If memory serves me, there was a discussion group that
covered this on the Charity Channel (the list has to
do with IT).  You can access the Charity Channel
forums (and the archives) by going to
http://www.charitychannel.com/forums


--- Valerie Schafer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello listers,
>
> I am considering trying to create some sort of way
> for people visiting our website to donate online, or
> to buy things from our 'store' online. Right now, we
> have a page that has the viewer print out a form and
> send a check, but we rarely get anything from that.
> We don't currently have a way to accept credit
> cards, but from what I understand -- and I could be
> way off here -- a company like PayPal can accept the
> credit cards and you can withdraw the cash from your
> account with them. Of course, they skim a little
> profit off it. Or we could try to set up our own
> secure page and our own credit card account.
>
> Does anyone have any kind of comments or experience
> with this type of fundraising venture? Even if you
> want to tell me it's a stinky idea.
>
> We are a small non-profit historical society
> managing an historic ghost town in a small pocket of
> Montana, trying desperately to reach out to new
> members.
>
> Thank you in advance for any of your comments!
>
> Valerie Schafer
> Executive Director
> Garnet Preservation Association
> Missoula, Montana 59804
>
>
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