Real Tools for Real Results: Our Latest Our Enhancements to ScaleFunder

In the world of digital fundraising, “good enough” technology doesn’t cut it anymore. You need tools that actually work, supported by people who have sat in your chair and understand the pressure of a live Giving Day.

At ScaleFunder, our commitment has always been more than just providing a platform. It’s about ensuring you have a secure, high-performing environment that translates donor intent into actual impact. We’ve been busy making significant updates including launching new features that simplify complex gift vehicles.

Here is a breakdown of what’s changed and how it strengthens the success of your digital giving.

Recent Platform Enhancements

1. Simplified Communication Compliance (Opt-In/Opt-Out)

To help you stay ahead of FTC/FCC regulations, we’ve made it easier to manage donor consent directly on your donation forms.

• The Update: You can now add a custom question to any Crowdfunding, Giving Day or Year-Round giving form.
• The Value: Donors can opt in or out of SMS and email via a simple checkbox. This keeps your outreach compliant and your data clean without extra back-end work.

2. Better Admin Experience: Session Management

We’ve all been in the middle of a task only to be abruptly logged out. We fixed that to ensure your workflow isn’t interrupted during high-stakes days.

• The Update: Instead of an abrupt logout after two hours, admins will now receive a countdown notification at the 1 hour and 50-minute mark.
• The Value: You can extend your session for another two hours with a single click, preventing lost work or the frustration of re-logging in during a busy event.

3. High-Impact Giving: Chariot DAFpay Integration

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing vehicle in philanthropy. We’ve integrated Chariot’s DAFpay to help you capture these gifts instantly.

• The Update: An optional opt-in integration that enables a seamless DAF payment process.
• The Value: Donors stay on your page to complete their DAF gift, significantly reducing friction and increasing the likelihood of completing high-impact donations.

4. Automatic Matching Gifts: Double-the-Donation Integration

We are excited to announce a seamless integration with Double-the-Donation (DTD), the leader in corporate gift matching automation.

• The Update: This integration is included in your current ScaleFunder subscription at no additional cost from RNL.
• The Value: It automates the matching gift process, potentially doubling your campaign totals without extra effort from your staff.
  • Already use DTD? Simply contact your Client Services Representative to opt-in and activate the feature.
  • New to DTD? You will need a separate contract with DTD. For a quote, contact Grace Dick at grace.green@doublethedonation.com.

Looking Ahead: Strategic Innovation

Our roadmap is driven by your feedback and the timing of fundraising cycles. We are committed to the continuous improvement of ScaleFunder, but we are also committed to your platform’s stability during the high-stakes spring Giving Day season. For that reason, we have scheduled our next wave of major enhancements to roll out once the busy season has passed.

Mid this year, we will introduce appeal tracking to the crowdfunding module. This will allow for more detailed reporting and results tracking directly where your giving pages live, giving you the insights you need to measure the ROI of specific outreach efforts.

Your Success is Our Baseline

At the end of the day, technology is only as valuable as the results it helps you achieve. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to providing the most reliable, secure, and fundraiser-friendly platform in the industry. We aren’t just building software; we’re building the infrastructure that allows your institution to grow.

Let’s maximize your next campaign. If you have questions about these new features or want to discuss how to better leverage Year-Round Giving Forms, reach out to a ScaleFunder representative today.