Fundraising Bar – A Sticky Customizable Donation Bar for WordPress

Description

Fundraising Bar Pro provides a simple way to add a PayPal donation bar to your WordPress site. Supporters can choose from preset amounts or enter a custom amount, optionally cover processing fees, and even make their donation recurring. An in-admin live preview lets you tweak colors and text on the fly, while sandbox mode helps ensure everything works perfectly before going live.

Fundraising Bar

A customizable donation bar for WordPress with PayPal and Stripe integration, supporting one-time and recurring donations.

Fundraising Bar Free Version Features

• Donation Bar Display: Show a customizable donation bar to accept contributions.
• PayPal Integration: Accept one-time donations securely via PayPal.
• Customizable Appearance: Adjust colors and text to fit your website’s branding.
• Mobile-Friendly Design: Fully responsive for a seamless experience across devices.
• Custom Donation Amounts: Allow donors to enter their own contribution amounts.
• Recovery Fee Option: Enable donors to cover payment processing fees.
• Basic Configuration: Set your fundraising goal and display settings with ease.

Fundraising Bar Pro Version Features

In addition to all the features in the free version, Fundraising Bar Pro includes:

• Recurring Donations: Accept monthly contributions via PayPal and Stripe.
• Stripe Integration: Securely process one-time and recurring payments with Stripe.
• Custom Logos: Add your own logo to personalize the donation bar.
• Live Preview: See real-time updates as you customize the bar’s appearance.
• Advanced Customization: Adjust text sizes, font styles, and other design elements.
• Fee Recovery Option: Expanded controls for managing fee recovery.
• Donor List Management: View and manage a list of donors directly within the plugin.
• Progress Bar and Fundraising Goal: Easily show donors how much has been raised so far (with a customizable “Raised So Far” field) versus your total goal.
• Conditional Display (Sitewide or Selected Pages/Posts): Choose whether to show the donation bar on every page/post or only on specific pages/posts.
• Custom Checkout Page: Create a tailored checkout experience to match your brand.
• Priority Support: Get access to dedicated customer support.
• Regular Updates: Benefit from ongoing feature improvements and enhancements.

Demo

Features:
* PayPal Donations – Accept one-time or recurring donations directly through PayPal.
* Custom Amounts – Let donors pick from predefined levels or enter their own.
* Fee Coverage – Give supporters the option to cover payment processing fees.
* Sandbox Mode – Safely test your setup with PayPal Sandbox.
* Live Preview – Fine-tune text and styling in real time from the WordPress admin.

Screenshots

Installation

1. Install the Plugin
   • Upload via FTP: Extract fundraising-bar-pro.zip and upload the folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
   • Or in WordPress: Go to “Plugins” → “Add New” and search for “WP Fund Bar,” or upload the .zip.
2. Activate
   • Activate “WP Fund Bar” in your “Plugins” page.
3. Configure Settings
   • Head to the Settings → Fundraising Bar Pro page in your WordPress admin.
   • Set your preferred amounts, enable/disable recurring, and configure styling.
4. Display the Bar
   • Once saved, the bar will appear (for example, at your chosen location or via the provided shortcode [fundraising-bar-pro] — if included in your theme or content).

FAQ

What is Fundraising Bar?
Fundraising Bar is a powerful and easy-to-use WordPress plugin designed to help individuals, nonprofits, and organizations raise funds online. It provides a visually engaging donation bar that dynamically updates to reflect the total amount raised. Donations are processed securely through PayPal, and the plugin includes customization options to match your website’s branding.
For those looking for more advanced features, Fundraising Bar Pro expands the functionality with additional tools like recurring donations, Stripe support, live previews, donor management, and enhanced customization.

Fundraising Bar is perfect for:

• Nonprofits and Charities: Collect donations for causes, projects, or campaigns with ease.
• Content Creators and Bloggers: Accept contributions from your audience to support your work.
• Community Groups: Raise funds for local initiatives, events, or community programs.
• Businesses and Organizations: Fund special projects, CSR efforts, or employee initiatives.
• Anyone: Whether you’re an individual, a small team, or a large organization, Fundraising Bar makes fundraising simple and effective.

How do I install and activate the plugin

Follow these steps:
* Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/fundraising-bar directory, or install the plugin via the WordPress Plugins screen.
* Activate the plugin in the ‘Plugins’ screen in your WordPress dashboard.
* Configure the plugin settings under the Fundraising Bar menu in your WordPress admin.

How do I configure the plugin settings

Go to the Fundraising Bar settings page in your WordPress admin dashboard. Set your fundraising goal, customize the appearance of the bar, and enable payment options such as PayPal. Save your changes, and the donation bar will automatically appear on your website.

What payment methods are supported?

The free version supports donations via PayPal. For additional payment methods, such as Stripe and recurring donations, consider upgrading to Fundraising Bar Pro.

Can I customize the appearance of the Donation bar?

Yes, Fundraising Bar allows you to adjust the bar’s colors, text, and layout directly from the settings page. For additional customization options, like adding logos or advanced styling, upgrade to Fundraising Bar Pro.

Can donors make recurring donations?

Recurring donations are available in the premium version, Fundraising Bar Pro, which supports both PayPal and Stripe for recurring payments.

Is the plugin mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Fundraising Bar is fully responsive and designed to look great on all devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Does Fundraising Bar support custom donation amounts?

Yes, donors can choose from predefined donation amounts or enter their own custom amount.

How does the donation bar appear on my site?

Once you configure the settings, the donation bar automatically displays on your website. No additional shortcodes or manual setup is required.

What additional features are available in Fundraising Bar Pro?

Fundraising Bar Pro includes:

• Recurring donations via PayPal and Stripe.
• Custom logos for branding your donation bar.
• A live preview feature to see changes in real time.
• Advanced customization options for text sizes and font styles
• Fee recovery options for donors to cover transaction fees
• Donor list management to view and track contributions.
• A custom checkout page for a seamless donation experience.
• Priority support and regular updates.

Is there documentation or support available?

Yes, you can find setup instructions in the plugin’s settings page. For further assistance, you can upgrade to Fundraising Bar Pro for priority support and additional features.

Is PayPal Sandbox supported?

Absolutely. You can switch to sandbox mode in the settings for testing before going live.

Reviews

Perfect for My Fundraising Needs—Highly Recommended

markwaynes44 January 24, 2025

I’ve been using the Fundraising Bar plugin to raise money for my local community project, and it’s been a game-changer. The free version helped me quickly set up a donation bar that’s both attractive and easy for visitors to use. I decided to upgrade to the premium version for even more features—like a customizable progress bar and the ability to show or hide the donation bar on specific pages. The extra options have made it even easier to reach my goals and keep donors informed. If you’re looking for a straightforward, reliable way to collect donations on your WordPress site, Fundraising Bar is definitely worth it. Great plugin, outstanding support, and the premium add-on is well worth the investment!

Best Donation Plugin

sajidanwar981 January 23, 2025

Thank you very much for this plugin, it is much needed and works like charm!

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

1.0.0

• Initial release with:
  • PayPal one-time or recurring donations
  • Custom donation amounts
  • Fee coverage option
  • Sandbox mode
  • Admin live preview