Case Study: Villa Park Public Library raises $4,033 and gains flexible, stellar support with Bonterra GiveGab

Villa Park Public Library Found Flexibility & Stellar Customer Support with GiveGab

Villa Park Public Library in Villa Park, Illinois turned to Bonterra GiveGab when staff needed an easy-to-use online fundraising platform to boost community engagement for their Readathon. Having never used online fundraising before, they faced challenges with outreach, donation collection, and timely deposits; Bonterra GiveGab’s fundraising platform promised low overhead, customization, and better payment handling.

Bonterra GiveGab provided a customizable campaign page, step-by-step support (including hands-on help from representatives), social media promotion guidance, the option for donors to cover fees, and daily deposits—helping Villa Park broaden outreach and streamline donations. The campaign raised $4,033 from 92 donors in the 2015 Readathon, and Michelle Hoffmann highlighted Bonterra GiveGab’s flexibility and standout customer service as key to their success.

Villa Park Public Library

Michelle Hoffmann

Circulation/Outreach Associate