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How To Create a Donation Form To Accept Online Payments (10-Minute Tutorial)
Continue Reading →: How To Create a Donation Form To Accept Online Payments (10-Minute Tutorial)Donation form building should be easy and simple. I’ve struggled with backend builders where you create forms and then wonder what they’ll actually look like on the front end to real donors. We don’t need to do that anymore. With Charitable’s visual Donation Form Builder, you design your form exactly as donors will see it.…
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How to Switch from GiveWP to Charitable – Save Money, Gain Features
Continue Reading →: How to Switch from GiveWP to Charitable – Save Money, Gain FeaturesAre you tired of a buggy platform and too many add-on fees? Wondering if there’s a better way to fundraise on WordPress? Switch from GiveWP to Charitable and save money, unlock more features, and keep all your donor data intact with zero hassle. The migration process is straightforward and keeps all your donor data safe…
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How to Create a Black Friday Donation Campaign (10-Minute Tutorial)
Continue Reading →: How to Create a Black Friday Donation Campaign (10-Minute Tutorial)Black Friday isn’t just about snagging deals on gadgets and clothes — it’s also a powerful moment for nonprofits and fundraisers to make a real difference. If you’re thinking about launching a Black Friday donation campaign, you’re in the right place. I know it can feel a bit overwhelming to plan and execute a successful…
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Creating Time-Sensitive or Goal-Based Fundraising Campaigns in Minutes
Continue Reading →: Creating Time-Sensitive or Goal-Based Fundraising Campaigns in MinutesWhen fundraising, clear goals paired with a real deadline create powerful motivation. I’ve seen firsthand how campaigns that set specific targets and time limits grab attention and inspire donors to act quickly. Urgency turns passive supporters into active givers and helps campaigns reach their full potential faster. It’s easy to build these focused, goal-driven campaigns…
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The Best Way For Non-Profits to Accept Donations Online
Continue Reading →: The Best Way For Non-Profits to Accept Donations OnlineFeeling overwhelmed every time you research “online donation platforms”? You start looking at options, get buried in technical features you don’t understand, and close the browser tab. Meanwhile, supporters keep asking how they can donate online, and you keep having to tell them you’re “working on it.” The truth is, you don’t need to understand…
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Let Donors Manage Their Giving: How to Set Up a Donor Portal
Continue Reading →: Let Donors Manage Their Giving: How to Set Up a Donor PortalOne of the most overlooked parts of online fundraising is the donor experience after they give. Sure, the donation form matters — but what happens after someone supports your cause? Today’s donors expect more than a thank-you email. They want transparency, control, and the ability to manage their giving — especially when it comes to…
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How to Add a Stripe Donation Button in WordPress
Continue Reading →: How to Add a Stripe Donation Button in WordPressLooking to add a donation button to your WordPress site? Stripe is one of the most secure and professional options. What I love is that it keeps your donors right there on your website instead of redirecting them somewhere else. I’ve run my own non-profit site and here’s what I’ve learned: the easier you make…
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How to Accept PayPal Donations in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)
Continue Reading →: How to Accept PayPal Donations in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)Looking for a quick, easy, yet secure way to accept PayPal donations online? Setting up a PayPal account to accept donations doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step so that you can get PayPal up and running in a matter of minutes. My goal is to provide…
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5 Best GiveWP Alternatives to Raise More Funds Faster (2025)
Continue Reading →: 5 Best GiveWP Alternatives to Raise More Funds Faster (2025)GiveWP is a popular choice for many nonprofits and fundraisers. But it’s not always the perfect fit for everyone. You may be looking for different features, a more budget-friendly option, or simply want to explore what else is out there, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll dive into the best alternatives to…
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How to Add a Fundraising Thermometer in WordPress (5 Easy Steps – No Coding)
Continue Reading →: How to Add a Fundraising Thermometer in WordPress (5 Easy Steps – No Coding)Do you want to add a thermometer or progress bar to your fundraiser campaign? This will show people how much you’ve raised and how much is left to go. I add this to all of my campaigns now as it significantly drives the success of the campaign. When you showcase real-time progress towards your goal,…
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How to Add Checkboxes To Your Donation Form
Continue Reading →: How to Add Checkboxes To Your Donation FormCharitable donation forms can be customized in various ways thanks to Charitable’s internal API. One of the most requested features is to add one or more custom fields to the Charitable donation form. In this post we are going to show you a few examples of adding custom fields with code snippets. Even if you’re…
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Adding A Custom Text Field To A Donation Form
Continue Reading →: Adding A Custom Text Field To A Donation FormCharitable donation forms can be customized in various ways thanks to Charitable’s internal API. One of the most requested features is to add one or more custom fields to the Charitable donation form. In this post we are going to show you how you can add a new field – a textbox – to your…
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How To Add a Donation Button in WordPress
Continue Reading →: How To Add a Donation Button in WordPressIn this guide, we’re going to walk you through the process of adding a donation button to your WordPress website, letting you bring in a new stream of consistent donations from generous visitors. The WordPress plugin ecosystem has been fantastic in eliminating technical challenges and coding from the website customisation process. In today’s world, all…
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How to Manage your Fundraising Event Attendees with Google Calendar and Zapier
Continue Reading →: How to Manage your Fundraising Event Attendees with Google Calendar and ZapierOur latest plugin is Charitable Automation Connect, which allows you to send information about your campaigns, donations and recurring donations to automation platforms like Zapier. In this blog post, I’ll show you how you can integrate Charitable, Zapier and Google Calendar to automatically register new donors as attendees to your Google Calendar event. Getting started…
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How to Create a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Event Website (Step by Step Guide)
Continue Reading →: How to Create a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Event Website (Step by Step Guide)You’ve confirmed the date, secured the venue, even recruited volunteers…
