Goodbricks FAQ

what are the ways people can give?

Digital Wallet - Donors can give using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and we continue to add more ways to give.
Credit & Debit Card – Donors can give using they VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX. Donors can set it up and manage their connected accounts themselves, or you can help them get it configured on the admin side of giving.
Cash & Check – Chances are, a good chunk of your donations still come in via cash and check from donation boxes at your masjid. With Goodbricks, you can easily record all offline giving along side the other forms of giving so you have a complete view in one system!
ACH bank transfer (aka eCheck) – Bank transfer donations are supported by Goodbricks. Donors can set it up and manage their connected accounts themselves, or you can help them get it configured on the admin side of giving.

Does goodbricks work with general ledger?

Goodbricks allows you to export a CSV file that should be importable by your general ledger. We also provide bank deposit reporting that includes the full deposit amount as well as the break out by fund. We’d advise against keeping every individual donation in your general ledger. Instead, we’d recommend using a journaled entry strategy where individual gift details are stored in Goodbricks and only the deposits totals and fund details are entered into your general ledger.

is goodbricks a better solution?

Goodbricks has been built by individuals involved in non-profit organizations  to meet the specific needs of the Masjid.
Goodbricks gives you 5 ways to give in one solution – a native mobile app, true in text giving, web giving, kiosk giving, and administrative giving.
You won’t be required to sign a long term contract, incur any up front fees, get stuck with large monthly fees, or find any hidden or surprising fees in your processing statements.

is goodbricks better than paypal?

PayPal is fantastic, but not built to meet the specific needs of the Masjid. With Goodbricks you get web giving, text giving, kiosk giving, administrative tools all with UNLIMITED HUMAN SUPPORT (Done for you).
All things that you don’t get with PayPal.
Plus, Goodbricks provides a much better giver experience! 

can i easily issue refunds?

Yes, with a simple click of a button from your admin panel.

what about donor tax statements?

Yes! It’s easy to generate donor statements. You can save some money and deliver them by email or print them for mailing.

how do i get members to use goodbricks?

So you’ve just started using Goodbricks at your masjid and need help educating your community about the new ways to give?
Some ideas include:
– Send and email.
– Put a note in your weekly bulletin.
– Create a page on your website.
– Send a personal letter to your biggest givers.
The better your members are educated to use Goodbricks the more opportunity you have to increase giving. Masajid that fully implement and effectively roll out Goodbricks typically see a 10% – 20% increase in giving, but we’ve seen over 50% as well.

What are goodbricks fees for?

These fees help us cover the cost of processing each electronic transaction, maintaining a secure and safe environment for your transactions, and improving the platform so your masjid continues to benefit from the giving innovation we deliver.

is goodbricks secure?

All financial information is encrypted and stored by our banking partner to PCI DSS Level 1 compliant standards. PCI DSS Level 1 compliance is a set of rules stated by credit card companies and audited by an independent third party. It is the highest possible rating one can get in the electronic payment processing industry. Additionally, Goodbricks forces HTTPS for all transaction services using TLS.

how long does it take to launch?

Just 1 day! It’s a very simple process to set up your account and begin receiving your first gifts!