Effective April 1, 2013, Razoo's transaction rate for donations will increase from 2.9% to 4.9%.  As you know, Razoo.com is the platform provider for GiveMN.org. However, this rate change does not apply to GiveMN at this time.  While GiveMN rates are likely to increase in the future due to this decision by Razoo, we are currently working with Razoo to get the best possible rate for Minnesota.

As you know, GiveMN is a not-for-profit, collaborative venture to transform philanthropy in Minnesota by growing overall giving and moving more of it online. To that end, GiveMN chose the Razoo platform when we began in 2009 because it was, and continues to be, the leading online giving platform in the country. It allows us to offer a wide range of incredible fundraising tools to Minnesota nonprofits and schools. For donors, it is simple to use, safe, and provides donation tracking tools. We consider Razoo to be a valued partner and it is these qualities that set Razoo apart from the growing number of online giving options available today. 

We are currently in a strategic planning process. Our goal is to continue to offer low cost, high value online giving resources to Minnesota nonprofits, schools and donors. We will be seeking input from key stakeholders as part of our process and want to understand what you value about GiveMN.  If you are a nonprofit administrator, you will be invited to complete a survey we will send out next week. Your input will help us determine the future course of GiveMN.

Thank you for using GiveMN and joining us in revolutionizing giving in Minnesota.

Helpful links

The tablet effect? Worldwide PC shipments fall to 90.3 million in Q4 2012

http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/14/worldwide-pc-shipments-fall-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2012-to-90-4-million/

REPORT: Real Time Charitable Giving
http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/MobileGiving.aspx

Why 2013 Is the Year of Responsive Web Design

http://mashable.com/2012/12/11/responsive-web-design/

29 new inspiring responsive designs on the web

http://thenextweb.com/dd/2013/01/13/30-new-inspiring-responsive-design-websites/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheNextWeb+(The+Next+Web+All+Stories)

5 nonprofit apps that make a difference

http://www.socialbrite.org/2013/01/15/best-mobile-nonprofit-apps-itunes-android/

WEBINAR: Optimizing your Website for Mobile Devices

http://www.techsoupcanada.ca/learning_centre/webinars/2012/10/03/mobile-optimized-website

How and When Should Your Nonprofit Organization Invest in Mobile

http://www.bethkanter.org/mobile-invest/

Google’s Mobile Playbook
http://www.themobileplaybook.com

Howtogomo.com
http://www.howtogomo.com/en/d/

iPads hit the sweet spot as owners increasingly turn to Apple’s tablet for managing email
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/23/ipad-owners-say-they-prefer-the-tablet-to-a-pc-or-laptop-for-tackling-emails/#8217;s tablet for managing email&utm_medium=copy-paste-link&utm_campaign=social media

Effective April 1, 2013, Razoo's transaction rate for donations will increase from 2.9% to 4.9%.  As you know, Razoo.com is the platform provider for GiveMN.org. However, this rate change does not apply to GiveMN at this time.  While GiveMN rates are likely to increase in the future due to this decision by Razoo, we are currently working with Razoo to get the best possible rate for Minnesota.

As you know, GiveMN is a not-for-profit, collaborative venture to transform philanthropy in Minnesota by growing overall giving and moving more of it online. To that end, GiveMN chose the Razoo platform when we began in 2009 because it was, and continues to be, the leading online giving platform in the country. It allows us to offer a wide range of incredible fundraising tools to Minnesota nonprofits and schools. For donors, it is simple to use, safe, and provides donation tracking tools. We consider Razoo to be a valued partner and it is these qualities that set Razoo apart from the growing number of online giving options available today. 

We are currently in a strategic planning process. Our goal is to continue to offer low cost, high value online giving resources to Minnesota nonprofits, schools and donors. We will be seeking input from key stakeholders as part of our process and want to understand what you value about GiveMN.  If you are a nonprofit administrator, you will be invited to complete a survey we will send out next week. Your input will help us determine the future course of GiveMN.

Thank you for using GiveMN and joining us in revolutionizing giving in Minnesota.

Helpful links

The tablet effect? Worldwide PC shipments fall to 90.3 million in Q4 2012

http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/14/worldwide-pc-shipments-fall-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2012-to-90-4-million/

REPORT: Real Time Charitable Giving
http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/MobileGiving.aspx

Why 2013 Is the Year of Responsive Web Design

http://mashable.com/2012/12/11/responsive-web-design/

29 new inspiring responsive designs on the web

http://thenextweb.com/dd/2013/01/13/30-new-inspiring-responsive-design-websites/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheNextWeb+(The+Next+Web+All+Stories)

5 nonprofit apps that make a difference

http://www.socialbrite.org/2013/01/15/best-mobile-nonprofit-apps-itunes-android/

WEBINAR: Optimizing your Website for Mobile Devices

http://www.techsoupcanada.ca/learning_centre/webinars/2012/10/03/mobile-optimized-website

How and When Should Your Nonprofit Organization Invest in Mobile

http://www.bethkanter.org/mobile-invest/

Google’s Mobile Playbook
http://www.themobileplaybook.com

Howtogomo.com
http://www.howtogomo.com/en/d/

iPads hit the sweet spot as owners increasingly turn to Apple’s tablet for managing email
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/23/ipad-owners-say-they-prefer-the-tablet-to-a-pc-or-laptop-for-tackling-emails/#8217;s tablet for managing email&utm_medium=copy-paste-link&utm_campaign=social media