Bloomerang Fundraising
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- Transactions Summary Report Redesign: What’s Changed and Why
- User Permissions Redesign: What's Changed and Why
- Web Auctions Redesign: What's Changed and Why
- Peer-to-Peer Donations Redesign: What's Changed and Why
- Spring Cleaning For Bloomerang Fundraising Users
- Enhancement Highlights Videos
- Events Update: What’s Changed and Why
- Org-Level Dashboards Redesign: Summary of Changes and Features
- Bloomerang Fundraising Products and Solutions
- [Auctions] System and Billing FieldsCollect donor contact and billing information using system and billing fields for auctions in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Abandoned Gift RemindersRemind donors about unfinished donations for peer-to-peer and standard donation forms with abandoned gift reminders in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Activating and Configuring the Dedication NotificationEnable and customize peer-to-peer dedication emails in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Matching GiftsHow to set up Manual Matching on peer-to-peer forms in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- [Events] Attendee ImportPrepare files and import event attendees to standard events in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Manage Donation FieldsEnable, disable, create, and edit system, billing, and custom fields for peer-to-peer forms in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] DonationsSet default donation amounts, add images, and customize general, recurring, and appearance settings for peer-to-peer campaigns in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Campaign SettingsIn this article, you'll find a description of each section of the Campaign Settings in your Bloomerang Fundraising peer-to-peer control panel.
- Recommended Auction AmountsLearn how recommended auction amounts are calculated in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Bidding Styles
- Fundraising Content Assistant Keywords
- [Events] Attendee FieldsThis article explains how to customize attendee fields for a standard event registration in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- Express DonateEnable, preview, and report on express donate for year-round, peer-to-peer, and auction donation forms in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- Smart AmountsEnable and preview smart amounts for donation, peer-to-peer, and auction forms in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Clone EventsDuplicate event settings by cloning events in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Events] Promo CodesCreate and manage promo codes for discounting event registrations in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- [Events] Custom Fields
- Event Packages
- Configure Event Details
- Events Banner and Settings
- Cloning an AuctionCreate new auction forms by cloning auctions in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Restrictions in Givi
- Create a Peer-to-Peer Campaign Form
- [Auctions] DonationsSet default donation amounts, and customize giving and appearance settings for one-time and recurring donations for auction forms in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Create New FormsCreate new forms from scratch or by cloning in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Create Events
- Cloning AttributesCopy existing settings from standard donation and peer-to-peer forms in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Auctions] Donation Custom FieldsCollect additional donation information by creating, editing, and organizing donation custom fields for auction forms in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- [Peer-to-Peer] CategoriesCreate registration categories and custom fee schedules for peer-to-peer participants in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Donation Dedications
- [Auctions] Registration FieldsUse registration fields to collect attendee contact details and custom event information for auctions in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] ClassificationsOrganize peer-to-peer teams and participants by creating classifications in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Create and Manage Auction PackagesSet up ticket types and bundle table purchases using auction packages in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Auctions] Promo CodesAdd discounts, set discount rules, and edit existing promo codes for auctions in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Promo CodesCreate registration discounts using peer-to-peer promo codes in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Restrictions
- [Donation Forms] Add Custom Fields
- Auction Settings
- [Peer-to-Peer] Registration Custom FieldsCollect custom responses from peer-to-peer registrants and donors by creating custom fields in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Donation Forms] Form Settings: Dedications
- [Auctions] Sponsor CategoriesOrganize auction sponsors using sponsor categories in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Donation Forms] Form Settings: DonationsBloomerang Fundraising donation settings for donation forms.
- [Auctions] SponsorsAdd, edit, and delete auction sponsors in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Donation Forms] Form Settings: GeneralBloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] DedicationsCreate dedication types, enabled dedication notifications, and add dedications to existing donations for peer-to-peer forms in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Donation Forms] Form Settings: Restrictions
- [Donation Forms] System and Billing Fields
- [Donation Forms] Activating and Configuring the Dedication Notification
- GiftAssistUse GiftAssist in Bloomerang Fundraising to give donors the option to help offset processing costs.
