Updated Articles

  1. Users Account Settings

    GiveSmart Fundraise supports an unlimited number of users on your account. If there are others in your organization that need access to the platform you can easily add additional users. From the Users category, you can create new users, edit exist...
  2. PayPal and Venmo FAQ

    How do I add PayPal and Venmo as payment options for my donors? Your donors can pay by either PayPal or Venmo on GiveSmart Fundraise payment forms once you sync your GiveSmart Fundraise account with your PayPal Business Account. To do so, go int...
  3.  Analytics and Reporting Training

    The GiveSmart Fundraise Intermediate series of training sessions build on the Fundamentals with four additional sessions/topics, so you can make the most out of your GiveSmart Fundraise account. For more on the recordings, click here . To learn ...
  4. Why are my donors not receiving Email Receipts?

    Why Are Donors Not Receiving Email Receipts? You’ve confirmed the donor’s email address is correct, advised them to check their Spam/Junk folder, and have attempted to resend the receipt email , but the emails still aren’t getting through. Here’...
  5. 2025 Q4

    October 1 - December 31 GiveSmart Events New Features: OTA via SMS OTP via SMS adds an important layer of security for donors which authenticates the new card transactions through  One passcodes and enhances security measures for the ...
  6. Credit Card Testing Explained

    Occasionally, Non Profit organizations will experience Card Testing on a giving form. This article outlines the basics of what Card Testing is, and the protections that GiveSmart employs to help combat this behavior. What is Card Testing? Card T...
  7. One-Time Passcode (OTP)

    One-Time Passcode (OTP, formerly known as Multi-Factor Authentication ) is a security measure that will help verify your donors' identity and safeguard their payment details. This security feature is enabled by request to Support, and can eithe...
  8. How to Use the Clover Go Reader

    What is  the Clover  Go?   Clover Go is a modern, reliable card capture device to improve onsite payment capture with device connectivity via Bluetooth. The Clover Go card capture device ensures fast and reliable card reading and priori...
  9. Equipment Rentals

    iPad & Payment Device Rentals from Fello To Rent Hardware Click Here Equipment rentals are the easy way to ensure you have compatible devices backed by vendor support for your event.  iPad and payment device bundles, if needed, can be rented...
  10.  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 supporte...