Givtree is a London-based startup GivTree contacted us about creating a new fundraising platform, we were very excited. The idea was to create a web-based tool that people could use to start a chain reaction of donations to a particular charity. The platform would need to be compatible with social media so that the donation activity can ‘go viral’.

Since its launch, Givtree successfully raises thousands of pounds for important causes such as end sweatshop labour, helping Syrian refugee and orphans.

What did we do

1. UI and UX design
2. Front and backend development of full-scale app
3. Backend deployment in cloud server
4. Customised Open source Parse Server

Technology Stack

AngularJS, MongoDB, ExpressJS, NodeJS, Ionic framework, Neo4j, Stripe Managed Account API, D3.js

Overview

The client had specific technologies in mind, and wanted to build the web platform using angularJS in the front end, PHP Laravel at the back end, and MongoDB and Neo4J for the database. They also wanted to use D3js for showing the growing tree diagram realtime.

Process

We worked hand-in-hand with GivTree to bring the idea to life. We worked as a team, giving daily updates the client. After building the basics of the platform, we integrated it with Facebook so that user metadata can be gathered. The platform shows how donations are spreading in a tree-like formation. We also incorporated Stripe managed account so that people can make donations easily to their chosen campaign.

Challanges

Firstly, completion of the project within a very strict deadline as three large charities were signed up to run Ramadan campaign using Givtree platform. Secondly, building real-time tree diagram using D3js and ensuring compliance for Stripe managed account.

Outcome

Since its launch, Givtree successfully raises thousands of pounds for important causes such as end sweatshop labour, helping Syrian refugee and orphans. Givtree is acquired by SoGive

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