Every day, nonprofits collect some of the most sensitive information a donor can share—names, addresses, payment details, and more. Keeping that information safe isn’t just a responsibility; it’s a matter of trust. And as recent headlines have shown, even one breach can put donor confidence and long-term fundraising results at risk.
At CharityEngine, we believe your donors deserve the highest level of protection. That’s why we consistently invest in security and compliance. We’re proud to be both PCI and SOC 2 certified, ensuring that your nonprofit is backed by the same rigorous standards used by major financial institutions.
Introducing CAPTCHA v3 on All Forms
As part of our ongoing commitment, our latest release introduces CAPTCHA v3 enhancements across all CharityEngine forms. CAPTCHA v3 is the latest version of Google’s security technology that silently distinguishes humans from bots without requiring any donor interaction. This means your donors enjoy a seamless, secure giving experience—protected behind the scenes without ever being interrupted.
What is CAPTCHA v3?
If you’ve ever squinted at blurry letters or had to click on every picture with a stoplight, you’ve met an earlier version of CAPTCHA. Those challenges were designed to tell bots and humans apart—but they weren’t exactly donor-friendly.
CAPTCHA v3 represents the next evolution. Instead of forcing donors to prove they’re human, CAPTCHA v3 works quietly in the background, analyzing user behavior to filter out suspicious activity. The best part? Your donors don’t have to do anything. No puzzles, no interruptions; just a seamless, secure giving experience.
Why It Matters for Donors
Donors want to give with confidence, and CAPTCHA v3 ensures they can do so without extra steps or interruptions:
- Zero friction: Donors stay focused on completing their gift instead of dealing with extra clicks.
- Built-in protection: Fraudulent transactions are stopped before they happen.
- Peace of mind: Donors can give knowing their personal and payment data is safe.
A Brief History of CAPTCHA
CAPTCHA technology has evolved dramatically over the years to keep pace with both security threats and user expectations:
- Early days: Hard-to-read text images. Effective against bots, frustrating for humans.
- Next step: Image-based challenges (“Click all the traffic lights”). Easier, but still disruptive.
- Today: Invisible, behavior-based verification with CAPTCHA v3—security without the hassle.
How It Works in CharityEngine
CAPTCHA v3 is automatically enabled on all CharityEngine donation forms right out of the box. There’s no setup required. The only time CAPTCHA v3 can be turned off is when an organization enables Advanced Fraud Protection, which uses an additional layer of safeguards tailored for high-risk scenarios.
Always One Step Ahead
Security isn’t a one-time project; it’s an ongoing promise. By rolling out enhancements like CAPTCHA v3, we’re helping nonprofits focus on what they do best: building relationships and raising funds, with the confidence that donor data is always protected.
