Simplified and Seamless Payment Processing
Blackbaud Merchant Services is a comprehensive payment processing solution designed specifically for nonprofits. It offers a streamlined and seamless process that helps boost donation revenue for organizations. With zero online transaction fees and the unique fee offset option, nonprofits can save on processing costs and increase their revenue by up to 20%. Blackbaud also provides enhanced security measures that have successfully blocked billions of fraudulent transactions, ensuring a safe and secure donation process for donors.
Comprehensive Payment Processing Features
Blackbaud Merchant Services caters to all the payment processing needs of nonprofits, allowing organizations to raise more money on every transaction. It offers features that enhance the power of each donation, leading to increased donor engagement, conversions, and satisfaction. Nonprofits can benefit from lower abandon rates and increased gift sizes with donation and checkout forms, easily convert one-time donors to recurring givers through recurring gift upsells, and accept various payment methods including Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, and major credit cards.
Cost-Effective and Efficient Payment Processing
One of the key advantages of using Blackbaud Merchant Services is its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Nonprofits can save money with options like Complete Cover™ which eliminates processing fees by letting Blackbaud cover all fees. There are no setup or hidden fees, and the transaction fees are transparent and easy to understand. Additionally, features like real-time card updates from Credit Card Updater help keep credit card data current and minimize declined transactions. The system also offers free reporting and pre-reconciled bank deposits, reducing manual reconciliation efforts for organizations.
Enhanced Security and Fraud Protection
Blackbaud Merchant Services prioritizes security and fraud protection, ensuring that nonprofits can process payments with peace of mind. The platform blocks millions of fraudulent transactions annually and boasts one of the industry's lowest fraud dispute rates. By adhering to PCI compliance standards, Blackbaud safeguards credit card data and maintains secure transactions. Setting up the service is quick and easy, providing organizations with real-time transaction information and reports for faster fund access.
Integrating Payment Transactions with Blackbaud SKY API
Blackbaud Merchant Services aims to provide a unified payment processing experience for nonprofits through its integration with the Blackbaud SKY API. This integration allows organizations to manage payment transactions across various platforms, including mobile canvassing apps, telephone fundraising, eCommerce sites, and web pages. By centralizing forms of payment, nonprofits can efficiently handle financial reconciliation and disbursements in one secure place. The service also offers PCI-DSS compliant tokenization for secure payment data storage.
Expert Support and Training
In addition to its robust payment processing features, Blackbaud Merchant Services offers expert support and training to help nonprofits make the most of the platform. Organizations can access FAQs and training resources to incorporate the service into their existing Blackbaud product portfolio. The platform's proven experience as a global leader in nonprofit software ensures that nonprofits receive efficient support and intelligent integration strategies to enhance their fundraising efforts and drive success.