- [Peer-to-Peer] RestrictionsCategorize peer-to-peer donations using restrictions in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] BadgesView, create, and assign team and individual badges for peer-to-peer participants in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] ResourcesUpload images, files, and documents to share information with peer-to-peer participants in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Sponsor CategoriesOrganize peer-to-peer sponsors and sponsorships using sponsor categories in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] SponsorsAdd sponsors and include sponsorships in peer-to-peer event thermometers in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Redirect Supporters Who View Closed Forms, Auctions, and Peer-to-Peer Campaigns
- Registration SyncEnable registration sync to transfer standard event, auction, and peer-to-peer registration information from Bloomerang Fundraising to Bloomerang CRM
- Bloomerang Fundraising App: Manage Peer-to-Peer EventsManage your peer-to-peer events on the go in the Bloomerang Fundraising app
- [Peer-to-Peer] Scannable QR TicketsEnable, preview, and share QR event tickets to check attendees in to peer-to-peer events in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Fundraising CommitmentsEnable, view, and waive peer-to-peer commitments in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Auctions] Scannable QR Tickets
- [Events] Scannable QR Tickets
- Bloomerang Fundraising App: Managing Donations and EventsAccept donations, register, and check in attendees for auctions and standard events using the Bloomerang Fundraising app
- [Auctions] Table Management
- [Events] Table Management
- [Donation Forms] What Donors See
- Using Bloomerang Fundraising Event Forms for RafflesCreate standard event forms, customize settings, and choose winners for raffles in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Overview Guide
- How can I host a live auction using Bloomerang Fundraising?
- Can I change the recurring donation frequency options that display on my donation form?
- Auction Virtual Terminal: Attendee Check-In and Management
- Auction Has Ended Checklist
- Goals and ThermometersCreate goals and add and embed progress bars using goal thermometers in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Virtual Terminal: CheckoutFinalize full and partial auction payments, notify attendees, and fulfill and remove items using the virtual terminal in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Virtual Terminal: DonateProcess one-time donations using the auction virtual terminal in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Inappropriate ContentReport and moderate inappropriate content in peer-to-peer event forms in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Auction Virtual Terminal: ItemsPlace bids, purchase items, and accept fund-a-need donations on behalf of auction participants in the Bloomerang Fundraising Virtual Terminal
- Auction Virtual Terminal: RegistrationSelect packages, enter contact information, ticket details, and payment information register auction attendees manually using the Bloomerang Fundraising Virtual Terminal
- Bloomerang Fundraising App: Manage Auction Donations, Registrations, and Bids
- Troubleshoot Event RegistrationTroubleshoot why your attendees can't register for an event in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Print Checkout Summaries by Bidder
- Vendor Classes for Custom CSSIf you’d like to use Custom CSS with your Bloomerang Fundraising forms, we recommend you use only static and fairly reliable vendor classes. This article details the recommended vendor classes…
- [Auctions] Event Builder: Pages
- [Auctions] Event BuilderCustomize the colors, content widgets, and navigation of auction forms using the Event Builder in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] Campaign Builder: Widgets
- [Peer-to-Peer] Campaign Builder: Pages
- Impact Statements
- Form Builder: Events List
- [Events] Event Builder
- Using Custom Code in Form Builder
- [Donation Forms] Form Builder
- [Peer-to-Peer] Campaign Builder
- How do I update the look and feel of our pages?
- [Donation Forms] Form Builder: Landing Page
- Form Builder: Pulling a Custom Color Code for Your Button or Text Color
- [Auctions] Event Builder: Widgets
- Embedding a Bloomerang Fundraising Form on a Peer-to-Peer Page
- Image Dimensions and File Formats for Auctions
- Can I add images to my receipts?
- Image Dimensions and File Formats for Peer-to-Peer Event Builder
- Sizing Images for Facebook Sharing
- Embedding a Livestream with the Video Widget
- [Download] Givi Graphics
- About Auction MessagingThis article explains the difference between notifications and email campaigns in Bloomerang Fundraising and links you to more detailed articles on configuring each type of message.
