New donation module on forum index

[TakirasDad]

Based on the feed back that I got in THIS thread I have implemented a donation system to help offset the costs incurred to operate DobermanTalk.com.

Each month it will start at $90.00, this is the amount that I pay each month to host DobermanTalk.com. Keep in mind that this does not take into consideration the cost for Domain name renewals, forum software renewals or the countless hours of work that it takes to operate this site. This is only the amount I pay to our hosting company every month. Hopefully member subscriptions & the few google ads that we have will be able to support those other misc expenses. If I was able to just pay the monthly hosting bill via donations I would be very happy.

Heres how it works. As a donation is recieved it will deduct from the needed amount ($90) and update the goal for the month. Each month it will start over working towards the goal.

There are a few options available to donate. See screenshot below:




You have the option of choosing a donation amount from $5 - $100 or there is the custom amount option that you can use to donate an amount not listed in the drop down box. Recurring donation means that it will donate the slected amount on a monthly basis. You can also choose to donate anonymous and not be listed on the donors page or have a donation award given to you. If you choose to donate without being anonymous you have the option to display the $ amount that you donated listed on the donators list. There is currently only one donation goal and that is for the monthly hosting fees, in the future there may be a need to have more then one goal and allow the user to select what goal to contribute to. Currently we only accept paypal for electronic donations but if you are interested in sending a donation via postal mail please PM me for the details. Paypal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Amex.

There is an award system that is being implemented that will place an icon next to your name when donating unless you choose to donate anonymous. Your name will also appear on the donation list and it will show on your public profile page.

Click here to donate

Thanks for your support and if you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks
TD

[CoDobe]

Donated! Thanks for making it so easy!! This is a great site and thank you for all you do!

[TakirasDad]

Thanks!!

TD