===WC Donation Manager - Effortlessly Collect Donations Through WooCommerce===
Contributors: pluginever, manikmist09
Tags: donation, donations, donate, help, charitable
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily manage donations and effortlessly collect donations with WooCommerce.

== Description ==

[WC Donation Manager](https://pluginever.com/plugins/woocommerce-donation-manager-pro/) is a powerful & user-friendly WordPress plugin designed to seamlessly integrate donation functionality into the WooCommerce platform. This plugin is the ultimate solution for effortlessly managing and receiving donations for a charitable organization, a non-profit, or a business looking to support a cause. With WC Donation Manager, you can create donation campaigns, set up donation products, and track donors' data with ease. The plugin also allows you to send custom email notifications to donors after a successful donation. WC Donation Manager is the perfect tool for any organization looking to collect donations through their WooCommerce store.

[**🚀 Update to Pro**](https://pluginever.com/plugins/woocommerce-donation-manager-pro/) | [**💻 Live Demo Site**](https://demo.pluginever.com/wc-donation-manager/) | [**📄 Plugin Documentation**](https://pluginever.com/docs/wc-donation-manager/)

=== ✨ WC Donation Manager Features: ===

- **Donation Campaign Options:** Ability to create donation campaign with the varieties of campaign options.
- **Donation Products:** Ability to create donation products.
- **Donor's data:** Ability to track donors list with the donation amount. - PRO
- **Donation Settings:** Ability to update donation settings with the varieties of plugin options.
- **Donation Emails:** Ability to sent donation custom email to the donors after the successful donation. - PRO
- **Multiple Payment Gateways:** Support for multiple payment gateways to accept donations, including PayPal, Stripe, and more aligned with WooCommerce.
- **Donation Goal Tracking:** Ability to set and track donation goals for campaigns.
- **Campaign Progress Bar:** Visual representation of campaign progress with a progress bar.
- **Customizable Donation Amounts:** Ability to set fixed or variable donation amounts for products.
- **Customizable Donation Forms:** Ability to create custom donation forms with various field types, including text fields, checkboxes, and dropdowns.
- **Customizable:** Ability to customize the donation product page with custom fields and options.
- **Easy to Use:** User-friendly interface for easy management of donations and campaigns.
- **WooCommerce Integration:** Seamless integration with WooCommerce for easy payment processing.
- **Responsive Design:** Fully responsive design for optimal viewing on all devices.
- **Regular Updates:** Regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.
- **Support:** Dedicated support team to assist with any issues or questions.
- **Documentation:** Comprehensive documentation to help you get started and make the most of the plugin.
- **Lightweight and Fast:** Optimized for performance to ensure fast loading times and minimal impact on your site's speed.
- **Compatibility:** Compatible with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.
- **Security:** Built with security in mind to protect your site and donor data.
- **Accessibility:** Designed with accessibility in mind to ensure all users can easily navigate and use the plugin.

=== 🛠️ HOW IT WORKS: ===

1. Create a product in WooCommerce and configure it as a donation product.
   - Set the product type to "Donation" and configure the donation settings.
   - Optionally, you can create a donation campaign to group multiple donation products together.
2. Configure the donation settings in the WC Donation Manager plugin.
   - Set the donation goal, end date, and other options for the donation campaign.
   - Customize the email notifications that will be sent to donors after a successful donation.
   - Optionally, you can enable the option to track donors' data and view a list of donors and their donation amounts in the WordPress admin dashboard (available in the PRO version).
3. When a customer places an donation order and completes the payment, the plugin automatically handles the donation process.
   - The customer will receive a confirmation email with the donation details.
   - The donation amount will be recorded in the WordPress admin dashboard, allowing you to track the total donations received for each campaign or product.

[**💻 Live Demo Site**](https://demo.pluginever.com/wc-donation-manager/) | [**📄 Plugin Documentation**](https://pluginever.com/docs/wc-donation-manager/)

== Installation ==

= Minimum requirements =
* WordPress 5.0 or greater
* WooCommerce 5.0 or greater
* PHP 7.4 or greater is required (PHP 8.0 or greater is recommended)
* MySQL 5.6 or greater, OR MariaDB version 10.1 or greater, is required

= Automatic installation =

Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself, and you don't need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic installation of WC Donation Manager, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click "Add New".

In the search field type "WC Donation Manager" and click Search Plugins. Once you have found the plugin you can view details about it such as plugin version, rating, and description. Most importantly, of course, you can install it by simply clicking "Install Now".

= Manual installation =

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/wc-donation-manager` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.

= Updating =

Automatic updates should work like a charm; as always though, ensure you backup your site just in case.

== Screenshots ==
1. Campaigns
2. Add New Campaign
3. Edit Campaign
4. Donation Product - General option
5. Donation Manager - Product metabox
6. Settings - General
7. Settings - Advance
8. Frontend - Product single page for the Donation product type

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How to create a donation campaign? =
To create a donation campaign, navigate to the Donation Manager menu in the WordPress admin dashboard. Click on the "Add New" button to create a new campaign. Fill in the campaign details, such as the title, description, goal amount, and end date. Click on the "Publish" button to save the campaign.

