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Start guideCreate a community and invite members
You’ll need: A name, a short description, and a cover image under 5 MB
Start guidePost, poll, event and resources
After: Create a community and invite members
Start guideCreate and brand a network
You’ll need: A payment method or a promo code, a cover image and a square logo
Start guideTerminology, features, roles
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Set a community name and description
Use a recognizable community name and a description that explains its audience, purpose and participation expectations.
Create a community
Create a community from the social or community area, then set its name, purpose and access settings.
Configure donation receipt templates
Use Receipt Templates in Organization Settings to maintain accurate donor-facing receipt content and preview changes before use.
Configure the public donation page
Use Organization Settings to review the public donation page details and confirm the organization profile and payment account first.
Create a fundraising campaign
Create a campaign with a clear goal, story and supporter-facing details before sharing it.
Donate anonymously
Use an anonymous donation option only when it is presented in the checkout flow; public display rules can differ from payment records.
Make a donation
Open a campaign or donation page, choose an amount, review the details and complete checkout.
Publish a fundraising campaign
Review campaign copy, donation readiness and visibility before sharing a campaign publicly.
Set a fundraising goal
Set a realistic campaign goal and explain what supporter contributions will help achieve.
Share a fundraising campaign
Use the campaign link and GoodAction sharing options to invite supporters to contribute.
Troubleshoot a donation payment
Confirm payment details and try again once; do not submit repeated payments if you are unsure whether a charge succeeded.
Understand donation receipts
Keep the payment confirmation and receipt details for your records; the organization can answer campaign-specific questions.