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  1. Sharing Content via Text Messages

    The text messaging format that GiveSmart Fundraise uses is SMS (Short Message Service). The SMS format allows for a maximum of 160 characters to be sent to a mobile number that can accept text messages. SMS is a nearly universal format that wil...
  2. Using the Fundraising Thermometer page as just a donor wall

    Some organizations use the Fundraising Thermometer page as a simple Donor wall. You can accomplish this by turning off the majority of the features in the Thermometer design. You will want to start by designing your Thermometer be reviewing the ...
  3. Why only 134 Characters for my text message?

    The original standard texting system is known as Short Message Service or SMS. The SMS format allows for a maximum of 160 characters to be sent to a mobile number that is able to accept text messages. This format is generally synonymous with the ter...
  4. Can I choose types of credit cards to accept?

    By default, your GiveSmart Fundraise forms will accept any major credit card. But there are cases where you may have an exclusive deal with one company, such as Visa, or you may not want to accept a specific type, like Diner's or Amex. In these case...
  5. How do I get notified of a failed recurring donation?

    As a GiveSmart Fundraise user, you can choose to receive an email notification when a recurring donation fails to bill. This email will include details about the recurring donation so you can reach out to the donor to help update their card informat...
  6. Dynamic Actions Example - Checkbox

    This is an example build using Dynamic Actions, when you want to include an option for your supporter to choose whether to make this donation in honor of someone (or in memory of, etc.).  It relies on a checkbox for creating the choice in the Dynami...
  7. How do I create short links for donation pages?

    All donation forms have an automatically generated short link provided for you. The first way to find the link is to click on one of the form types in the navigation menu at the top, such as Fundraising > Text to Donate . If you have already c...
  8. Embed Code Section

    Your forms can be embedded on a webpage or linked to as a free-standing donation page using the code in the box of the Embed Code module. For information on how to embed the code into a webpage, click here , or to embed the code into a Face...
  9. How do I find the URL link to my fundraising thermometer?

    There are several ways to get to the Thermometer. The most common ways are from the Thermometer menu and from the Activity / Keyword form page. Option 1: Navigation Menu In the left navigation menu, click on Activity Landing Pages. The Public ...
  10.  Activity Landing Page Logo & Branding Section

    The Logo & Branding section of the Activity Landing Page designer allows you to personalize the overall look of the Activity Landing Page (previously called the Event Page).  The Activity Landing Page will inherit the settings from Shared Set...