Do I need an SSL certificate for a website that allows people to make donations over

[brianflhome]

It is technically a foundation, a non profit organization website, which will allow people to make donations for the cause. Is purchasing an SSL certificate for this site a good idea?

If i have to purchase then which one is better for such a site?

[Cue]

What are the donations made through?

[tom_newton]

Have them donate via paypal or some other pre-existing secure mechanism - you do not want to take on that sort of thing yourself - that way madness lies.