Financial Support Blocks - How to Set Up Donations

Accept financial support for your charity, cause, or event by adding a Donation block to your site. This powerful tool lets you collect one-time or recurring donations while customizing the donor experience.

Prerequisites:

• Must be edited from a computer (not available in mobile app)
• Requires connection to a payment processor
• Email and phone number required from donors
• Recurring donations available on version 7.1 sites with Stripe or Squarespace Payments

Adding a Donation Block:

1. Edit your page
2. Click "Add a block"
3. Select "Don"
4. Connect payment processor if not already done
5. Customize block settings

Key Customization Options:

• Button text (default: "Make a donation")
• Fund settings (create multiple funds with different purposes)
• Suggested donation amounts
• Custom form fields for additional donor information
• Email receipt templates

Design Features:

• Adjustable button alignment
• Customizable fonts and colors
• Responsive layout options
• Multiple style variations

Fund Management:

• Create multiple funds
• Set suggested amounts
• Enable recurring donations
• Add fund descriptions
• Track donations per fund

Payment Settings:

• Custom domain checkout
• Mailing list integration
• Default country selection
• Custom payment forms
• Multiple payment methods supported

Important Notes:

• Donations subject to transaction fees
• Store tax rules don't apply to donations
• Donor information required
• Anonymous donations not supported
• Third-party CRM integration possible
• All donations tracked in dashboard

Transaction Details:

• Payment processing fees apply
• Regular transaction fees based on plan
• No reduced fees for nonprofits
• Fees cannot be passed to donors
• Accounts required only for recurring donations

This setup allows for flexible donation collection while providing detailed tracking and customization options for both organizers and donors.

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