- Auction Notification Examples
- [Auctions] Bidder Notifications
- Customizing Receipts with Conditional Content Blocks
- [Auctions] System Email Tags
- Re-send a ReceiptResend an email receipt to a donor in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Auctions] Attendee Notifications
- Org-Level Notifications
- Auction Admin Notifications
- Can I resend an admin notification?Yes, you can resend an admin notification in Bloomerang Fundraising!
- Does Bloomerang Fundraising let my recurring donors know if their card is about to expire?
- [Peer-to-Peer] System Email Tags
- Receipts in GiviAccess and customize one-time and recurring donation receipts in the Givi app for Bloomerang Fundraising
- Global ReceiptsCreate, customize and preview organization-level receipts with global receipts in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Form-Level ReceiptsCreate, customize, preview and delete form-level receipts in Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Peer-to-Peer] System Emails
- Donation Receipt TagsAdd form fields to receipts using receipt tags in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Google Tag Manager Integration for Bloomerang Fundraising
- Analytics Integrations
- Integration Mapping Warnings
- Bloomerang CRM
- Bloomerang Fundraising Integrations
- Export History Report
- Service Integration Extra Info Field DefinitionsIf you're adding Extra Info Fields to be exported using one of Bloomerang Fundraising's service integrations, here's a handy list with a description of each field.
- Optimized Interface for Service Integrations
- Soft Credits for Integrations
- Mapping Specificity
- Blackbaud CRM (Junior Achievement)
- Campaign Monitor
- Constant ContactConnect and customize settings for the Bloomerang Fundraising Constant Contact Integration
- DonorPerfect
- DonorPerfect: Enable Pledge Support
- CSV File Import for DonorPerfect
- [Auctions] Double the Donation 360MatchPro Integration
- [Donation Forms] Double the Donation 360MatchPro Integration
- [Peer-to-Peer] Double The Donation 360MatchPro Integration
- EmmaThis article explains set up and mappings for Bloomerang Fundraising’s Emma integration.
- eTapestry
- eTapestry: Enable Recurring Support
- [Auctions] HEPdata eMatch Portal: Matching Gifts Integration
- [Donation Forms] HEPdata eMatch Portal: Matching Gifts Integration
- [Peer-to-Peer] HEPdata eMatch Portal: Matching Gifts Integration
- Kindful
- Klaviyo
- What Can I Do with Klaviyo?
- Little Green LightThis article explains set up and mappings for Bloomerang Fundraising’s Little Green Light integration.
- Mailchimp Integration for Bloomerang Fundraising
- Matchforce (Big Brothers Big Sisters)
- MatchMaker Fundraising Software [guide download]
- NeonCRMIntegrate NeonCRM with Bloomerang Fundraising
- QuickBooks DesktopThis article explains the options for importing CSV files through the QuickBooks desktop application.
- QuickBooks Online Integration with Bloomerang FundraisingThis article explains set up and mappings for Bloomerang Fundraising’s QuickBooks Online integration.
- Raiser's Edge NXTConnect and customize settings for integrating Bloomerang Fundraising with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge NXT
- Raiser's Edge [ImportOmatic]
- Raiser's Edge [Importacular]
- Salesforce Integration
- Salesforce Integration: Enable Recurring Support
- Virtuous
- Use Zapier to Connect Third-party apps to Bloomerang FundraisingTransfer data to and from third-party apps using the Zapier integration for Bloomerang Fundraising
- [Beta] Transactions Summary ReportView, customize, and download transaction summary reports in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Can I add Facebook analytics to my forms?Yes, you can add Facebook analytics to your Bloomerang Fundraising forms!
