Nonprofit websites with real donation and donor tools.
We built and run The Distance Project, a Michigan nonprofit platform with Stripe donations, donor stewardship, recurring giving and board tools.
The Distance Project, Carson City
The Distance Project is a Michigan nonprofit that supports young runners, founded by Patrick McCarty, who builds this platform. Its platform runs the whole organization, not just a donate page.
Donors give by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, once or every month, in someone's honor or anonymously, and get a receipt automatically. Each donor is tagged as new, monthly, major or lapsed, and a stewardship list shows who is due a thank-you. Reports show what actually reached the bank after card fees, not just the gross amount.
The board meets online with live voting and keeps its resolutions, minutes and signed documents in one place. Families sign up for programs, including a K-6 mileage club with lap tracking and prize tiers, and the board reviews requests for donated running gear before anything is handed out.
What this means for your nonprofit
Most small nonprofits run on a donate button, a spreadsheet and somebody's memory. When that person steps away, the donor history goes with them. We build the records into the site so they stay with the organization.
Questions nonprofits ask
We're small. Is this overkill? We size it to you. Start with giving and receipts, and add events, raffles, newsletters or board tools when you need them.
What does it cost to take donations? Only the card processor's fee. There's no platform cut on each gift.
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What we do.
Website design · Application design · Point of sale · Web hosting · Domain names · Website management · everything we do →
What our clients say.
“My website helps me keep track of students, paperwork, contact information, budgeting and even marketing. It is fast, intuitive and the customers like it!”
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“I ordered a Solar Consultation from Patrick and was blown away with how thorough it was. He used information I provided on my usage to give me a plan for whole home solar power. The cost is very reasonable, and I like that the plan not only includes the "what I need" but the "why I need it". Thanks PJM, you are highly recommended by me.”
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Talk to the person who does the work.
Every project is handled directly by Patrick McCarty, owner and lead developer. Initial consultations are free.
Email Patrick directly, and you'll both have a written record of what was asked and agreed. Based in Sheridan, Michigan, working with businesses, townships and nonprofits across mid-Michigan.