Donorbox
American crowdfunding platform
Donorbox is an American fundraising software company founded by Charles Zhang in 2014 and currently headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. It provides tools through which individuals and nonprofit organizations can accept online donations. The platform also supports in-person cashless giving through self-service kiosks.
History
Donorbox was established by Charles Zhang in 2014, initially launching as a free WordPress plug-in incorporating PayPal and Stripe functionality.
Donorbox states that its forms use SSL/TLS encryption and that the platform maintains PCI DSS Level 1 compliance. The company also reports completing SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits. Donorbox also operates a vulnerability disclosure program through the cybersecurity platform Intigriti.
By May 2018, Donorbox supported donations through Apple Pay, alongside credit cards, bank transfers, and PayPal.
In January 2022, NonProfit PRO reported Donorbox’s announcement that transactions conducted through the platform had reached $1 billion.
Donorbox received the Tech for Good award at the 2025 Global Digital Revolution Awards.
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