Development of a Charitable Discount & Fundraising Mobile and Web Platform

The client faces difficulties with ineffective user interfaces and outdated codebases in their current discount and deals application, limiting user engagement and operational efficiency. There is a need for a unified platform that seamlessly integrates with local charities, brands, and end users to enhance fundraising efforts and provide value through discounts, while maintaining a modern, user-friendly experience.

A mid-sized nonprofit organization aiming to implement a digital platform for fundraising and community engagement through discount promotions and partnerships with local businesses.

• Redesign the mobile applications for Android and iOS to improve UI/UX following industry best practices.
• Rebuild the apps with clean, maintainable code adhering to modern standards and best practices.
• Develop a web-based admin panel for managing charities, deals, coupons, and user activities.
• Implement features for users to browse local charities and available deals, purchase coupon decks, and access discounts for a full year.
• Integrate a payment gateway to facilitate secure transactions and donations.
• Incorporate geolocation services for personalized deal recommendations and charity localization.
• Enable coupons and promo code generation for local brands and charities.
• Provide integration with third-party services such as Yelp for location-based data and reviews.
• Ensure the platform supports in-app purchases and facilitates the support of charitable organizations with revenue sharing mechanisms.

• User registration and profile management
• Browsing catalogs of local charities and business deals
• Purchase of coupon decks valid for one year
• Coupon and promo code generation for participating brands and charities
• Donation processing with revenue sharing to support charities
• Geolocation-based deals and charity listings
• In-app purchases with secure payment gateway integration
• User dashboards to track savings, donations, and supported charities
• Web admin panel for managing deals, charities, coupons, and analytics
• Integration with third-party review and location services (e.g., Yelp)

• Payment gateway for secure transactions
• Geolocation services for personalized content
• Coupon and promo code management systems
• Third-party review platforms (e.g., Yelp)

• Application performance optimized for responsive user experience
• Scalability to support increasing user base and data volume
• Secure handling of personal data and payment information
• Compliance with data privacy regulations
• Robust error handling and system resilience
• Cross-platform compatibility and consistent UI/UX

By redeveloping the platform with modern architecture and improved UX, the client is expected to significantly increase user engagement and coupon utilization. The system aims to facilitate increased donations supporting local charities, enhance brand participation in community initiatives, and create a sustainable, scalable solution that drives long-term growth, similar to achieving an average coupon engagement uplift and charity support increase experienced in prior implementations.