Razoo: Online Giving Through

Razoo is one of a number of sites helping fundraisers get their message across to a wider public and then accommodate the donor payment process. Individuals and non-profits can benefit from the features as can large corporations and foundations.

For individuals Razoo provides a platform for both giving and fundraising. With a database full of current projects in need of cash site visitors can search through and find a cause dear to their hearts and donate on line. Conversely if an individual wants to set up a fundraising page then it only takes a few minutes.

Fundraising pages are simple to set up and can include photographs or video clips. They can also be linked to social networking sites to maximise exposure. Teams can also be built around a project to introduce some competition to an effort and hopefully a boost to the overall result.

Non-profits can manage the administration of their pages using the Admin Access feature where they can edit information and download donation reports. All donations coming through Razoo are bundled up at the end of the month and paid by the 10th of the following month either by check or electronically.

For many large companies these days projecting a giving image is as important as a having a top brand and in this respect Razoo can help as well. With features for employee giving and fund matching situations the tools are all there along with a payment widget that can be embedded into any website.

This is certainly low cost fundraising help. All donations are subject to just a 2.9% fee to cover credit card charges. Not a bad price for getting some organization into a project.

Conclusion
I like the "all aspects covered" model and the ease of use for both fundraisers and donators of this site.