{"id":76595,"date":"2024-04-24T10:06:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=76595"},"modified":"2026-07-15T00:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:28:14","slug":"donation-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-form","title":{"rendered":"Essential Steps to Mastering Your Donation Form with Donorbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-form-best-practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donation form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a vital tool for capturing online donations, but it\u2019s also a means to foster deeper connections with donors and inspire greater generosity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we share 11 crucial features to look for in donation forms, and share how Donorbox makes optimization easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Must-Have Donation Form Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at some of the most critical donation form features that take your fundraising and donor engagement to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple localized payment methods and faster checkout options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing donors with faster checkout options and multiple localized payment method options \u2013 including digital wallets \u2013 is vital for modern donation forms. This allows your d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onors to contribute quickly and securely, minimizing donor drop-off and maximizing your donation potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express checkout options can increase the likelihood of donations by <strong>up to <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitssource.com\/online-giving-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">55%<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox Payment Methods<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115714 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Happy-Doggo-Donorbox-OmniGive-donation-form.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a nonprofit organization's donation form powered by Donorbox\" width=\"390\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Happy-Doggo-Donorbox-OmniGive-donation-form.jpg 849w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Happy-Doggo-Donorbox-OmniGive-donation-form-138x300.jpg 138w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Happy-Doggo-Donorbox-OmniGive-donation-form-472x1024.jpg 472w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Happy-Doggo-Donorbox-OmniGive-donation-form-768x1665.jpg 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Happy-Doggo-Donorbox-OmniGive-donation-form-708x1536.jpg 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Multiple, localized payment methods: <\/strong>Donorbox <strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OmniGive&#x2122; donation forms<\/a> provide more than 22 payment methods (powered by Stripe), which display dynamically based on the donor&#8217;s location and device. This boosts your global reach and fundraising potential.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>One-click giving: <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-ultraswift-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UltraSwift&#x2122; Pay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers donors a superfast one-click giving experience when enabled on your OmniGive donation form. See how Happy Doggo uses UltraSwift in their Donorbox-hosted donation form shown above. Learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/5325248320660-How-Do-I-Enable-UltraSwift-Pay#:~:text=How%20Is%20UltraSwift%20Different%20on%20OmniGive%E2%84%A2%20Donation%20Forms%20vs.%20Classic%20Donation%20Forms%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital wallet payments:<\/b> Donors can donate using various digital wallets, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Cash App Pay, and Stripe Link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>View the full list of payment methods available on Donorbox donation forms <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/19527478056852-What-payment-methods-does-Donorbox-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Brand-aligned customization options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/branded-donation-form-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your donation form to align with your brand allows you to provide a giving experience that resonates with your donors and boosts trust and confidence in your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brand-aligned online donation form can help you raise <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitssource.com\/online-giving-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">six times more<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox Donation Form Customizations<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brand colors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select your form\u2019s primary and button colors to ensure they align with your branding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Button shape:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose between default, sharp, or round corners for your form&#8217;s buttons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Image integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pro and Premium users can add header images, trust badges, and donation amount images to their forms, creating a dynamic and emotionally engaging experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Content panel inclusion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pro and Premium users can also include a content panel alongside their pop-up donation forms, allowing donors to read their fundraising story without navigating to a different page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Custom domain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Premium users can create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-custom-domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom domain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their online donation form and page, which strengthens brand recognition and donor trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Button label customization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Customize the wording on your donate button to align with your branding or campaign messaging. Options include \u201cDonate,\u201d \u201cPay,\u201d and \u201cGive.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced customization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox Pro and Premium users have access to prebuilt themes and custom theme options available with the OmniGive&#x2122; Donation Form. Change font style, background colors, and more, so every form uniquely represents your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of an OmniGive donation form created with a custom theme:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112075\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-customized-Donorbox-OmniGive-Donation-Form.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-customized-Donorbox-OmniGive-Donation-Form.png 666w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-customized-Donorbox-OmniGive-Donation-Form-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-customized-Donorbox-OmniGive-Donation-Form-574x1024.png 574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Upgrade to Donorbox Pro or Premium<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Sticky donate button<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strategic placement of a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/sticky-donate-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sticky donate button<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly increase conversions on your donation page, serving as a gentle nudge and placing giving at the forefront of your donors\u2019 minds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectstreetvet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Street Vet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> utilizes a sticky donate button linked to their Donorbox pop-up donation form:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-111780\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-scaled.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's embedded Donorbox donation form\" width=\"896\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-1536x843.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Project-Street-Vet-2048x1125.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Amplify Your Fundraising With Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Donorbox Sticky Donate Button<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><iframe title=\"\ud83d\udcccBoost Donations with Donorbox&amp;apos;s Sticky Donate Button #donationappeal #onlinedonation #nonprofittech\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C7YfTbLkZzY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constant visibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sticky Donate Button anchors to the left- or right-hand side of your website, staying in place as donors browse and acting as a constant reminder to give.