Updated Articles

  1. 2024 Q3

    July 1 - September 30 GiveSmart Events Improvements Events App Swipes: Improves the read of the data when a swipe occurs. Org Hub Account Page : was updated to improve efficiency. It now features a link to the  help center article  on...
  2. Embedding a Form into a website

    Online Forms created within a Fundraise Activity can be embedded into a website using an iframe HTML code. Embedding refers to the practice of having one web page being opened while in (embedded in) another webpage. This gives the impression that...
  3. Image Sizes

    Image sizes on the forms will often stretch or shrink as needed, but it is recommended to have any image in your form be least a width of 476 pixels or more, so that other sites that may share image from your forms, like Facebook, will display the...
  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. Create an Activity

    Activities are created within a campaign and are used to create and organize forms.  An activity can be created by selecting New Activity from the dashboard, clicking the + icon on a campaign card or by selecting New Activity from within a cam...
  6. Where can I find the Public Link to my Forms?

    For any Activity you create within GiveSmart Fundraise, this generates an Online Form. This article details how to locate the Public (shareable) Link to any online form.   Important Note: The Public Link is the only secure and shareable link...
  7. How can I let my donors cover the Processing Fee?

    You can configure an option to allow donors to help cover the credit card Processing Fees associated with their donation. When a donor opts in to help cover the fee, an amount is added to their intended donation to offset the fees that are charge...
  8. What is a shortcode? Updated

    What is a shortcode? A shortcode is a five-digit specialized phone number. Shortcodes are used in tandem with keywords to initiate donations and mobile subscriptions. In other words, the shortcode is the phone number that a constituent will send ...
  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. Keyword Page (Activity Setup Page)

    Every activity created within GiveSmart Fundraise starts with the Keyword Setup page. When you create an activity , you will be required to associate it with a keyword which acts as a unique identifier for that activity.  If you plan to use text...