Donation Form Template
A heartfelt donation form template for nonprofits and charities to collect contributions online.
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Our Donation Form Template makes it easy for nonprofits, charities, and fundraising organizations to collect donations online. With a clean, trust-inspiring design, this template helps you convert supporters into donors.
Why and when to use a donation form
Whether you're running a fundraising campaign, accepting ongoing donations, or collecting for a specific cause, an online donation form makes giving convenient and secure for your supporters.
Who is this template for
Nonprofit organizations, charities, churches, schools, and community groups looking to raise funds online.
Why SharaForms is the best tool for this form
SharaForms integrates with payment gateways for secure transactions, sends tax receipt emails to donors, and helps you track fundraising progress with submission data.
Best practices for donation forms
- Anchor presets to concrete, relatable outcomes
- Offer monthly giving beside the one-time default
- Send receipts automatically within minutes
- Thank donors personally once campaigns close
Common mistakes to avoid
- Asking for eleven fields before the amount field
- Hiding recurring options behind tiny toggles
- Sending receipts days after the gift was made
- Ignoring lapsed donors until next year appeal
Frequently asked questions about the Donation Form template
Everything you need to know about this template.
- Can donors give recurring monthly amounts?
Yes. Offer a frequency choice between one-time and monthly giving, with recurring donations processed automatically through Stripe until the donor cancels.Frequency selectors separate one-time from monthly gifts, building the predictable revenue nonprofits depend on.
- Do we get receipts and donor records for tax purposes?
Every donation records amount, date, and donor contact in exportable form. Automated thank-you emails serve as immediate acknowledgments for your supporters' records.Submissions export with amounts and dates attached, feeding receipt letters donors expect each January.
- How many donation amount presets should I offer?
Three to five presets plus an open field performs best. Anchor each preset to tangible impact so donors understand exactly what their gift accomplishes.Three to five presets plus an open option covers most donor comfort zones quite comfortably.
- How do I create a donation form?
Start from this ready-made template and customize it in the drag and drop builder, generate one from a short text description with the AI form builder, or assemble fields yourself on a blank canvas. All three routes produce the same editable structure, so you can add logic, calculations, and branding whenever you need them.
- Is the donation form free to use?
Yes. SharaForms does not charge per form or per response, so this template runs on the free plan with unlimited forms and unlimited submissions. Core features such as conditional logic, calculations, signatures, and all three presentation modes are included at no cost. Paid plans only add optional extras like branding removal and premium integrations.
- Where do donation form responses go?
Every response arrives in your SharaForms dashboard instantly, organized by date with the complete set of answers attached. You can enable email alerts for new submissions, sync results continuously to Google Sheets, or export to CSV whenever you need the data for reporting, backups, or deeper analysis.
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