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  1. International Donations

    Can international supporters donate? Yes. The GiveSmart Fundraise system is designed primarily for U.S. donors, but it will function for international donors with the following caveats: No Text to Donate Pledges : To pledge via text, a US mobile...
  2.  How to Upload and Validate Mobile Numbers

    14% of your donors change their mailing address each year and more than half of them no longer have a landline. Their mobile number is the most consistent record in your donor database, and text messages are the most convenient way to keep suppor...
  3. Contact Information Section (Survey)

    Collect your supporters' information with the Contact Information section. Depending on the type of survey you are creating, you may make some items required but others leave as optional. We always recommend having a minimum of one method of communi...
  4. Payment Information Section

    This is the section of your form design where your donors enter their method of payment. While you can configure several elements to this section, some elements are required, as described below. If you do not have PayPal or Apple Pay enabl...
  5. How do I delete a keyword or campaign?

    Though a Keyword Activity cannot be deleted on its own, its associated Campaign can be deleted, which will effectively delete the keyword. This article details how to delete campaigns, delete keyword activities by deleting a campaign, and reassign a...
  6. QR Codes

    QR Codes are widely supported, with most smartphones able to scan the codes without extra software. Usually you scan a QR code to be taken to a web link. With QR Codes available in GiveSmart Fundraise, you can easily and quickly direct your suppo...
  7. Copying Forms

    You've created a form with special graphics, unique form elements, specific settings that you now want to use for a different activity, such as from one year's event to another. All you need to do is copy the form into a new, already created activ...
  8. Keyword Strategies Updated

    The keyword you choose when you set up a new GiveSmart Fundraise form can have a vital impact on the overall success of your campaign. This document will cover keyword best practices, common mistakes, and help you determine the extent to which y...
  9. Connecting Google Analytics to GiveSmart Fundraise

    To enable Google Analytics tracking for your GiveSmart Fundraise account, all you need to do is enter the GA4 Measurement ID  from your GA4 account into the Integrations Settings  of your GiveSmart Fundraise account.  For more information abo...
  10.  Configure receipts for donors' tax deductible donations

    You can configure receipts that go to your supporters in several ways. You can define a default template for all receipts, regardless of the Activity type (e.g. Text to Donate, Survey, Volunteer Signup, etc.) in the Account Settings. Then within eac...