As fewer people carry cash, nonprofits are innovating to meet the needs of modern donors. In this article, I share how four organizations are using Donorbox Live™ Kiosk to inspire renewed in-person generosity.
Join the fundraising movement! Join the fundraising movement!Studies show that 84% of U.S. consumers prefer using self-service kiosks , indicating a rise in contactless payments.
In-person fundraising software – like Donorbox™ Live Kiosk – is revolutionizing the way nonprofits raise funds, enabling them to appeal to more giving preferences and secure more donations face to face.
Below, I’ll share inspiring stories of how four real nonprofits are using Donorbox Live™ to accelerate their in-person fundraising and advance their missions.
The Education Partnership has a clear mission: to provide educational supplies to students and teachers in under-resourced schools across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
To date, they’ve assisted 82,000 students and 12,000 teachers at 231 schools across southwestern Pennsylvania.
The Education Partnership welcomes nearly 3,000 volunteers every year, yet fewer than 5% made a monetary contribution in the past.
They realized they needed an easy-to-use donation software that empowered volunteers to support their mission during tours or volunteer time.
Enter Donorbox Live Kiosk. Not only was it quick and easy to set up, but it was affordable. Within just four months, The Education Partnership raised $4,000 through their in-person campaigns.
Not only did Donorbox Live help them transform volunteers into donors – it also enabled them to offer digital giving at events like golf fundraisers, galas, and teacher appreciation awards.
What really stood out was how much more people were willing to give. Offering custom donation amounts encouraged supporters to give beyond the recommended intervals, amplifying support for their cause.
Since implementing Donorbox Live in May 2025, The Education Partnership has donated a remarkable $24,000 worth of school supplies to the 231 under-resourced schools they support. They now raise $2,000 monthly from their event attendees and volunteers.
Read the full case study on The Education Partnership, or watch this video to see how they are increasing engagement and in-person giving with Donorbox Live:
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The Riley Rocks Memorial Foundation was founded in 2013 in memory of Riley Fessenden, a bright young girl diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at just six years old. Riley fought bravely for three long years before eventually losing her battle to cancer.
Today, Riley Rocks honors her memory by granting financial support to children and families affected by pediatric cancer.
They rely on a small team of volunteers and user-friendly fundraising tools to raise mission-critical funds – especially during their biggest annual fundraising event, the Riley Rocks Gala.
In previous years, accepting cashless donations at galas was a tedious process. Volunteers used a laptop to manually enter donors’ card information, which resulted in long lines, reduced engagement time with guests, and occasional roadblocks during payment processing.
Everything changed when they started using Donorbox Live. Suddenly, gala attendees could donate by simply tapping their card or selecting a digital wallet like Apple Pay.
No more long lines, and all their donor and donation data was conveniently stored in the backend for future outreach. Plus, volunteers could begin to dedicate their time to engaging event attendees instead.
During their 2025 gala, they raised more than $100,000 – surpassing their initial goal of $75,000. Donorbox Live brought in a whopping $18,000 of that total value.
They’ll use Donorbox’s dynamic duo – Donorbox Live and Donorbox Events – to build excitement for their 2026 gala and work towards this year’s fundraising goal of $200,000.
Read the full case study to learn more about their fundraising journey with Donorbox, or check out the video testimonial below:
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The Al-Ihsan Social Development Center (AISDC) is a U.S.-based Islamic nonprofit committed to providing women and orphan girls in Bangladesh with education and skills to overcome poverty.
Since 2004, they have assisted over 500 beneficiaries and housed 137 orphans.
AISDC’s vital humanitarian work relies on in-person fundraising and events to raise awareness and support. The team travels to new mosques across the country every Friday – and every day during Ramadan.
While many mosque-goers showed interest in their cause, they often didn’t carry cash and were rushing to get back to work or errands after prayer time. AISDC urgently needed a fast, seamless solution to collect cashless in-person donations.
AISDC turned to Donorbox Live Kiosk. Because it runs on a tablet or iPad, they could easily bring it (and their card reader) to different mosques.
Shortly after implementation, AISFC offered a recurring giving option to donors and quickly secured a steady stream of reliable support.
Since AISDC began using Donorbox Live in 2025, they’ve achieved a 92% growth in donations year-over-year. Donations have grown from $12,000 in their first year to more than $400,000 today.
The organization has also significantly grown their donor base and recurring supporters, with 62% of donations being recurring.
The future is bright, and the increase in revenue and recurring donors means they can continue providing hope to orphaned girls and Bangladeshi women.
Watch their story below, and read their case study to learn more.
The St. Frances Cabrini Shrine is a sanctuary that connects Christians to Mother Cabrini and God. Mother Cabrini arrived in the United States in 1889 and established a remarkable 67 schools, hospitals, and orphanages across 40 locations.
The Shrine welcomes 50,000 annual visitors to its chapel, museum, and exhibition on Mother Cabrini’s acts of service.
Since it’s not a parish, the Shrine relies on the generous donations of its visitors and supporters instead of tithes and offerings. And over the last few years, donations declined as fewer and fewer people carried cash.
To solve the issue, they implemented Donorbox Live. They branded their kiosks to match the Shrine’s surroundings and placed them at their main entrances.
Since they welcome people of all cultures and nationalities, being able to support 17 languages and offer 13 currencies with the kiosks has been a huge benefit.
Today, they collect donations ranging from $10 to $100. One generous donor gave $1,000 – a gift they likely wouldn’t have made without a cashless, in-person giving option available.
Read their full success story or check out this video testimonial for a quick overview:
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These remarkable nonprofits have transformed their in-person fundraising using innovative software to meet donors’ evolving needs.
Tools like Donorbox Live help you secure more donations, grow recurring giving, and create lasting impact.
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