Donation Devices for Libraries

Fundraising for public services

A library’s place in society is always recognised, but sometimes its services can be overlooked. We know public services are challenged by funding constraints, and we see they’re in need of support. Patrons will by their own choice or through suggestion, be happy to make a donation to see them thrive.

Sharing something meaningful about your library, its history and future can be a good approach to asking for donations. Adding a Donation Station into a foyer can be done by building a narrative, sharing news about its staff and its community.

It’s worth thinking now about how to improve fundraising streams – introducing contactless donations are one such opportunity to grow your income, reminding people about the impact your library has on its community. The Donation Station by GWD is a multi-functional device to help fundraise and tell your story.

Features

Gift Aid Up-Sell

Gain an additional 25% with unique Gift Aid integration. View More

Conversation Starter

Capture data for future marketing in an unobtrusive way. View More

Specific Purpose Donation

Donors can choose where their money is spent. View More

Safe & Secure

All data is transmitted with full encryption. View More

Encourages Promotion​

Encourage membership signup and renewals. View More

Wifi or 4G Data SIM

Choose your preferred method of Internet connection. View More

Custom Branding

Make it your own by adding logos, graphics and photos. View More

Attract Loop

Attract donor's attention with eye-catching screensavers. View More

Why use a donation device?

The Donation Station by GWD allows for fundraising through digital payments, without the need for time-consuming involvement from staff or volunteers.

Donation Station users can give money to specific causes or projects, and information can be captured for future marketing analysis, with the protection of data encryption.

The Donation Station by GWD is available in different options to suit different spaces. Have a small entry space? Try the wall-mounted Slim size. Want to grab maximum attention in a foyer? The floor-standing Skinny will work superbly to catch the eye of passing patrons.

Interactive device design options

Interactive design is used to build an emotional connection with a donor through its user journey. Eye-catching screensavers – on an Attract Loop, with branding, logos, graphics, and photos tell the story of your organisation throughout the Donation Station.

Don’t forget that membership signups and renewals can also be promoted through the device – if you need specific reports and marketing data on your visitors, we can make these available. Add the integrated Gift Aid function to boost donations by an extra 25%. 

There are also options for staff training, out-of-hours assistance, on-site support, and callouts, alongside our standard support service, designed to make using the Donation Station a good return on investment. Challenge us for a solution to your venue.

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The Donation Station Family

Slim Donation Station

Slim

This wall-mounted Donation Station is ideal when physical space is limited. 

Its minimal profile makes the Slim a perfect choice for historical buildings, that want to add a donation device in a simple way. It also works very well in corridors or entrances to places of worship, such as mosques.

Key Features

  • #1 Wall-mounted slim profile
  • #2 Space-saving interactive device
  • #3 Excellent in corridors and entryways
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Midi Donation Station

Midi

A counter-top option, this is a flexible design suitable for installation in a variety of places. It’s securely fastened, but with key access and tools can be easily moved to a new location or portable for event use. 

This version can be customized with a freestanding podium and hand strap for mobile use, enabling contactless fundraising at pop-ups or temporary events.

Key Features

  • #1 Secure and portable donation device
  • #2 Excellent for events
  • #3 Easy to transport
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Skinny Donation Station

Skinny

This floor-standing, minimal profile device is ideal for repositioning during an event, or a change in location. It can also take a more permanent position to capture the attention of passing visitors.

The tall profile is ideal for positioning at key points in a visitor’s journey, drawing attention with its large screen and added signage – fully customisable to your organisation’s branding.

Key Features

  • #1 Floor-standing and secure
  • #2 High-performance device
  • #3 Large-scale attractive branding
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Conversation Starter

Converting an initial donation into a meaningful relationship is also part of the Donation Station experience. Key prompts for information gathering allow you to capture data from donors that can be used to continue the conversation into the future.

Attract Loop

Part of the Donation Station’s key visual design features, the Attract Loop are screensavers purposefully designed to run on a loop. Created by GWD with your input, they use visuals or photography, plus an emotive call to action, to catch the donors interest and lead them towards donation through interactive storytelling.

Custom Branding

The entire Donation Station is open to branding, from external display to on-screen logos, photography and your brand look and feel.

Our design support service can adapt visuals and graphics to suit your brand.

Wifi or 4G/5G Data SIM

Where you need it, the Donation Station can be supplied with Data or Wifi connectivity.

If using the device in a remote location or at an event, it’s worth considering the signal strength available – GWD can support you to ensure there’s a smooth running operation on the day.

Encourages Promotion​

The opportunity to engage further with donors, and start a longer lasting relationship that converts to membership or legacy funding is here too.

We’ve designed the user journey to allow for interactive storytelling, to capture interest and guide the donor towards this goal.

Safe & Secure

All data is transmitted with full encryption, so you can be sure that all individual donor data is safely used, in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Specific Purpose Donation

Giving choice on where the donor wants their money to be spent empowers them further. The Donation Station asks this question and gives charities freedom to present their causes and activites as separate campaigns.

Gift Aid Up Sell

An integrated Gift Aid function on all Donation Stations helps boost fundraising a further 25%. This tax relief can be claimed from HRMC from any donor that supplies their contact details and makes a declaration, as a UK tax payer. The Donation Station is designed to encourage and secure this additional fundraising income easily, through simple reports that can be downloaded and submitted to HMRC as part of a Gift Aid claim.