- Reconciling Common FundHub Discrepancies
- [Peer-to-Peer] Thermometer Report
- Org-Level Dashboard Data Insights
- Organization-Level Dashboards
- [Auctions] System EmailsCreate, edit, and preview system emails like auction receipts and registration confirmations in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Form-Level Dashboard
- Auction Dashboard
- Reporting: Introduction and Navigation
- Types of ReportsThis article lists all of the reports available in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- Transactions Report
- Bloomerang Fundraising Reports
- Auction Reports
- [Peer-to-Peer] Reporting
- Givi Reporting
- Import Peer-to-Peer ParticipantsBloomerang Fundraising
- Peer-to-Peer Badges Report
- Advanced Statistics
- Custom Reports
- Data Mapping
- Donor Summaries
- Matching Gifts Report
- Mobile Reports
- Event Attendees
- Manage Recurring PaymentsView, manage, and report on recurring donations in Bloomerang Fundraising
- Linking Recurring Payments
- Link and Unlink One-Time Transactions to And from Donor AccountsAllow donors to view and manage one-time donations by connecting them to donor accounts in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- Creating and Managing an Account: What Donors See
- [Peer-to-Peer] Donors
- [Peer-to-Peer] Participants
- [Peer-to-Peer] Teams
- Peer-to-Peer Participant Invite Tool: Inviting Past Participants to Upcoming Events
- [Video] Registering Volunteers
- Manage User Roles and Permissions
- [Legacy] Users and Permissions
- Embed Forms with Organization-Level Widgets
- Form Tags
- Batches & Settlements
- Fee Statements
- Bloomerang Fundraising | Two-Factor Authentication
- Password Security Tips
- How do I update my bank information?
- What's the difference between Account Administrator and Form Administrator permissions?
- How can I upgrade or downgrade my Bloomerang Fundraising plan?
- Any helpful hints for reconciling our bank statement?
- How do I opt in to provide feedback on new or upcoming features?
- Adding Venmo as a Payment Option
- Fraud Protection
- Chargebacks
- Adding Apple Pay as a Payment MethodAdding Apple Pay in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- Adding PayPal as a Payment Option
- [Peer-to-Peer] Offline Donation Import Tool
- Setting Up American Express
- Managing Bloomerang Fundraising Offline Transactions
- [Donation Forms] Offline Donation Import Tool
- [Beta] Customizing the Invoice Label on Bloomerang Fundraising Donation Forms
- [Beta] Donor Receipts and Invoicing
- [Beta] How Donors can Make a Recurring Donation with Invoice Payment Method
- [Beta] How Invoices Work with a DonorPerfect Integration
- [Beta] How to Activate Invoice as a Payment Method
- [Beta] Invoice Reports
- [Beta] Pay Invoices Via the Virtual Terminal
- [Beta] What Donors See When Using the Invoice Payment Method (With No Donor Account)
- [Beta] What Donors With Donor Accounts See With Invoice Payment Method
- Access Payments in Bloomerang FundraisingThe Payments area of your Bloomerang Fundraising dashboard is where you can view payouts to your organization, review transaction failures, and adjust payout settings.
Administrative Tools
This section describes tools for administrators to enter donations and registrations.
- [Peer-to-Peer] Text-to-Donate
- Blocked Words
- Givi Profile and Settings
- Givi Images
- FundHub Live
- Glossary of Text Commands
- How to Make a Donation Using Text-to-Donate
- Outbound Text Messages [SMS/Text]
- [Donation Forms] Text-to-Donate
- Bloomerang Fundraising App: Creating Temporary Log-in Codes
- Outbound SMS: What Donors See
- Text Fundraising: How to Make a Donation
- Bloomerang Fundraising Mobile App | Download, Install, and Log In
- Kiosk Basic Operation and Settings
- Instructions for Mobile Card ReadersConnect, process payments, and troubleshoot the Bloomerang Fundraising mobile card reader
- [Legacy] Kiosk Basic Operation and Settings
- Kiosk Navigation ItemsBloomerang Fundraising
- User Experience: Guest Mode Versus Non-Guest Mode
- Kiosk ReceiptsBloomerang Fundraising
- Kiosk Wording
- Bloomerang Fundraising Mobile Card ReadersUnderstand mobile card reader compatibility and how to order, exchange or return a card reader
- USB Card Reader for Virtual TerminalPurchase, connect, and set up a USB card reader for the Bloomerang Fundraising virtual terminal
- Card Reader and Kiosk Security Guidelines
- Kiosk ChangesView a log of changes made to your kiosk in Bloomerang Fundraising
- My Bloomerang Fundraising kiosk isn’t reading card swipes. What should I do?
