How Bloomerang's tools empowered this nonprofit to raise $1.2M
Key Nonprofit Highlights
Love at Work Ministries is an international Christian nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of poverty for children in the urban slums of Alajuelita, Costa Rica. They provide holistic support through programs in education, housing, health, nutrition, economic opportunity, and spiritual development, while also supporting families and the community regardless of religion, ethnicity, or gender. To streamline fundraising and connect with donors, they partnered with Bloomerang Fundraising. Bloomerang’s tools simplified donation processing, enhanced donor trust, and saved time through intuitive integrations. Bloomerang has helped Love at Work process $1.2 million in donations in 14 years, expand outreach, and build lasting relationships with supporters. Empowered by Bloomerang, Love at Work continues to drive meaningful change in one of Costa Rica’s most underserved communities.
Challenge
Simplifying giving with effective online donation forms for an international nonprofit
Alajuelita, Costa Rica, has faced severe poverty and neglect for decades, with families lacking basic resources like clean water, education, and safe housing. Love at Work understood that addressing the needs of this community required more than temporary relief. They committed to holistic interventions to rewrite a narrative of destitution into one of empowerment and opportunity. However, to maintain and scale these vital programs, Love at Work knew they needed a solution that could simplify fundraising efforts, foster trust, and deliver a seamless donor experience.
Solution
Streamlining operations for recurring donors with nonprofit fundraising software
Bloomerang Fundraising became the ideal partner in supporting the vital mission of Love at Work. Leveraging Bloomerang’s intuitive tools and integrations, the nonprofit could streamline its operation, better connect with donors, and focus more intently on their mission. With seamless donation processing and comprehensive fundraising tools provided by Bloomerang, Love at Work found the time and resources to deepen its community impact.
“I log in to Bloomerang and immediately see updates of donations processed,” said Larry Prible, co-founder of Love at Work Ministries. “We have a high percentage of recurring donors, and I can rest easy knowing everything is running smoothly in the background.” The Love at Work team found Bloomerang Fundraising customizable and reliable, making even large-scale online donations secure. “We’ve had donors comfortably give $20,000 online—this trust says a lot about Bloomerang’s security and reputation,” shared Prible.
Bloomerang Fundraising provided more than technology; it became a resourceful partner in fostering a more connected and inspired donor network. From customizable donation receipts that build strong first impressions to time-saving integrations that minimized manual tasks, Bloomerang Fundraising offered solutions that were both practical and transformational.
Results
Processing $1.2M in donations over 14 years
The partnership between Love at Work Ministries and Bloomerang Fundraising yielded remarkable results. Since implementing Bloomerang, Love at Work has processed over $1.2 million in donations. This efficiency allowed them to expand their outreach, secure operational stability, and strengthen relationships with individual donors who contribute 90% of their revenue.
Bloomerang’s tools also helped Love at Work foster lifelong connections with their supporters. Through thoughtful donor stewardship—personalized communications, handwritten notes, and face-to-face engagements—Love at Work inspired generosity that turned occasional contributors into steadfast allies. The people of Alajuelita are family to Love at Work. As one of the teenagers they serve shared, “What would happen to Alajuelita if Love at Work wasn’t here? What would happen to me? I am Love at Work. You’re our family.”
By empowering Love at Work Ministries to focus on what truly mattered—transforming lives in one of the most underserved communities—Bloomerang reinforced its commitment to fueling purpose-driven missions.