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connects to donation forms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The button links to your pop-up donation form or Donorbox-hosted donation page, providing added flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Simply create your button and copy-paste the provided code into your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Integrated multi-step donation forms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-step<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> donation forms allow you to provide a seamless and effective donation experience by breaking down the process into manageable steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Donorbox Multi-Step Donation Form<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-111723\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form_flow.png\" alt=\"Donorbox OmniGive Donation Form Flow\" width=\"890\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form_flow.png 1999w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form_flow-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form_flow-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form_flow-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form_flow-1536x847.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Easy setup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quickly and effortlessly create a custom multi-step donation form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Boosted conversions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By breaking down the giving process into smaller, manageable steps, you\u2019ll reduce donor fatigue and increase conversion rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Progressive engagement: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An integrated progress bar allows donors to see exactly where they are in the donation process. Plus, navigation arrows allow donors to navigate between the different steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Added convenience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Integrate your form with your website as a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/popup-donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pop-up form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with single-click access on any page, or embed it into your site\u2019s donation page for expanded branding, storytelling, and impact-sharing opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Highly accessible for donors: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OmniGive&#x2122; Donation Form<\/a> is available in 15 languages and allows you to provide <\/span><b>52 currency options <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to donors \u2013 expanding your global reach and fundraising potential!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><b>Bonus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enable a Giving Reminder for your pop-up form that appears on the bottom right of the screen for anyone who interacts with your form but navigates away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this example to see how a Giving Reminder keeps donating top of mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-111804\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-scaled.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's website and donation page with the Donorbox Giving Reminder\" width=\"875\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Save-The-Garfields-Donation-Page-with-Donorbox-Giving-Reminder-Enabled-2048x1042.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Create a Multi-Step Donation Form With Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Goal meter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-update-donation-meter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal meters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are powerful visual aids that offer transparency, build trust, and create a sense of urgency that drives donations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Insider tip: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitssource.com\/online-giving-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that the presence of a goal meter can increase donations by an <strong>average of 35%!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal Meters with Donorbox<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112081\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hope-for-South-Africa-Donation-Form.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's donation form and page featuring a Donorbox goal meter\" width=\"828\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hope-for-South-Africa-Donation-Form.png 1664w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hope-for-South-Africa-Donation-Form-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hope-for-South-Africa-Donation-Form-1024x859.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hope-for-South-Africa-Donation-Form-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hope-for-South-Africa-Donation-Form-1536x1289.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set clear goals: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox allows you to clearly define your fundraising goal for your Donorbox campaign, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeinsouthafrica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hope for South Africa<\/a> did in their campaign above.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real-time updates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Donorbox Goal Meter updates in real-time as donations are made, allowing donors to immediately visualize the impact of their contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Compelling call to action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong call to action (CTA) serves as a powerful prompt that compels donors to take action and clearly articulates the urgency and importance of giving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the message to tell donors exactly what you want them to do, such as making a recurring donation to have a bigger impact.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the clutter! Research proves that CTAs surrounded by less information and more white space can increase conversion rates by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/success-stories\/open-mile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">232%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call to Action with Donorbox<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-76640\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Heart-Music-Customized-Donorbox-Donation-Form-684x1024.png\" alt=\"Donorbox Donation Form Example from Heart Music showing a powerful call to action.\" width=\"349\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Heart-Music-Customized-Donorbox-Donation-Form-684x1024.png 684w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Heart-Music-Customized-Donorbox-Donation-Form-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Heart-Music-Customized-Donorbox-Donation-Form-768x1150.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Heart-Music-Customized-Donorbox-Donation-Form.png 884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customizable message:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donorbox allows you to customize the call-to-action message displayed above your donation intervals. This reinforces your brand&#8217;s message and allows you to promote specific initiatives, recurring giving options, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top placement:<\/b> The call to action is displayed at the top of the form, ensuring it&#8217;s the first thing donors see. See how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartmusicathens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heart Music Athens<\/a>&#8216; impactful call to action stands out on their form!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Areas of impact<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlighting areas of impact gives donors a tangible understanding of the difference their contributions will make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u200b\u200b<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignmonitor.com\/resources\/guides\/the-data-backed-guide-to-nonprofit-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of donors are more likely to increase their donation amount and\/or give outside of their regular cadence if there\u2019s a compelling reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas of Impact with Donorbox<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-76600 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/donation-amount-images.png\" alt=\"Example of a donation form with written impact details\" width=\"407\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/donation-amount-images.png 407w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/donation-amount-images-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Demonstrate impact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seamlessly highlight the impact of each pre-populated giving level on your Donorbox donation form. