Donations / Paypal IPN Integration

Well, after searching and searching for a donation system that works, I've come to the realization that although there are a few good contribution / donation hacks out there, none of them are compatible with Paypal's IPN feature. That being the case I went experimenting, and got the IPN to work properly with VB.

So now I'm dealing with options and features that you all want to see in this type of hack. I am willing to put forth the effort to get this hack to be the best one there is on the market for this. After I get all the coding and stuff done with paypal and the "look & feel" of the hack for the rest of your VB site, I'll work on integrating it with Authorize.net as well. But for now, since the IPN is working, I need your input on what you would like to see included with this hack.

So far, I'm looking at a notification on the memberlist, one in the postbit for members of the top ten donators club, possible rewards for certain levels of donations, the option to show total amount collected, and exactly where the $$$ is going to (this is needed for me personally since my site is not-for-profit, so may be helpful to you as well), with the main donations page showing all the above with an information page for explanations of where the $$$ goes, etc.

The IPN backend is running via Paypal's recommended procedures and should any suspicious activities be seen by either the script or Paypal's server, the script will not add the information into the main database, but into a separate table for further investigation by the admin.

One thing that I am missing that I need help on is verifying Paypal's Verisign Digital Signature, When it comes to that, I'm dumber than Jim Carrey on LSD. If I could get help on that one, we will all be appreciative as this will increase the security of the system.

Please, let me know your ideas for this hack, and I will get them on my "ToDo" list. Please be understanding and patient though, as I am about to have a second child born into the world within the next few weeks, so may drop off working on this one for abit, but I will continue to code for it during my free time.

Until then, Enjoy!

)O( Cloudrunner )O(

[Cloudrunner]

Updated "ToDo":

// ****** ToDo List ******
// 1) Modify index to show current money saved vs. needed
// 2) Do the adminCP side of the hack
// 3) Integrate Lesane's point system as an option
// 4) Write installation text and pages for database etc
// 5) Add postbit awards for certain donation levels
// 6) Figure out how to integrate SSL verification of Paypal's Server ID sig
// 7) **add more ++++ here**
// 8) **add more ++++ here**
// 9) **add more ++++ here**
// 10) **add more ++++ here**

[Cloudrunner]

UPDATE:

Getting ever so closer to release guys (unless of course ya'll come up with some more stuff to add, LOL)!

Anyways, finished the requested feature for adding totals and stuff to the index page. This adds two queries to your index.

Anyways...To the BatScreen Robin!

[Cloudrunner]

So are we agreed that the top ten contributors is good enough on the main donations page? I REALLY don't wanna code for multiple pages for contributors....I REALLY REALLY REALLY don't wanna...

[Cloudrunner]

yack!!! Just realized my math is all screwed up....

oh well...that's what happens when you're losing your mind!

It's fixed in the code, just not the screener.

[Koutaru]

It's looking nice Cloudrunner, I think having this hack on my site will help out a lot, especially emphasizing donations and recognizing members who have donated

[Skyline_GT]

Great this hack will be good and useful
well at least for me

[kaotic]

Today at 05:50 AM Cloudrunner said this in Post #33
So are we agreed that the top ten contributors is good enough on the main donations page? I REALLY don't wanna code for multiple pages for contributors....I REALLY REALLY REALLY don't wanna...

A top ten list will suffice.

[Cloudrunner]

I'm currently working on the AdminCP of this hack...It's taking abit longer for this portion of the hack than I had hoped for it too, cus I keep coming up with new things for the admins to be able to do with the hack

Anyways, I'll keep you updated as usual.

)O( Cloudrunner )O(

[Andrus]

Awe Man, this is going to be great! Can't wait! Thanks Cloudrunner.

[Cloudrunner]

UPDATE:

Almost done with the AdminCP, once I finish it the hack goes to version 0.7, and I'll go through some coding issues and tweaks to the system. When I finish that, the code goes to 0.8, where a select group of hackers gets a copy of the hack prior to release for "Alpha" testing. This will go on for approx. 1 week. Then I will release 0.9 "beta" to the public. I will be supporting this little gem for awhile, but remember please that my wife is due Friday, so I will be falling off the face of the planet soon, for a few days anyway.

Anyways, some more screeners for you.