Nonprofits
Understand how a Nonprofit jar works, including recurrence, receipts, fee splitting, and Shared Jars.
Nonprofits
Nonprofits can create a Nonprofit jar to accept donations and tips through QR codes, shared links, and Kharisma search.
A Nonprofit jar cannot receive service payments.
What a Nonprofit jar can do
- receive donations
- receive tips
- support recurring donations
- send receipts
- let supporters split fees
- let supporters use multiple payment methods
- organize volunteers, teams, or campaigns with a Shared Jar
What a Nonprofit jar cannot do
- receive service payments
- use the Business or Individual jar payment flow
Recurring donations
Recurring donations are supported.
Givers can opt into recurrence when the nonprofit flow allows it.
When a recurring donation is due, givers receive reminder emails.
Donation use cases
Use a Nonprofit jar for:
- community fundraisers
- food programs
- emergency needs
- event donations
- volunteer-led campaigns
- church giving where the church uses a Nonprofit jar
- teams and groups that need a Shared Jar
Good donation labels
- Scan to donate
- Support this campaign
- Give to our community fund
- Help provide meals
FAQ
Can a nonprofit use Kharisma without a physical event?
Yes. A nonprofit can share its jar online even when no printed QR code is used.
Can a QR code support a specific campaign?
Yes. Point it to a clear jar or campaign so givers know what they are funding.
Should donation pages include long explanations?
Keep the giving page short. Put detailed background on your website, event page, or campaign materials.
Can nonprofits receive service payments?
No. Nonprofit jars receive donations and tips only.
Can supporters set recurring donations?
Yes. Recurring donations are supported in the nonprofit flow.
Do supporters get reminder emails?
Yes. Supporters receive reminder emails when recurring donations are due.
Can supporters receive receipts?
Yes. Receipts are part of the donation flow.
Can supporters pay with multiple payment methods?
Yes. The donation flow supports multiple payment methods.
Can nonprofits organize groups or teams?
Yes. A Shared Jar can group volunteers, teams, and campaigns.