PayPal Now Available (for Some Of You) In Blackbaud ETapestry!

In an effort to continually offer new and innovative fundraising options, we’re happy to announce we are beginning to roll out PayPal as a digital payment method for eTapestry! Enabling PayPal gives you the opportunity to:

• Offer one of the most trusted payment methods globally[1] and expand your impact by connecting with over 400 million active accounts around the world[2]
• Help create a more satisfying giving experience for donors who prefer PayPal. Organizations in the Blackbaud early adopter program found 9.6% of donor gifts came through PayPal[3]

• Seamlessly activate PayPal for your eTapestry donation, registration, cart or membership forms and create a smooth and secure checkout experience for your donors

How do I get started?

Activating PayPal is easy. To get started, you’ll need:

• Blackbaud Merchant Services account (active)

• PayPal Business account

• Blackbaud Checkout-enabled donation form

If you already use Blackbaud Merchant Services and have a PayPal Business account, you can be up and running within minutes! Here’s how:

• How to set up PayPal with Blackbaud Checkout (Knowledgebase)

• New Ways to Pay: Integrate PayPal and Blackbaud eTapestry. (OnDemand Video 11mins)

If you need to set up a new payment processing account:

• Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS) see: Blackbaud Payment and Merchant Services (BBPS/BBMS) info and setup instructions

• PayPal Business account: To get started, contact PayPal and follow these instructions.