{"id":16185,"date":"2021-05-11T04:25:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T11:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=16185"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:02:05","slug":"paypal-donation-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/paypal-donation-button","title":{"rendered":"PayPal Donate Button vs. Nonprofit Donation Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I work with small and start-up nonprofits, I always get the inevitable questions about PayPal\u2019s donate button. Does it work? Is it worth it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I understand that to many nonprofit leaders who are new to the world of fundraising, going with a trusted brand like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/paypal-nonprofit-donation-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 one that makes secure payments quick and painless \u2013 seems like a no-brainer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are significant shortfalls to consider, and choosing the easy option now might put your organization\u2019s fundraising behind the curve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, I\u2019ll take a closer look at the PayPal donate button and explain why I think a donation page will ultimately better serve your mission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Takeaways &#x1f4a1;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose based on your fundraising goals<\/strong>. PayPal works for simple payments, while a donation page is better suited to nonprofits looking to grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give donors more ways to pay<\/strong>. PayPal only offers a very limited selection \u2013 PayPal or credit card, with Venmo sometimes available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build trust through your own brand<\/strong>. PayPal donate buttons offer limited customization (customized forms result in 38% larger donations on average).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think beyond the first donation<\/strong>. Built-in donor management makes it easier to steward supporters and build long-term relationships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare what you actually keep<\/strong>. PayPal donors can&#8217;t cover transaction fees, while donation platforms like Donorbox give supporters the option to cover fees so more of their gift reaches your nonprofit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>PayPal Donation Button vs. Donation Page: Which Is Better?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let\u2019s review the differences between these two options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-100\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-100\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">Donation Page<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">PayPal Donate Button<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">What Is It?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">A dedicated page to collect donations via a built-in donation form while telling your story<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">A standalone button that links to a PayPal transaction form to collect donations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Set Up<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Can be more complicated; more customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Easy 3-step process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Payment Options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Many, depending on platform (Donorbox offers 22+)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">PayPal or credit card only (Venmo sometimes available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Recurring Giving Options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Monthly, weekly, annually, etc., depending on platform, with easy self-service donor portals<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Monthly only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Customization<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Many customization options, including customized donation receipts<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Limited customization options; can\u2019t customize receipts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Donor Data<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Usually flows automatically into a donor management system for easy stewardship<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Manually retrieve donor information from PayPal for ongoing stewardship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fees (as of 2026)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Vary depending on platform. Donorbox fees are 2.95% + standard payment processing fees for Stripe or PayPal. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nOn Donorbox, donors can choose to cover fees so more of every donation goes toward your cause.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.89% + $0.49 per transaction. Discounted fee of 1.99% + $0.49 for confirmed nonprofits.  <br \/>\n<br \/>\nDonors can\u2019t cover fees.<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best For<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nonprofits of all sizes looking to grow their fundraising and build better donor relationships. <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Small organizations like neighborhood associations looking for the easiest possible option to collect minimal payments. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-100 from cache --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of a PayPal Donation Button\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While advantages of the PayPal donate button include easy setup and instant PayPal brand recognition (which can increase donor trust), there are several disadvantages to consider. These include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Limited customization options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: not ideal for building trust around your own brand. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Monthly-only recurring giving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: not ideal for donors who prefer other giving cadences, like biweekly, weekly, or quarterly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Limited payment options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: not ideal for attracting as many donors as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Limited donor management capabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: not ideal for instantly building strong donor relationships (e.g., with a customized, tax-compliant donation receipt).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Steep fees for what you get<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: not ideal for budget-strapped nonprofits looking to get the most bang for their buck, especially since donors can\u2019t cover fees. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a PayPal Donation Button Worth It for Small Nonprofits?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short answer: <strong>it depends<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A PayPal donate button might be worth it for small nonprofits who are accepting regular amounts and aren\u2019t looking to significantly grow giving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, let\u2019s say you run your neighborhood association, which has a 501(c)(4) designation. As such, donations to your association aren\u2019t tax-deductible and you don\u2019t plan on receiving many. You plan to collect annual dues from neighborhood members and require them to renew every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, a PayPal donation button makes sense. You don\u2019t need to encourage more giving and recurring donations aren\u2019t necessary. While you should steward your members, that will look more like sending them your regular newsletter, as part of their membership benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>But let\u2019s say you eventually decide to run a special campaign to support the nature preserve in your neighborhood. Suddenly, you need an attractive, branded option to collect as many donations as possible, which means you need multiple payment options and an easy way to steward donors for more donations. That\u2019s when you would benefit from a traditional donation page.