- My kiosk says it’s temporarily offline. What does that mean?
- My kiosk's screen keeps turning off by itself. What do I do?This article explains how to keep your Bloomerang Fundraising kiosk screen on.
- What do I do if my kiosk is asking for an authorization code?
- Why can't I add a restriction/event to my kiosk navigation?
- Bloomerang Fundraising Mobile App | What is Tap to Pay?
- Bloomerang Fundraising Mobile App | Process Donations with Tap to Pay
- Bloomerang Fundraising Mobile App | Manually Enable Tap to Pay
- Set Up Your Kiosk for Quick Donations
- Analytics API
- Can my auction event have a custom domain?
- Can Bloomerang offer live support during my auction?Yes! Bloomerang offers both on-site and remote auction support for an additional fee.
- What payment methods does Bloomerang Fundraising offer?
- Givi FAQs
- Why aren't all of my bank account payments showing up in my event's thermometers?
- Why is my event not showing up on my Bloomerang Fundraising page?
- Can donors give to a peer-to-peer campaign anonymously?
- Associated Info Parameter Tracking
- Can I tie events together in one place?
- Prepopulate Form Values Using a URL
- Can I upload resources to link in my peer-to-peer site's navigation bar?
- Hidden FieldsThis article explains hidden fields in Bloomerang Fundraising.
- Can my peer-to-peer campaign have a custom domain?
- Does Bloomerang Fundraising have an API?Yes, Bloomerang Fundraising has an API.
- How do I move a donation from one peer-to-peer form to another?
- Does Bloomerang Fundraising meet the requirements for WCAG 2.1 AA-AAA accessibility?
- Bloomerang Fundraising Compliance Information
- Can I be notified of account activity via email?
- Can my donation form have a custom domain?
- Can we accept international donations?Yes, Bloomerang Fundraising can accept international donations!
- Why isn't the image I uploaded showing up in my receipt?
- How can I generate a link to my Bloomerang Fundraising form?
- Can I add offline donations in Bloomerang Fundraising?
- Can I disable the end date option for recurring contributions on donation forms?Yes! You can disable the end date option for recurring contributions on donations forms in Bloomerang Fundraising. This article explains how.
- Can I see a summary of how much a donor has given?
- Can my donors give to a specific fund or program?
- Can my donors give to certain funds or more than one fund at a time?
- How do I cancel/delete a recurring donation?
- How Do I Embed the Double the Donation Widget?
- How do I embed the HEPData Matching Gift Search Bar?
- How do I update a recurring donor's payment information?In Bloomerang Fundraising, you can edit a recurring donor's card or bank information from the organization-level control panel.
- Can I link directly to my event?Yes, you can link directly to your Bloomerang Fundraising event. This article explains how.
- Can I make a copy of last year's event?
- Can I take RSVPs that do not require payment?
- How do I mark an event registrant as "not attending?"
- What happens when I archive a Bloomerang Fundraising event?
- Can we turn off the opt-in statement on our donation form?
- Can I delete a form?
- Can I embed my form or a form widget on a Wix site?
- Can I enable CAPTCHA on my forms?
- Can the anonymous statement be removed from our giving form?
- Can you help me create a donation form that looks like my website?
- Can Bloomerang handle high traffic to my forms?
- How do I embed a widget on my Squarespace site?
- How do I manage multiple forms?
- How do I transfer recurring donor data to Bloomerang Fundraising from another provider?
- How do I transfer recurring donor information to a new vendor?
- How to Pin a Donation Form Link to the Top of Your Facebook Page
- We'd like to share Bloomerang with someone... what do we do?
- What are widgets? Are they secure?