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This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a cause-based fundraising form in your Giving platform. By following these steps, you can rally excitement and inspire support for your ministry’s unique fundraising efforts.
Why Use a Cause-Based Giving Form?
Your ministry, school, or nonprofit organization likely runs fundraisers, mission campaigns, or cause-based projects throughout the year.
Instead of only adding a fund to your main giving page, consider creating a customized donation form designed to energize your community and drive giving.
Steps to Create a Powerful Fundraising Form
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Create a New Fund
Set up a new fund specific to your campaign or cause. This helps you track donations more clearly and engage donors with clarity. -
Build the Form
Use the Form Manager, located on the far-right side of your Manager Portal, to access the pre-built Giving Form template.
This template is designed to be simple and quick for donors to use. -
Share the Form
Post your fundraising form across your communication channels:
Your website
Social media platforms
Email campaigns
Text messages
Service announcements
Customize Your Form
The default Giving Form template includes minimal fields to streamline the donor experience. However, you can modify it based on your campaign:
Add suggested amounts or preset amounts (Payment Fields)
Include custom Form Fields to gather more information from donors
👉 Not sure which fields to use? Check out our Form Fields article for a breakdown of what each field does and how to use it effectively.
Form Properties Matter
Form Properties allow you to customize:
Back-end functionality such as confirmation emails or redirect links
Visual design elements like banners, colors, and images
Campaign messaging to make your form more inviting and impactful
These small details help turn your form from functional to inspiring.
Examples of Cause-Based Fundraising Forms
Need ideas? Here are a few examples:
Crisis Response Form
Medical Missions Form
Virtual Fundraiser Form
You can also find a collection of our forms here!
Have Questions or Need Help?
If the product isn’t working as expected, our Support Team is available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST.
For product-related questions:
Click the question mark icon in the product to access tutorials, walkthroughs, and the Help Center.
Use the Help Center chatbot for 24/7 answers to common questions.
Looking for a personalized walkthrough?
We offer paid services to walk you through your setup or workflows. Reach out to our Sales Team at sales@ministrybrands.com to learn more.
✨ Tip: Many how-to articles and video tutorials are available for free in the Help Center.
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