| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to a donation collection and processing system. The donation collection and processing system includes a virtual fundraising device that is located in a commercial establishment. The virtual fundraising device is a compact electronic device that prompts the customer to return as a donation to a donee a portion of their change as a result of a sales transaction. The virtual fundraising device is therefore electronically linked to and in proximity with an electronic cash register. The system also includes a donation collection server that is itself in a separate location but is in electronic communication with the virtual fundraising device. An electronic database is electronically linked to the donation collection server and stores data on donation transactions coming from one or more virtual fundraising devices. Finally, in Internet web server that includes a website is electronically linked to the database such that visitors of the website can electronically access, view, and enter data into the database. The server also preferably enables the customer to select a donee or donees for donations previously or prospectively made at commercial establishments.
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