Glossary
Whether you're a seasoned fundraising pro or just starting out, our digital fundraising glossary has all the key terms (and a few nerdy gems) – more than 250 of them. Enjoy!
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A QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a specialized matrix barcode that can be scanned by QR readers or mobile phone cameras. QR codes are commonly used in offline fundraising to provide donors with a quick and easy way to donate directly online. Soulclick also offers a QR code generator that can be easily integrated into mailings, directing donors to a dedicated online checkout form.
A QR Donation allows donors to scan a QR code with their smartphone, taking them directly to a secure payment page or donation form. The simplicity of this process encourages spontaneous giving, and QR codes can easily be integrated into fundraising letters, emails, posters, or videos. Soulclick provides a QR donation option through its Direct Checkout feature.
A QR-IBAN is a special type of IBAN (International Bank Account Number) that facilitates easy payment of invoices via QR codes. In Switzerland, the QR invoice replaced traditional payment slips in 2022 and has since become the standard for billing. With the QR-IBAN, many details (e.g., recipient information or invoice amount) are pre-filled in the payer's e-banking system, simplifying the payment process. In Soulclick checkouts and donation forms, donations can be made via invoice. Donors then receive an email with a QR invoice attached as a PDF. Like all other payment methods, this option can be enabled or disabled as needed.