# RippleDeeds - Giving Made Meaningful

> RippleDeeds
> https://rippledeeds.com
> david@rippledeeds.com | olamide@rippledeeds.com | contact@rippledeeds.com

## Overview

RippleDeeds is a modern donation platform that connects donors with communities through transparent, flexible, and personal giving. We make charitable donations simple, meaningful, and trackable, ensuring every contribution creates visible impact.

## Mission & Vision

**Mission**: Building a world where giving is transparent, personal, and creates lasting change. We believe that when people can see the direct impact of their generosity, they give more freely and joyfully.

**Vision**: Every donation creates ripples of change that extend far beyond the initial gift. We help donors see those ripples and celebrate the difference they're making.

**Tagline**: "Give With Purpose. Impact That Ripples."

## What We Do

RippleDeeds is a community-focused donation platform that:

- **Connects Donors with Communities**: Support churches, local causes, faith groups, frontline missions, and global relief organizations
- **Ensures 100% Transparency**: Track exactly where donations go and see real-time impact through photos, videos, and stories
- **Offers Flexible Giving Options**: Choose from round-up donations on purchases, percentage-based giving, recurring monthly donations, or one-time gifts
- **Provides Real-Time Impact Updates**: Receive updates showing how your generosity is creating change in the communities you support
- **Maintains Human Connection**: Keep donors connected to causes through authentic storytelling and community engagement

## Key Features

### For Donors
- **Multiple Donation Methods**: 
  - Round-up transactions (automatically round up purchases to donate the difference)
  - Percentage of spending (donate a set percentage of your transactions)
  - Recurring monthly donations
  - One-time gifts
- **Secure Bank Integration**: Connect your bank account securely through Quiltt, our trusted financial partner
- **Impact Tracking Dashboard**: View all your donations, communities supported, and impact stories in one place
- **Real-Time Updates**: Receive photos, videos, and stories showing your donations in action
- **Community Discovery**: Browse and join multiple communities aligned with your values

### For Communities
- **Free to Join**: No setup costs or monthly fees
- **Easy Onboarding**: Simple signup process with QR code generation for easy donor acquisition
- **Impact Media Sharing**: Share photos, videos, and stories with your donor community
- **Transparent Dashboard**: Track donations, fees, and payouts in real-time
- **Regular Payouts**: Receive funds on a weekly or monthly schedule
- **Admin Portal**: Manage community profile, impact updates, and donor communications

### Platform Features
- **QR Code System**: Communities can generate QR codes for easy donor signup at events, churches, or online
- **Mobile-Responsive**: Full functionality across all devices
- **Blog Platform**: Educational content about giving, impact stories, and community spotlights
- **Accessibility**: WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant for inclusive access

## How It Works

### For Donors (5-Step Process)
1. **Find Community**: Discover a community you're passionate about in our directory or scan a community QR code
2. **Choose Method**: Select your preferred donation method (round-ups, percentage, monthly, or one-time)
3. **Connect Bank**: Securely link your bank account through Quiltt, our trusted partner
4. **Join Community**: Your donations are immediately directed to the community's active needs
5. **Track Impact**: See real photos, videos, and stories showing your generosity in action

### For Communities
1. **Create Account**: Sign up and complete community profile with mission, photos, and goals
2. **Generate QR Codes**: Create unique QR codes for events, websites, and promotional materials
3. **Receive Donations**: Donors join your community and their contributions start flowing
4. **Share Impact**: Post updates, photos, and videos showing how donations are being used
5. **Get Paid**: Receive regular payouts with transparent fee breakdown

## Fee Structure

- **Donors**: Never charged fees - donors always see and give the full amount they intend
- **Communities**: Fees are applied on the backend before payout (standard payment processing fees apply)
- **Transparency**: Every community has access to a detailed dashboard showing donation totals, fees, and net payouts
- **No Hidden Costs**: Zero setup fees, no monthly costs, no maintenance fees
- **Giving Back**: RippleDeeds commits a portion of profits to local causes nationwide, showcased through our Impact Media Feed

## Technology Stack

- **Framework**: Next.js 15.2.2 (React 19.0.0)
- **Language**: TypeScript 5.x
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS 4.x with custom design system
- **Build Tool**: Next.js with Turbopack for fast development
- **Financial Integration**: Quiltt (@quiltt/react 3.9.6) for secure bank connections and transaction processing
- **Forms & Validation**: React Hook Form 7.56.1 with Zod 3.24.3 schema validation
- **UI Components**: Radix UI primitives with Headless UI
- **Rich Text Editor**: TipTap for blog and content management
- **State Management**: Zustand 5.0.8
- **Data Fetching**: SWR 2.3.6
- **Animations**: Framer Motion for smooth interactions
- **Deployment**: Modern web hosting with SSR and SSG capabilities

