# Contactless Donation Units DONATE's 'tap+ DONATE' Boxes Easily Connects Cashless Donations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashless-donations References: [nationalfundingscheme.org](http://www.nationalfundingscheme.org/tap-donate/) UK mobile donation charity [DONATE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-and-the-salvation-army) recently introduced tap+DONATE contactless units, making it easier for charities to collect cashless donations. The units will be available for rent or sale and consist of a contactless pad and a frame that can be branded to match a charity. With this system, donors are able to tap any major contactless card to quickly and easily make a cash-free donation. With Barclaycard, DONATE has reached an agreement that ensures charities may collect funds immediately on receipt of a contactless box rather than having to setup their own banking acquiring account. This streamlined system is set to offer many benefits to any charitable organization registered with DONATE. The [Royal Association for Deaf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-poppy-fundraiser) people will be one of the first partners to use tap+DONATE in October. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contactless Donations:** The rise of contactless payment technology is driving the trend towards contactless donations, making it easier for charities to collect cashless contributions. - **Mobile Donation Solutions:** Mobile donation solutions, such as tap+DONATE units, provide a convenient and user-friendly way for individuals to make cash-free donations using their mobile devices. - **Streamlined Fundraising:** The introduction of tap+DONATE units enables charities to streamline their fundraising efforts by providing a hassle-free and efficient method for collecting funds. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can leverage contactless donation units to embrace innovative fundraising methods and expand their reach to tech-savvy donors. - **Mobile Payment Services:** Mobile payment service providers can partner with charities to offer seamless integration of contactless donation solutions, tapping into the growing trend of cash-free transactions. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can incorporate tap+DONATE units into their service offerings, providing a streamlined and modern approach to collecting donations at events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Compact Payment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dojo.md) - [Charitable Donation Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokt.md) - [UK Contactless Pay Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay-1.md) - [Connective Non-Profit Funding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtap.md) - [Accessibility-Focused POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-terminal-solutions.md) - [QR Code-Based Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-codebased-payment.md) - [Tactile Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercards-touch-card.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md)