= How to create a donation product? =
To create a donation product, navigate to the WooCommerce Products menu in the WordPress admin dashboard. Click on the "Add New" button to create a new product. Fill in the product details, such as the title, description, price, and product type. Select "Donation" as the product type and configure the donation settings. Click on the "Publish" button to save the product.

= How to track donors' data? =
To track donors' data, you need to upgrade to the PRO version of WC Donation Manager. The PRO version allows you to view a list of donors and their donation amounts in the WordPress admin dashboard.

= How to send custom email notifications to donors? =
To send custom email notifications to donors, you need to upgrade to the PRO version of WC Donation Manager. The PRO version allows you to configure custom email templates and send them to donors after a successful donation.

= How to update the plugin settings? =
To update the plugin settings, navigate to the Donation Manager menu in the WordPress admin dashboard. Click on the "Settings" submenu to access the plugin settings. You can configure general settings, email settings, and advanced settings from this screen. Click on the "Save Changes" button to update the settings.

= How to customize the donation product page? =
To customize the donation product page, you can use the built-in options in the WC Donation Manager plugin. Navigate to the Donation Manager menu in the WordPress admin dashboard and click on the "Settings" submenu. From there, you can customize the donation product page by adding custom fields, changing the layout, and modifying the appearance of the donation product.

= How to set up multiple payment gateways for donations? =
To set up multiple payment gateways for donations, you need to configure the payment gateways in the WooCommerce settings. Navigate to the WooCommerce menu in the WordPress admin dashboard and click on the "Settings" submenu. From there, click on the "Payments" tab to enable and configure the payment gateways you want to use for donations. You can enable popular payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, and others that are compatible with WooCommerce.

= How to track donation goals and progress? =
To track donation goals and progress, you can set a goal amount and end date for your donation campaigns. When creating or editing a campaign, you can specify the goal amount and end date in the campaign settings. The plugin will automatically calculate the total donations received and display the progress towards the goal in the campaign details. You can also use the progress bar feature to visually represent the campaign's progress on the frontend.

= How to customize the donation forms? =
To customize the donation forms, you can use the built-in options in the WC Donation Manager plugin. Navigate to the Donation Manager menu in the WordPress admin dashboard and click on the "Settings" submenu. From there, you can customize the donation forms by adding custom fields, changing the field types (text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns), and modifying the layout of the donation forms. You can also use the shortcode provided by the plugin to display the donation form on any page or post.

= How to ensure the plugin is secure? =
The WC Donation Manager plugin is built with security in mind. It follows WordPress coding standards and best practices to ensure the security of your site and donor data. The plugin is regularly updated to address any security vulnerabilities and to ensure compatibility with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce. Additionally, it is recommended to keep your WordPress installation, themes, and plugins up to date to maintain the security of your site.

= How to get support for the plugin? =
If you need support for the WC Donation Manager plugin, you can visit the [PluginEver Support Forum](https://pluginever.com/support/) to submit a support ticket. Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any issues or questions you may have regarding the plugin. You can also refer to the [Plugin Documentation](https://pluginever.com/docs/wc-donation-manager/) for detailed instructions on how to use the plugin and its features.

= How to report a bug or request a feature? =
If you encounter a bug or have a feature request for the WC Donation Manager plugin, you can submit a report on the [PluginEver Support Forum](https://pluginever.com/support/). Please provide detailed information about the issue or feature request, including steps to reproduce the bug or a description of the desired feature. Our development team will review your report and address it in future updates if applicable.

== Upgrade to PRO ==
Upgrade to PRO to unlock additional features: [Upgrade to PRO](https://pluginever.com/plugins/woocommerce-donation-manager-pro/)

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.5 (June 24, 2025) =
* New: Update the plugin directory structure to improve organization and maintainability.
* Enhance: Improve the donation product metabox for better usability.
* Fix: Fixed a few known issues and typos.
* Update: Update the plugin framework and autoload classes for better performance.
* Compatibility: Tested with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.

= 1.0.4 (May 15, 2025) =
* Fix: Fixed a few known issues and typos.
* Update: Update the plugin notifications.
* Compatibility: Tested with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.

= 1.0.3 (March 02, 2025) =
* New: Update the plugin framework.
* Enhance: Enhance autoload classes and files to improve performance.
* Compatibility: Tested with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.
* Fix: Few known issues.

= 1.0.2 (December 12, 2024) =
* Fix: Few known issues.

= 1.0.1 (July 31, 2024) =
* New Feature: Add a new feature to create donation campaigns.
* Enhance: Updating and creating campaigns
* Enhance: Campaigns list table
* Fix: Few known issues.
* Notice: This is a major release, please update the plugin as per your needs.
* Add banner, icon and screenshots.

= 1.0.0 (Jun 12, 2024) =
* Initial Release