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Consider a PayPal Donation Button Alternative\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I mentioned above, there are a few cases where a PayPal donation button might come in handy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the majority of fundraisers will see a better return when investing in a PayPal donate button alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you need to do the following, it\u2019s time to make the switch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Improve donor trust\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donor trust starts with your giving process. Think about it \u2013 it\u2019s the first time most donors interact with you. When you need to make a better impression, skipping PayPal donate buttons is the way to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Donation platforms like Donorbox allow you to customize the giving experience from start to finish.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>With Donorbox, create custom themes to make your donation form perfectly match your branding, which can result in <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/branded-donation-form-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">38% larger donations<\/a> on average. Add images and multiple tiers to your form to further enhance giving, then polish it off with a fully customized receipt thanking your donors for their gift.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a real donation page when improving donor trust becomes a necessity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Accept multiple payment methods\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A PayPal donate button might be attractive because you assume everyone has a PayPal account. While many people do \u2013 PayPal boasts over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chargeflow.io\/blog\/paypal-statistics-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">439 million accounts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worldwide \u2013\u00a0that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that\u2019s their preferred way to pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capturing more donations means giving donors the easy, quick giving options they want to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a PayPal donate button, you can accept donations via PayPal, credit and debit cards, and sometimes Venmo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While those are good options, going with a trusted donation platform like Donorbox gives your donors access to the same options plus additional popular methods, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/accept-apple-pay-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Pay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, Stripe Link, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Donorbox OmniGive&#x2122; Donation Form dynamically displays dozens of payment options, so your donors always see the best options for their region and device type.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Reduce Donation Form Abandonment with OmniGive&amp;apos;s Fast Checkout &amp; Customization\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_nriJvjiO3s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Grow your recurring giving\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a one-time donation is nice. Getting donations again and again, on a regular schedule, is how you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-donorbox-supports-recurring-giving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build a sustainable organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-124231 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lindsey-bower-paypal-donate-button-vs-nonprofit-donate-page.svg\" alt=\"Lindsey Bower Quote: &quot;Nothing is more valuable in fundraising than repeat, reliable contributed income. When you\u2019re building something that you want to last, you simply can\u2019t rely on a PayPal donate button alone.&quot;\" width=\"1018\" height=\"572\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation pages like Donorbox provide more recurring giving options. Donorbox supports one-time, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual giving \u2013 meaning you can offer your donors the giving interval that best fits their needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, look for donation platforms that offer an easy-to-use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donor portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that empowers recurring donors to pause, increase, and cancel their gifts themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Keep more of every donation\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While PayPal\u2019s fees may come in lower than some donation platforms, you have to remember that donors don\u2019t have the option to cover transaction fees for you. That means that you\u2019re missing a little bit of every donation, which can add up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, tried-and-true donation platforms like Donorbox allow donors to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donors-to-cover-processing-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover those fees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you. It costs them just a couple dollars more to ensure you receive more of their donation, making every donation (and every dollar you spent to earn that donation) go further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your cost per dollar raised and skip the PayPal donate button this time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Build donor relationships\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal donate buttons help you collect payments in the here and now. But as many of us know, fundraising is all about the future: meaning it\u2019s all about relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you get this donor, who just gave you $15 of their hard-earned money, to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/new-donor-retention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support you again<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the future? The answer is stewardship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a PayPal donate button, your stewardship is all manual. That may be fine for smaller organizations. But if you want to steward at scale, you need to use a donation page on a platform like Donorbox, which has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fundraising-platform-vs-nonprofit-crm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">built-in CRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can organize and automate your stewardship outreach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundraising is all about strategizing for the future. Setting up a donation form will grant you the best possible relationship-building tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Is Right for You?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing between a PayPal donate button vs. nonprofit donation page, it can be tempting to pick the easy route and go with what you know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some nonprofits, the PayPal donation button has the simplicity you need to collect one-time payments. For nonprofits looking to grow, they may get frustrated by the limited options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to grow your fundraising, it\u2019s time to invest in a real donation page with a trusted platform like Donorbox. Build a customized Donorbox donation form and embed it right on your website\u2019s donation page, or create a Donorbox-hosted page with an easy-link donation button. Get your donation page set up and ready to accept donations in just fifteen minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=footer-banner\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2560x1195_CTA_Banner.png\" alt=\"Bottom banner individual-banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I work with small and start-up nonprofits, I always get the inevitable questions about PayPal\u2019s donate button. Does it work? Is it worth it?\u00a0 I understand that to many nonprofit leaders who are new to the world of fundraising, going with a trusted brand like PayPal \u2013 one that makes secure payments quick and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":124227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[3,70],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[6354,6350],"class_list":["post-16185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nonprofit-tips","category-resources","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.2 (Yoast SEO v28.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>PayPal Donate Button vs. Nonprofit Donation Page | Donorbox<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Considering the PayPal donation button to receive donations? 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