Thermometer

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 Setting Up a Fundraising Event Form & Thermometer
Build a strong emotional attachment to the giving process and thank your donors using the dynamic Fundraising Thermometer. Read below to learn how to display your fundraising goal, donation results, donor names and messages in real-time to increase ...
Display the Fundraising Thermometer On-Screen
Here is everything you will need to display your fundraising thermometer at an event: Projector and screen / white wall OR a television A computer Note: For events it is recommended to have at least 2-3 computers: one for the thermometer, one ...
How do I enter checks, cash and matching gifts so they show up on the fundraising thermometer?
Donations received outside of mobile can be manually added to the Fundraising Thermometer. Option 1: Enter Offline Donations The preferred method would be to use the Enter Offline Donation page, as this will show all the donations in your GiveSmar...
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 ...
How do I personalize or edit my fundraising thermometer?
The Dynamic Fundraising Thermometer can be displayed at live events to help motivate donors to give and celebrate reaching your fundraising goal. A thermometer is automatically created when you set up a new Fundraising Event (Text to Donate) ke...
How do I remove pledges from the thermometer?
You may need to remove an individual pledge from your thermometer or clear out a number of test pledges after testing at your venue. To clear out your thermometer: Click Existing   Reporting > Manage Pledges . Filter, likely by Keyword . Fi...
Name Length on the Thermometer
The name that appears on the Fundraising Thermometer Donor Wall when someone texts in a pledge does not wrap to a second line in vertical mode. So if you are concerned about supporters with longer names, these numbers may help determine the design...
Reset Fundraising Thermometer
As a best practice, you've tested your Fundraising Thermometer to make sure it works as expected. You have also tested it at your event to make sure the cell coverage is good and everything will go perfectly. Or you've used the existing thermometer ...
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 ...