Donorbox Tap-to-Give Setup Guide
Already use Donorbox for church giving? Add NFC tap-to-give in 3 simple steps. Members tap a plate with their phone and land directly on your Donorbox donation form - no app, no QR scanning.
Why Add NFC to Donorbox?
Donorbox already gives you embeddable donation forms, recurring giving, and QR codes. But during a service, there's still friction. Members have to scan a code, type a URL, or remember to give when they get home. Most don't follow through.
NFC tap-to-give removes that friction entirely. A member taps their phone on a plate and your Donorbox form opens instantly. No camera alignment, no URL typing, no app download. It's the fastest path from "I want to give" to "I just gave."
Faster than QR codes
Tap instead of scan
No app required
Works on any smartphone
Adds to your stack
Complements QR & online giving
Get Your NFC Giving Plates
You need NFC plates that hold up to weekly church use - attached to chair backs, placed on lobby tables, or displayed at welcome centers. Cheap NFC stickers peel and look unprofessional. Rigid PVC plates last.
The Easy Way
Tap.Giving makes NFC giving plates specifically for churches. You get:
- Custom branded plates with your church logo and design
- Pre-programmed to your Donorbox giving URL
- QR code backup printed on every plate for older phones
- Free shipping and no monthly fees - $3.50-$4.50/plate
The DIY Way
You can buy blank NFC tags (NTAG215 or NTAG216) and program them yourself using the free NFC Tools app (iOS and Android):
- 1. Download NFC Tools on your phone
- 2. Open the app and select "Write" then "Add a record"
- 3. Choose "URL" and paste your Donorbox campaign link
- 4. Hold your phone to the NFC tag to write the data
- 5. Repeat for every tag
This works, but you'll spend time programming each tag individually, and plain stickers don't look as polished as branded plates.
Set Up Your Donorbox Giving Link
Your NFC plates need a destination - the page members land on when they tap. With Donorbox, this is your campaign's donation form URL.
Finding Your Donorbox Giving URL
Log in to your Donorbox dashboard
Go to your Campaigns and select your giving campaign
Copy your campaign donation URL
It looks like: donorbox.org/your-church-giving
Pro Tip
Donorbox lets you create multiple campaigns. You can set up a dedicated "Sunday Giving" or "Tithe" campaign and link your NFC plates directly to it - members skip the campaign selection and go straight to the donation amount.
Ordering from Tap.Giving? Just share your Donorbox campaign URL when you place your order. Your plates arrive pre-programmed and ready to use - no NFC Tools app needed.
Place Plates and Start Collecting
With your NFC plates programmed and your Donorbox campaign ready, place them where people will actually use them. Accessibility is everything.
Best Placement Locations
Every Chair / Pew Back
The most effective placement. Members can give during the offering without leaving their seat.
Lobby / Entrance Tables
Catch people on their way in or out. Visitors who want to give on their first visit can do so easily.
Coffee Bar / Fellowship Area
Casual setting where people already have their phones out. A natural moment for generosity.
Welcome Center
Introduce visitors to your giving platform alongside connection cards and ministry info.
Announce It
The first few weeks, tell your congregation about the plates. A simple "You can now give by tapping your phone on the plate in front of you" during the offering goes a long way. Once people try it, they'll use it every week.
What Happens When Someone Taps
- 1. Member holds their phone near the NFC plate
- 2. Phone displays a notification with your Donorbox link
- 3. They tap the notification and your Donorbox donation form opens
- 4. They choose an amount and complete their gift
The whole process takes under 30 seconds. Phones that don't support NFC can scan the QR code printed on the plate instead.
Common Questions
Do I have to buy NFC tags through Donorbox?
No. Donorbox partners with TapTag, but any NFC tag programmed with your Donorbox URL will work. Tap.Giving plates are custom branded to your church, include QR codes, and ship free at $3.50-$4.50 per plate.
Do I need to change anything in Donorbox?
No. NFC plates simply open your existing Donorbox donation form in the member's browser. Same campaigns, same payment processing, same reporting dashboard.
What's the difference between Tap.Giving plates and Donorbox's TapTag?
Donorbox's TapTag directs to a Linktree-style menu with multiple links. Tap.Giving plates go straight to your donation form - one less step between the tap and the gift. Plus, Tap.Giving publishes pricing upfront while TapTag requires contacting sales.
What phones does it work with?
NFC works on iPhone 7 and newer (iOS 14+), and virtually all Android phones made since 2015. For phones without NFC, the QR code on each plate serves as a backup.
Does this cost anything monthly?
The NFC plates from Tap.Giving are a one-time purchase with no monthly fees. You continue paying whatever you already pay Donorbox for their platform.
Can I use these plates if I switch away from Donorbox?
Yes. NFC plates can be reprogrammed to any URL. If you switch to Planning Center, Tithe.ly, Pushpay, or any other platform, just reprogram the plates with your new giving link.
Ready to Add Tap-to-Give?
Get custom NFC giving plates pre-programmed to your Donorbox donation form. Free shipping, no monthly fees, plates start at $3.50 each.
Works with Donorbox, Planning Center, Tithe.ly, Pushpay, and any giving platform with a URL