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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.
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Share the Form
Post your fundraising form across your communication channels:
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Your website
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Social media platforms
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Email campaigns
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Text messages
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Service announcements
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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:
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Add suggested amounts or preset amounts (Payment Fields)
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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:
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Back-end functionality such as confirmation emails or redirect links
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Visual design elements like banners, colors, and images
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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:
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Crisis Response Form
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Medical Missions Form
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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:
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Click the question mark icon in the product to access tutorials, walkthroughs, and the Help Center.
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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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