The API advantage: streamline fundraising with a REST API

Oct 14, 2024
Ruzida Badrutdinova
Product Marketing Manager

At Fundraise Up, we're always seeking ways to help nonprofits expand their reach, engage more donors, and streamline their operations. That's why we're thrilled to introduce the Fundraise Up REST API — a powerful tool designed to process donations from non-digital channels and seamlessly integrate essential donor and transaction data into your CRM, BI tools, and other platforms.

Two key functions of the Fundraise Up API

The Fundraise Up REST API offers two powerful functions, each designed to unlock new giving opportunities and provide the data you need to maximize your fundraising efforts.

1. Process donations from non-digital channels

Now you can process one-time and recurring donations in real-time, directly through Fundraise Up, whether it's face-to-face fundraising, direct mail, telethons, or events.

Nonprofits often struggle to process donations from non-digital channels while maintaining a smooth data flow and consistent donor experience. The Fundraise Up API simplifies this by enabling real-time donation processing, fostering long-term relationships, and increasing contributions — all while offering a unified platform for all donations.

  • Real-time processing: Instantly process one-time and recurring donations from any channel, and update donations made through the API within 24 hours.
  • Ensure consistent donor journeys: No matter where or how a donor gives, the Fundraise Up API ensures that they receive the same seamless experience. With automated thank-you emails, receipts, and follow-up communications, nonprofits can strengthen donor relationships and increase the likelihood of future contributions.
  • Comprehensive data overview: Manage and track all donations in real-time through the Insights Dashboard, gaining valuable insights to optimize your strategies.
Maximize donor retention: By automating workflows and creating a unified donor experience, you can foster long-term relationships with your supporters. This helps convert one-time donors into recurring contributors and keep them loyal, driving higher donor retention and increased revenue over time.

2. Retrieve donation data and sync with external platforms

We understand that access to the right data is crucial for maximizing your fundraising efforts. The Fundraise Up API allows you to seamlessly integrate donation data with your CRM, BI tools, and more.

Whether you're building custom CRM integrations, creating analytics reports, or connecting to SMS platforms for donor outreach, our API gives you the flexibility to use your data in ways that best suit your organization.

What can you retrieve?

  • One-time and recurring donation data
  • Supporter information
  • Audit log events

By providing fast and reliable access to real-time data, you can automate workflows, enhance donor engagement, and streamline your fundraising operations.

Consistent donor experience and smarter data management

At the core of the Fundraise Up API is our commitment to delivering a consistent, high-quality donor experience while providing you with the data needed to maximize your fundraising outcomes.

Whether you're managing donations from multiple channels or building custom integrations and reports, the API ensures smooth operations, allowing you to focus on what matters most — engaging and retaining donors.

Ready to elevate your fundraising operations?

Get a personalized look at how Fundraise Up’s REST API can transform the way you manage donations and data. Our platform experts are here to help.

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