24th June 2025 - Joom Donation 6.0: The Next Generation of Joomla Fundraising

Joom Donation 6.0 marks a major leap forward in donation management, purpose-built for the modern Joomla ecosystem. By fully adopting the latest Joomla 4+ standards and methodologies, this release brings you a faster, more secure, and truly future-proof platform. From a brand-new multi-step donation form and an intuitive, data-rich dashboard to enhanced accessibility, improved layouts, and seamless data management, every aspect of Joom Donation has been thoughtfully reimagined to empower your fundraising success.
Whether you’re an established nonprofit or just starting your fundraising journey, Joom Donation 6.0 delivers a streamlined experience for both administrators and donors. Enjoy modern, mobile-friendly interfaces, professional communications, effortless data migration, and robust security—plus a host of new tools to help you engage supporters and grow your impact.
Explore what’s new in Joom Donation 6.0 and discover how the most trusted Joomla donation extension just got even better!

1. Full Adoption of Latest Joomla Methods
With version 6.0, we have officially discontinued support for Joomla 3 and fully embraced the advanced methodologies of Joomla 4 and later versions. By leveraging the latest Joomla library functions, modern class Factory patterns, and updated helper methods, Joom Donation 6.0 delivers a host of advantages:

• Superior Performance & Security: Utilizing the newest Joomla core functions ensures optimal speed, efficiency, and robust security, keeping your donation platform safe and reliable.
• Future-Proof Compatibility: By aligning with the latest Joomla standards, your website is ready for future updates and innovations, minimizing maintenance and compatibility issues.
• Cleaner, More Maintainable Codebase: The adoption of modern coding practices results in a more organized and maintainable extension, making customizations and troubleshooting easier than ever.
• Enhanced User Experience: Benefit from a smoother, more stable operation, seamless integration with other Joomla 4+ extensions, and a modern admin interface.

2. Experience the All-New Multi-Step Donation Form
Joom Donation 6.0 introduces a brand new donation layout designed for simplicity, intelligence, and mobile-friendliness. Our modern multi-step donation form guides donors through a seamless, engaging process, ensuring higher completion rates and a superior user experience.
How It Works: A Simple 4-Step Process

• Choose Donation Amount & Type
• Donors easily select their preferred donation amount and specify whether it’s a one-time or recurring contribution.
• Enter Personal & Donation Details
• Collect all essential donor information, including options for Gift Aid, anonymous donations, and more, in a user-friendly format.
• Select Payment Method & Enter Credit Card Details
• Donors pick their desired payment option. If they choose credit card, the form smoothly transitions to collect secure payment information.
• Review & Confirm
• A clear summary page allows donors to review their details before final submission, reducing errors and increasing confidence.

Key Benefits of the New Multi-Step Layout:

• Enhanced User Experience: Breaking the process into manageable steps makes it less overwhelming and more intuitive, especially for first-time donors.
• Mobile-First Design: Optimized for smartphones and tablets, ensuring donors can give anytime, anywhere, with ease.
• Higher Completion Rates: Step-by-step navigation keeps donors engaged and minimizes abandonment, leading to more successful donations.
• Flexible & Informative: Easily collect all necessary details for compliance (like Gift Aid) and provide donors with transparency at every stage.
• Modern & Professional Appearance: Impress your supporters with a sleek, up-to-date interface that reflects the professionalism of your organization.

Visit demo of Multi-steps donation form here:  demo.joomdonation.com/donation/index.php...teps-donation-layout

3. Discover the All-New Joom Donation Dashboard: Designed for Every User
At Joom Donation, we believe that managing your fundraising should be as intuitive and insightful as possible. That’s why version 6.0 comes with a completely redesigned dashboard, tailored to provide the perfect experience—whether you’re a seasoned user or just getting started.
For Sites with Existing Data: Actionable Insights at a Glance
Your new dashboard is your command center, giving you instant access to the metrics that matter most:

• Overview Cards: Instantly view your key donation statistics, such as total donations, number of donors, and average gift size.
• Donation Trend Chart: Visualize your fundraising performance over time, with easy-to-use filters for different periods.
• Campaign Distribution Chart: See how donations are spread across your campaigns, either by amount or by number of gifts.
• Top Performing Campaigns: Quickly identify which campaigns are excelling, complete with progress bars for clear comparison.
• Campaigns Ending Soon: Stay on top of urgent opportunities with countdown timers highlighting campaigns nearing their end date.
• Geographic Distribution: Understand where your donors are coming from with a map-based visualization.
• Recent Donation Activity Feed: Monitor the latest contributions in real time, helping you stay engaged with your supporters

Benefits:

• Instant Clarity: Make informed decisions faster by seeing all your vital data in one place.
• Motivation & Focus: Easily track progress, identify trends, and spot opportunities for growth.
• Professional Presentation: Impress your team and stakeholders with a sleek, modern interface.

For New Installations: A Friendly, Guided Onboarding Experience
Getting started with Joom Donation has never been easier or more welcoming:

• Welcoming Introduction: A prominent banner greets you with a friendly message, setting a positive tone for your journey.
• Step-by-Step Guide: Clear, numbered steps outline exactly what you need to do to set up your donation system, taking the guesswork out of onboarding.
• Visual Preview: See a blurred or overlaid preview of your future dashboard, so you know what to expect as you start collecting donations.
• Resource Links: Quick access to comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and responsive support, ensuring help is always at your fingertips.

