Donation infrastructure for Philippine NGOs requires accommodating multiple donor preferences. Domestic donors lean toward GCash and Maya; international donors use PayPal; cautious donors prefer card payments through familiar gateways.
Payment method setup
GCash QR. Generate a QR code through your GCash business account. Display on the donate page. Donor scans and pays.
Maya QR. Similar to GCash. Display alongside the GCash QR.
PayMongo or HitPay (cards + e-wallets). Embed a payment form on your donate page accepting cards, GCash, Maya, GrabPay. Recurring donation support.
PayPal. PayPal donate button or PayPal donation integration. Especially valuable for international and OFW donors.
Bank transfer. Display bank account details for larger gifts. Manual reconciliation.
Recurring donation infrastructure
Monthly recurring donations build sustainable revenue. Setup:
- PayMongo or HitPay recurring billing
- Donor account on the website storing payment method securely
- Donor-controlled cancellation or amount changes
- Monthly receipts automatically emailed
Donor receipts
Each donation should generate:
- Immediate confirmation email
- Tax-deductible receipt (where the NGO has BIR donee certification)
- Information about how the gift will be used
Tax-deductibility
Tax deductibility of donations is governed by NIRC §34(H). Donations to BIR-accredited donee institutions are generally deductible to the donor (full or partial, depending on accreditation type). NGOs without donee accreditation should not represent donations as tax-deductible without verifying the donor’s specific tax position with their accountant. Display donee status (or its absence) clearly on the donate page. Consult a Philippine-licensed CPA for the specific deductibility rules that apply to your NGO and your donors.
Budget
Donation infrastructure is included in Business tier (₱120K–₱180K) NGO website builds. Recurring donation integration adds ₱15,000–₱30,000.
NGO ready to set up donation infrastructure? Send your details through the contact page for a specific recommendation within one Philippine business day.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the best payment method for Philippine NGO donations?
- GCash and Maya for domestic donors (most-used). PayPal for international and OFW donors. PayMongo or HitPay for credit card payments. Bank transfer for larger gifts. Most NGOs offer multiple methods.
- How do recurring monthly donations work?
- PayMongo and HitPay support recurring billing for cards and select e-wallets. The donor sets up a monthly amount; the platform charges automatically. Important for building sustainable NGO revenue.
- What about QR code donations?
- GCash and Maya QR codes are popular for one-time donations. Display a QR code on the donate page; donors scan with their app. Lower friction than card or account-based payment.
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