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Fundraising

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Getting Started

Guides and info on navigating Bloomerang Fundraising for new users and organizations

Welcome to Bloomerang Fundraising_{4 articles}

Getting Around_{8 articles}

Quick-Start Guides_{10 articles}

Toolkits and Ungated Resources_{6 articles}

Partner Info & Offers

Select a solution to find partners who can help

Partner DirectoryExplore our partner directory to find software or solutions providers who can help you get the most out of your fundraising. Browse a wide range of organizations, learn more about their work, and obtain special offers just for Bloomerang clients._{1 article}

Donor & Volunteer Resources

Downloads and video links to share with donors, attendees, and volunteers

Donation Forms_{3 articles}

Auctions_{12 articles}

Peer-to-Peer_{14 articles}

Bloomerang Fundraising Featured + What's New

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

System Update Release NotesWe update our system biweekly. Keep an eye on this page for information about feature updates and bug fixes. _{3 articles}

Form and Event Setup

[Auctions] System and Billing Fields

Abandoned Gift Reminders

[Peer-to-Peer] Activating and Configuring the Dedication Notification

[Peer-to-Peer] Matching GiftsHow to set up Manual Matching on peer-to-peer forms in Bloomerang Fundraising.

[Events] Attendee Import

[Peer-to-Peer] Donation Fields

[Peer-to-Peer] Donations

[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 Amounts

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.

How do I create a Bloomerang Fundraising event?

[Events] Promo CodesThis article explains how to add promo codes to a Bloomerang Fundraising event.

[Events] Custom Fields

Event Details & Settings

Events Banner and Settings

Cloning an Auction

Restrictions in Givi

How do I create a new peer-to-peer campaign?

[Auctions] Donations

Creating New Forms

Adding an Event from Start to Finish

Cloning Attributes

[Auctions] Donation Custom Fields

[Peer-to-Peer] Categories

Auction Donation Dedications

[Auctions] Registration Fields

[Peer-to-Peer] Classifications

Auction Packages

[Auctions] Promo Codes

[Peer-to-Peer] Promo Codes

Auction Restrictions

[Donation Forms] Custom Fields

Auction Settings

[Peer-to-Peer] Registration Custom Fields

[Donation Forms] Form Settings: Dedications

[Auctions] Sponsor Categories

[Donation Forms] Form Settings: Donations

[Auctions] Sponsors

[Donation Forms] Form Settings: General

[Peer-to-Peer] Dedications

[Donation Forms] Form Settings: Restrictions

[Donation Forms] System and Billing Fields

[Donation Forms] Activating and Configuring the Dedication Notification

[Peer-to-Peer] Restrictions

[Peer-to-Peer] Badges

[Peer-to-Peer] Resources

[Peer-to-Peer] Sponsor Categories

[Peer-to-Peer] Sponsors

Form and Event Management

Registration Sync

Bloomerang Fundraising App: Managing Peer-to-Peer Events

[Peer-to-Peer] Scannable QR Tickets

[Peer-to-Peer] Fundraising Commitments

[Auctions] Scannable QR Tickets

[Events] Scannable QR Tickets

Bloomerang Fundraising App: Managing Donations and Events

[Auctions] Table Management

[Events] Table Management

[Donation Forms] What Donors See

Using Bloomerang Fundraising Event Forms for Raffles

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 Thermometers

Auction Virtual Terminal: Checkout

Auction Virtual Terminal: Donate

Inappropriate Content

Auction Virtual Terminal: Items

Auction Virtual Terminal: Registration

Bloomerang Fundraising App: Managing Auction Donations, Registrations, and Bids

Form and Event Design

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 Builder

[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

Receipts and Notifications

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

Can a receipt be resent to a donor?

[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 Givi

Global Receipts

Form-Level Receipts

[Peer-to-Peer] System Emails

Donation Receipt Tags

Service Integrations

Google Tag Manager Integration for Bloomerang Fundraising

Analytics Integrations

Integration Mapping Warnings

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 Contact

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: 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

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 NXT

Raiser's Edge [ImportOmatic]

Raiser's Edge [Importacular]

Salesforce Integration

Salesforce Integration: Enable Recurring Support

ZapierLooking for a way to integrate third-party programs with Bloomerang Fundraising? Zapier might be your answer!

Donor and Constituent Management

Event Attendees

Recurring Payment Management

Linking Recurring Payments

Linking One-Time Transactions

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

Account Settings and Billing

[Video] Registering Volunteers

User Roles and Permissions

Bloomerang Fundraising Pricing

[Legacy] Users and Permissions

Embed Forms with Organization-Level Widgets

Batches & Settlements

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?

Store and Item Management

[Peer-to-Peer] Store Purchases

Adding and Managing Auction Items

Auction Item Categories

Auction Item Import

Auction Item Tags

Suggested Auction Item Tags

[Peer-to-Peer] Store Settings

[Peer-to-Peer] Store Categories

[Peer-to-Peer] Store Products

Donor Transactions

Adding Venmo as a Payment Option

Fraud Protection

Adding Apple Pay as a Payment Method

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

Administrative Tools

This section describes tools for administrators to enter donations and registrations.

[Peer-to-Peer] Virtual Terminal: Donations

[Peer-to-Peer] Virtual Terminal: Matching Donations

[Peer-to-Peer] Virtual Terminal: Registrations

Donations Virtual Terminal

Event Virtual Terminal

Mobile and Givi Resources

[Peer-to-Peer] Text-to-Donate

Givi Profile and Settings

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

Card Readers and Kiosks

Kiosk Basic Operation and Settings

Instructions for Mobile Card Readers

[Legacy] Kiosk Basic Operation and Settings

Kiosk Navigation Items

User Experience: Guest Mode Versus Non-Guest Mode

Kiosk ReceiptsYou can configure a unique receipt for Bloomerang Fundraising kiosk donations within the kiosk settings configuration area.

Bloomerang Fundraising Mobile Card Readers

USB Card Reader for Virtual Terminal

Card Reader and Kiosk Security Guidelines

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?

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?

Why aren't all of my eChecks 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?

Prepopulating Form Values Using 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?