are verified server-side and webhooks are signature-checked.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Setup requirement
- The maker says users need a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS and a free Stripe or PayPal account.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Support
- The maker directs users to its documentation and contact page for help; paid plans offer priority and hands-on support.checked 30 Sep 2001
The company
- Data ownership
- Donor records are stored in the site's WordPress database and can be exported to CSV.checked 30 Sep 2001
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