DonorSee, a giving platform for you.
Connect with and directly support vetted projects and nonprofit organizations around the world
We started with a single mission: 'Help the world's poorest'
At DonorSee, we dream of a world where the global poor receive the help, dignity, and human connection they need to thrive.
We believe in the power of community to make a difference. Together we can create great change.
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The journey so far
Gret's life was transformed after moving to Malawi in 2013 and living with the world's poorest. After filming a number of small projects and asking for fundraising support online, Gret saw the power in facilitating that connection and people's desire to help.
From humble beginnings, DonorSee has grown into a global community of people that are empowered to directly help people in need and support important projects.
That's just where we started, and we're not slowing down. We are constantly striving to innovate to serve the world's poorest and provide the internet's best place to give.
WHY DONORSEE is different
Donating on DonorSee is unlike any giving experience you have ever had.
Control
Donate any amount and have complete control over how your donations are used. You choose which projects and individuals you would like to help. All donations are securely processed by Stripe.
Effectiveness
Quickly and easily help people in the world's poorest countries. We only work with highly vetted, on-the-ground partners who truly understand the issues and needs. So you can donate with confidence, knowing that it will have a transformational impact.
Transparency
We take you to the scene of your giving so you can see the difference you make and share in the joy you helped to create. Receiving a personalized thank you video from the people whose lives you touch will leave a lasting impact on you.
We never lose sight of who we are, and those we serve. These are the values that guide our decision making every day.
Transparency
We believe in transparency, open communication, and holding ourselves accountable. How donations are used, and who is being helped in transparent on the DonorSee platform. We also fully communicate how DonorSee is operated and funded.
Community
We believe that people can achieve great things when they work together towards a common purpose. We are committed to building a global community that works to make the world a better place, through sustainable action and help.
Immediacy
We believe in the power of action in real time to achieve results. Traditional charity is hampered by bureaucracy, absorption of resources, and slowness of pace between help given and that help being received. We believe in removing those barriers to bring donors closer to the people they are supporting, and ensuring greater impact.
Innovation
We believe in constant improvement in pursuit of our mission. We are committed to achieving the best possible experience and impact for Donors and our partners through consistent innovation in our technology, our service, and in how we operate.
Inspiration
We believe that inspired people work together better. We are committed to building a community that is inspiring and accessible to people from all backgrounds.
Financial Transparency
We proudly discuss our financial model and operating expenses. We believe that being forthright with you is the key to starting a relationship built on trust.
Operating expenses
At DonorSee, we strive to ensure that each dollar you donate has the maximum impact. For the majority of our projects, we operate under a 0% fee model, meaning we take no overhead. Our credit card processor, Stripe, charges a 2.9% (+30¢) processing fee per transaction, which saves us significant administrative costs related to receiving and processing payments and allows you to give with ease.
Most of our nonprofit partners pay a small monthly subscription to help offset our operating and hosting costs. Many partners have dedicated donors who cover these costs. These are the projects that benefit from our 0% fee model.
Some projects are subject to an overhead fee of 21.5%. This supports our website maintenance, video hosting, enhanced features, marketing, project curation, partner development, handling service inquiries, and coaching. We aim to keep our fee as low as possible while ensuring the sustainability and growth of our community.
There is no DonorSee overhead charged on donations from Premium Partner's donor network. Additionally, donations from followers from the DonorSee community receive a reduced overhead fee of approximately 15%.
We hope that you view every donation on DonorSee as an investment not only in those in need but also in the future of charity, which we are dedicated to building.
One of the best ways to support us is by signing up for monthly giving, which provides us with predictable income for our high-impact projects. You are also welcome to leave a tip on any gift, helping us continue to build the future of charity.
Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Payment security
All donations are securely processed via Stripe so you have peace of mind knowing that you have the highest level of protection at all times.
SSL Protected
PCI Compliant
Encrypted
All transactions are SSL protected meaning your information is securely transmitted during payment.
Stripe is a PCI Service Provider Level 1 which is the highest grade of payment processing security.
All credit card numbers are encrypted and safely stored in Stripe's state of the art data-center.
Hear why Donors love the DonorSee experience
"We use DonorSee all the time and even though Timothy and Jackson can sometimes only give a dollar or two from their allowance, we are teaching them how to give and how rewarding and important it can be."
“In one click of a button, you have just met a need in a totally different nation, which I think is absolutely incredible. And to see the stories and the people you get to directly impact, that definitely powerful”
"What I love so much about DonorSee is the transparency - knowing where the funds are going. I love the ability to get the feedback, to see the videos, to be able to connect with those who are on the ground, who are actually seeing the projects come to fruition"
“I am so trilled to use the DonorSee platform to help make a little difference in the world. As just one person, when you look at world poverty, it can be overwhelming. But it's great to join with other people and know that we can make a difference in the world.”
