Add a donation block to accept financial contributions for your cause, charity, or event. Donation blocks allow visitors to support your organization financially or set up custom gift registries.

Important Prerequisites:

• Must edit site on computer (not available in app)
• Connect to a payment processor before accepting donations
• Transaction fees apply
• Tax rules don't apply to donations
• Email and phone number required at checkout
• Recurring donations available only on 7.1 sites with Stripe/Squarespace Payments

Adding a Donation Block:

1. Edit page/post
2. Click Add Block → Donation
3. Click pencil icon to open block editor
4. Connect payment processor if needed
5. Customize button text and settings

Customization Options:

Button Text:

• Default text is "Donate"
• Customizable for different purposes (e.g., "Send Us a Gift")

Funds:

• Default: General Fund
• Add multiple funds with unique settings
• Donors can select from dropdown menu
• Each fund can have different:
  • Suggested amounts
  • Recurring donation options

Donation Amounts:

• Add suggested amounts
• Create labeled tiers (e.g., "Gold Membership")
• Allow custom amounts

Additional Features:

• Custom payment forms
• Form fields for dedication/special instructions
• Donation receipt customization
• Design options following site's global styles

Payment Area Options:

• Checkout from custom domain
• Mailing list signup option
• Default country setting
• Custom payment forms
• Matching site aesthetics

Important Notes:

• Donors need accounts only for recurring donations
• Anonymous donations not possible
• Payment processing and transaction fees apply
• Compatible with third-party CRMs
• Accepts all Squarespace Commerce payment methods

For revenue tracking, donor profiles, and refund management, access the Donations panel in your site dashboard.

Note: Features vary between 7.0 and 7.1 versions. New blocks (post July 8, 2024) offer enhanced features but some original functionalities may not transfer.

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