DR*Pledge F.A.Q.

Does a pledging site really increase contributions?

In June 2006, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba used DR*Pledge software for the very first time… the 2006 Memory Walk event raised a record breaking $135,000.00.

In some cases, leveraging online personal page allows participants raise over 500% of their traditional contributions for a single event.

Case study available up on request.

Can I have a different website for each of my fund raising events?
Yes. Each website should be branded to the event.

How complicated is DR*Pledge Process?
DR*Pledge was designed to be a turn key service for small or large non-profits.
There are no complex configuration
There are no software to install
We maintain the server
We maintain the database
We maintain the security certificates
All you have to do is to add a link to your main site.

Specifically, what features will truly save me time?
Registration process
Donation and pledge processing
Automatic thank you letters
Print mailing labels form the database
Automatic CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) tax receipts
Instant reports (prior, during and post event)
Guess list and seating plan

What are the other intangible benefits?
Offer greater exposure to sponsors (on main site, in sponsor page, in the thank you email to donors, etc.)
This is your single best awareness investment. Statistics show extremely high traffic to your pledge site, even for a small event. Take advantage of this to educate your visitors and recruit readers to your news letter.
It gives your event a sense of stability and elegance.

Is my data secure?
We offer an ASP (Application Service Provider) model for taking care of the system security, reliably, while remaining cost effective. We host everything in a Class A data center and perform all hardware and software maintenance, data back ups and ensure your data is safe and secure.

On site Security:
State-of-the-art facility
Internally redundant, by-passable UPS system
Fault-tolerant 208V air conditioning system
24 x 7 building security monitoring and engineering response
Elevator, office, and server room doors monitored for unauthorized or forced entry with local and building security response
Key card and PIN access authentication
24 x 7 CCTV (closed circuit television) surveillance and recording
Limited staff access to server rooms
Access logging on all key card doors
Dedicated backup generator

This service is bound to respect all conventions from Canadian privacy act. http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/P-21).This service is also bound to respect all CRA’s convention related to charitable organizations.

How does the web design work?
You can “test the water” by customizing the ready-to-go default template. All colors and top image banner can easily be change to fit your posters and branding. Digital Relay’s professional designers will even assist you with your graphics.

Examples of customizing the ready-to-go default template banners.

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