Benefits:

• Confidence for Beginners: Even first-time users can set up and launch a donation campaign with ease.
• Reduced Learning Curve: Guided steps and visual cues help you get up and running in minutes.
• Support When You Need It: Immediate access to help resources empowers you to solve problems quickly.

4. Effortless Database Backup & Import
Managing your donation data just got even easier with Joom Donation 6.0! We’re excited to introduce powerful Database Backup and Import tools—giving you greater control, flexibility, and peace of mind.
What’s New?

• Database Backup: With just a few clicks, you can now export all your Joom Donation data into a convenient SQL file. This comprehensive backup includes donations, campaigns, donor information, and more.
• Database Import: Seamlessly restore or transfer your data by importing the SQL file into another Joom Donation site. Whether you’re migrating to a new server or syncing multiple sites, it’s quick and reliable.

Key Benefits:

• Peace of Mind: Regularly back up your valuable donation data to protect against accidental loss, server failures, or unexpected issues.
• Easy Migration: Move your Joom Donation setup to a new Joomla site or server without any hassle—no technical expertise required.
• Data Synchronization: Keep multiple Joom Donation sites up-to-date by importing the latest data as needed.
• Time-Saving: No more manual data entry or complex migration processes—just export and import in minutes!

5. Enhanced Email Layouts & Effortless Migration in Joom Donation 6.0
We understand how important professional communication is for your fundraising success. That’s why Joom Donation 6.0 brings a major upgrade to email notifications—making every message you send more impactful and visually appealing!
What’s New?

• Modernized Email Layouts: All system emails—such as donation receipts, thank-you notes, and campaign updates—now feature beautifully redesigned layouts. These new templates are clean, mobile-friendly, and fully responsive, ensuring your emails look perfect on any device.
• Easy Email Layout Migration:: Worried about losing your customizations? Joom Donation 6.0 includes a simple tool to migrate your old email layouts to the new format. Preserve your personalized content and branding while enjoying the benefits of our modern design.

Key Benefits:

• Professional Presentation: Impress your donors with polished, visually consistent emails that reflect the quality and credibility of your organization.
• Improved Readability: Enhanced formatting and mobile optimization make your messages easier to read, increasing donor engagement and response rates.
• Seamless Transition: The built-in migration feature ensures a smooth upgrade process, so you keep your unique style and content without extra work.
• Customization Ready: The new layouts are easy to edit, allowing you to tailor every message to your organization’s voice and needs.

6. Backend Layouts Improved in Joom Donation 6.0!We’ve refreshed the backend experience for administrators:

• Campaign Management: Cleaner, more intuitive lists and editing screens.
• Donor Management: Streamlined donor lists and details for faster access.
• Reports: Modern, easy-to-read layouts with improved filtering and export options.

Enjoy a smoother, more efficient workflow with Joom Donation 6.0!

7. Payment Descriptions for Gateways
Now you can add a custom payment description for each payment gateway in Joom Donation!
When donors select a payment method on the donation form, your tailored description will be displayed—helping them understand their choice and increasing trust.

8. Joom Donation 6.0: Core Library Enhanced
We’ve upgraded the core library of Joom Donation to boost performance, security, and compatibility. Enjoy a faster, more stable, and future-ready platform—ensuring your donation system runs smoothly and efficiently.
Joom Donation 6.0 is designed to fully comply with web accessibility standards, ensuring everyone—including people with disabilities—can easily use your donation site. We have improved and will continue to enhance our layouts to meet all accessibility requirements, making your fundraising platform more inclusive for all users.

9. Donation Form Upgrades in Joom Donation 6.0!
Not only have we introduced a brand new Multi-step donation form layout on the frontend, but we’ve also improved the existing Default and Simple Flow forms.
All layouts are now more modern, user-friendly, and mobile-optimized—making it easier than ever for donors to support your cause.

• Visit Default Donation form here:  demo.joomdonation.com/donation/index.php...ault-donation-layout
• Visite Simple Flow Donation form here:  demo.joomdonation.com/donation/index.php...nate-single-campaign

10. Enhanced Frontend Campaign Management for Owners in Joom Donation 6.0!
The Manage Campaigns layout on the frontend has been upgraded for campaign owners.
Now you can easily view, edit, and track all your campaigns in one place—with clear income summaries and real-time progress indicators for each campaign. Visit Campaigns management page on demo here:  demo.joomdonation.com/donation/index.php...aigns/user-campaigns

11. Donation History Layout Improved in Joom Donation 6.0!The Donation History page now features a cleaner, more organized design.
Easily view your donation records with clear details, better filtering, and enhanced mobile responsiveness—making it simple to track your giving at a glance.
Visit donation history page on demo here:  demo.joomdonation.com/donation/index.php...history?view=history

With a host of outstanding improvements in interface, features, security, and accessibility, Joom Donation 6.0 delivers a more powerful and modern donation management experience than ever before. Don’t miss the chance to upgrade and enjoy new features, user-friendly layouts, enhanced performance, and maximum data security.
Upgrade to Joom Donation 6.0 today and take your fundraising to the next level!