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Go Pro with images:<\/b> As shown above, Donorbox Pro and Premium users can add images to donation amounts. This makes donation forms more dynamic and enticing for donors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Recurring donations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/turn-one-time-donors-into-recurring-donors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring donations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer your donors an opportunity to make a sustainable impact on your mission and maximize their contributions over time, amplifying the overall effect of their generosity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/360matchpro.com\/fundraising-statistics\/#recurring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of donors prefer giving monthly over other recurring donation intervals, so take advantage by making it easy for them to do so!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox Recurring Donations<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112098\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recurring-donation-org-example.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's Donorbox recurring donation form\" width=\"280\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recurring-donation-org-example.png 580w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recurring-donation-org-example-134x300.png 134w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recurring-donation-org-example-458x1024.png 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expanded recurring options:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Display up to four intervals from the following options: daily, weekly, bi-weekly, 1st and 15th, monthly, quarterly, and annually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simple setup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Log into your Donorbox dashboard, navigate to the Essential tab of the form builder, and select your preferred intervals, the way that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booklovefoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book Love Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> did on their form above!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-managed giving:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donors can easily manage their recurring donation plans through their<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donor Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Tribute gifts <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering an easy way to make<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/tribute-gifts-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tribute gifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online gives donors the chance to honor loved ones with a meaningful gift to your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox Tribute Gifts<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112105\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's Donorbox donation form which accepts tribute gifts\" width=\"768\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form.png 2204w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form-1536x906.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tribute-gift-donation-form-2048x1208.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customizable tributes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donors can personalize their tribute gifts by specifying details such as the honoree&#8217;s name and occasion, and including a personal message. Check out the example from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrt-kenya.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Northern Rangelands Trust<\/a> above.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Notification options: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donors have the flexibility to choose how the honoree is notified about the tribute gift.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Donor privacy:<\/b> Donorbox prioritizes donor privacy, allowing donors to remain anonymous to the honoree if they prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Donation designations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-designations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation designations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> empower donors to align their contributions with their values and interests. This enables their generosity to have a direct impact on the programs they care about.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation Designations with Donorbox<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112118 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donation-designations-on-Donorbox-form.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's donation designation options on their Donorbox donation form\" width=\"518\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donation-designations-on-Donorbox-form.png 518w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donation-designations-on-Donorbox-form-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customized designations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create tailored donation designations that align with specific programs, initiatives, or funding needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seamless integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donation designations are seamlessly integrated into your Donorbox donation form via a dropdown. Donors can view and select their preferred designation effortlessly \u2013 see it in action with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwcad.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UWC Adriatic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Personalized receipts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-receipts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donation receipts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help express your gratitude and foster stronger connections with your donors while providing them with important tax and accounting information. Donorbox makes it easy to create customized receipts that convey your sincerity and acknowledge donors.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized Receipts with Donorbox\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-76624 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/personalized-reciepts-1024x661.png\" alt=\"An example of a personalized receipt sent from Donorbox\" width=\"640\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/personalized-reciepts-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/personalized-reciepts-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/personalized-reciepts-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/personalized-reciepts-1536x991.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/personalized-reciepts.png 1888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax compliance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donorbox&#8217;s personalized receipts comply with relevant<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/create-a-501c3-tax-compliant-donation-receipt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulations, providing donors with the necessary documentation for claiming tax deductions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transparency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Receipts clearly communicate detailed information about contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated process:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Save time and resources by generating automated receipts for each donation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convenient delivery options:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donors can also download receipts from the Donor Portal at any time, offering convenient access to detailed records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Bonus Resource<\/h2>\n<p>Watch this webinar to learn how to future-proof your fundraising strategy and optimize conversions with the Donorbox OmniGive&#x2122; donation form:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Future-Proof Your Nonprofit Fundraising: Drive Conversions with Donorbox OmniGive\u2122\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k8aHegJ_VfM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_content=Donorbox-Donation-Form\"><span class='mb-text'>Get started with Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over to You<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An attractive and engaging donation form can amplify your donor engagement, streamline the donation process for donors, and scale your fundraising potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox helps organizations like yours create responsive, dynamic, and highly customized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/donation-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donation forms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pages that convert donors, showcase your impact, and effectively communicate your mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more product guides, fundraising tips, and insights, visit our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit Blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content sent directly to your inbox every month.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=footer-bannerc\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/seemless-giving-tools.webp\" alt=\"Bottom banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your donation form is a vital tool for capturing online donations, but it\u2019s also a means to foster deeper connections with donors and inspire greater generosity. 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