## Target Audience

### Primary Users
- **Individual Donors**: People who want to give meaningfully and see the impact of their donations
- **Faith Communities**: Churches, religious organizations seeking modern donation solutions
- **Non-Profit Organizations**: Local causes, charities, and mission-focused groups
- **Community Groups**: Sports teams, schools, neighborhood associations needing fundraising tools
- **Social Impact Enthusiasts**: Millennials and Gen Z donors who value transparency and connection

### Use Cases
- Church tithes and offerings
- Mission trip fundraising
- Community project support
- Islamic zakat and sadaqah
- Disaster relief contributions
- Local charity donations
- Jewish tzedakah 
- Educational institution support
- Youth program funding
- Global humanitarian aid

## Founders

### David Shittu - Co-Founder & CEO
- Background in fintech and social impact
- Believer in small acts creating big change
- Committed to bringing transparency and trust to charitable giving
- Focus: Building technology that connects donors directly with communities
- Contact: david@rippledeeds.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-shittu
- Schedule: calendly.com/david-rippledeeds

### Olamide Adedotun - Co-Founder & COO
- Over 10 years of experience in community development
- Passionate about community and impact
- Expertise in making giving accessible, intentional, and joyful
- Has seen firsthand how transparent giving transforms lives
- Contact: olamide@rippledeeds.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/olamide-adedotun-254535202
- Schedule: calendly.com/olamide-rippledeeds

## Core Values

1. **Transparency**: Every donor deserves to know exactly where their money goes and how it's being used
2. **Connection**: Giving should create lasting relationships between donors and communities
3. **Flexibility**: Support multiple giving styles to fit different lifestyles and preferences
4. **Trust**: Build confidence through secure technology and honest communication
5. **Impact**: Focus on measurable, visible results that inspire continued generosity
6. **Accessibility**: Make giving easy and available to everyone, regardless of technical expertise
7. **Community**: Strengthen bonds between people who share common values and causes

## Differentiators

**What Makes RippleDeeds Unique:**
- **Not Just Money Movement**: We connect donors and communities through storytelling, transparency, and real relationships
- **Flexible Giving Methods**: Support round-ups, percentage-based, recurring, and one-time donations all in one platform
- **Real-Time Impact**: Immediate visibility into how donations create change through multimedia updates
- **Community-First**: Designed specifically for faith-based and mission-driven organizations
- **Reinvestment Model**: We give back a portion of profits to local causes we showcase
- **Human-Centered**: Technology serves the relationship, not the other way around
- **No Hidden Fees**: Complete transparency in our fee structure and operations

## Key Pages & Resources

- **Homepage**: https://rippledeeds.com - Hero section, how it works, featured communities
- **Communities**: https://rippledeeds.com/communities - Browse and discover communities to support
- **About Us**: https://rippledeeds.com/about - Founder stories, mission, and values
- **How It Works**: https://rippledeeds.com#how-it-works - Detailed explanation of donation process
- **Fees**: https://rippledeeds.com/fees - Transparent fee breakdown and FAQs
- **Blog**: https://rippledeeds.com/blog - Impact stories, giving tips, and community spotlights
- **Contact**: https://rippledeeds.com/contact - Get in touch with our team
- **Privacy Policy**: https://rippledeeds.com/privacy - Data protection and privacy practices
- **Terms of Service**: https://rippledeeds.com/terms - Platform usage terms
- **Accessibility**: https://rippledeeds.com/accessibility - Accessibility commitment and features

## Support & Contact

- **General Inquiries**: contact@rippledeeds.com
- **CEO**: david@rippledeeds.com
- **COO**: olamide@rippledeeds.com
- **Website**: https://rippledeeds.com
- **Schedule Meeting**: calendly.com/david-rippledeeds or calendly.com/olamide-rippledeeds

## For Communities Interested in Joining

If you represent a community organization interested in using RippleDeeds:

1. Visit https://rippledeeds.com/community/create to start your application
2. Complete your community profile with mission, photos, and goals
3. No setup fees or monthly costs - completely free to join
4. Get access to QR codes, donor management, and impact sharing tools
5. Start receiving donations and sharing your impact immediately

## For Donors Ready to Give

To start making an impact through RippleDeeds:

1. Visit https://rippledeeds.com/communities to browse communities
2. Select a community that aligns with your values
3. Choose your preferred giving method
4. Securely connect your bank account through Quiltt
5. Start giving and receive real-time impact updates

## Technical Information for Developers

- **Version**: 2025.2
- **Runtime**: Node.js 20+
- **Package Manager**: npm
- **Routing**: Next.js App Router with server and client components
- **API Routes**: RESTful API under /api directory
- **Database Integration**: Integrated with backend services
- **Authentication**: Secure auth system with protected routes
- **Image Optimization**: Next.js Image component with remote patterns
- **SEO**: Built-in sitemap generation, OpenGraph images, RSS feed
- **Performance**: Server-side rendering, static generation, and client-side hydration

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Last Updated: 2025
Platform: Web Application (Desktop & Mobile Responsive)
Status: Active & Accepting Communities and Donors

For the most current information, visit https://rippledeeds.com or contact our team directly.