An Alternative to Virgin Money Giving

Looking to set up a ‘giving’ page for your fundraising and donations campaigns? Do you need an available and trustworthy alternative to Virgin Money Giving? Virgin Money Giving closed its doors on 30 November 2021 and was fully shutdown by February 2022, having served the online global fundraising community for 12 years. 

What to look for in Virgin Money Giving alternatives

VMG created a flux in the market when it retired its fundraising platform. Now, many charities, businesses, sports teams, and individuals must find a new money collection product to meet their funding needs.

Before choosing a new collection platform for your fundraising campaigns, let’s consider some key factors offered by a sample of industry providers.

Considerations for Alternatives to Virgin Money Giving

So, what do you need to consider when looking for an alternative platform to Virgin Money Giving? You should first ensure that the platform you choose gives you options! Has this platform given me the confidence that funds will be properly processed and protected? Will contributors and supporters of the campaign be satisfied in their interaction with the platform? Always helps if it looks great too!

Fundraising App Features for Contributors:

What features will users want from your site when contributing to your cause?

• Be user-friendly, simple, and intuitive in its interface.
• Provide multi-payment cart options, e.g., digital wallets and choice over payment providers.
• Safe to use.
• GDPR compliant to protect personal data use.
• Ability to guarantee the funds make it to their intended destination. 

Platform Features for Fundraiser Creators:

What features do you need / want from a fundraiser application? 

• Quick and easy set up.
• Consider the fee structure and costs that might be incurred when using the site.
• Does it integrate with existing tech systems?
• Does the platform require any third-party redirects from your website?
• Do you need to have your website, or will a social media page suffice?

Why Collection Pot is the best alternative to VGM!

Collection Pot is a money collection platform for any occasion. Unlike Virgin Money Giving, we are not just a resource for charities or individual sports fundraising campaigns – but we can offer a boost in your corporate social responsibility (CSR). 

We also offer fund collection for employee and customer engagement incentives, school events, wedding registries and honeymoon funds, baby showers, community projects, online gifting, or for whatever you need. 

Our platform is flexible, user-friendly, offers top brand gift cards, online gift catalogues, and payment direct to a recipient’s or charity’s bank account. Collection Pot is secure, GDPR-compliant, and registered with Fundraising Regulator. And our simple and minimal charging rate will not diminish the purpose and benefit of your contribution pot. We are here to support anyone looking for an alternative to VMG. 

Create your Collection Pot for your next fundraiser, incentive, or special event!