How To: Donate to Different Fundraisers, Events or Memorials Utilizing Groundswell (i.e. marathons, riders, student organizations, PTA, etc.)

Looking to donate to someone's marathon race, cycling event, school PTA/PTO, then this is the article for you! 

Below is a step by step guide on how you can donate to different fundraisers, events or memorials utilizing Groundswell and donation notes.

How to Use Donation Notes On the Web App:

Step 1: Search for the non-profit you wish to donate to

Step 2: Select donate on the charity’s page

Step 3: Fill out the donation information (i.e. amount, match amount, funding source)

Step 4: Click in the “Add a note” box to add your note

Step 4b: If you are donating to a race fundraiser (i.e. marathon, cycling, or walking fundraiser) you will need to provide the following in your note…

• Race Name
• Team Name (if applicable) and/or
• Fundraiser’s Name (who you are donating to, if it is your own fundraiser, note that as well)

Step 4c: If you are donating to a sponsor of a child fundraiser you will need to provide the following in your note…

• Name of child you are sponsoring
• Any additional information the non-profit requires - e.g. Sponsor Account number

Step 5: Click “Donate”

Other Examples of when to use Donation Notes:

• Appreciation (“thanks for all you do,” “keep up the great work,” “y’all do amazing work!”)
• On behalf of someone (In honor of… In memory of…)

How to Use Donation Notes On the Mobile App:

Step 1: Select “Donate” on the home screen of the app.

Step 2: Search for the non-profit you wish to donate to

Step 3: Select “One-time donation” on the bottom left of the non-profit’s profile

Step 4: Select the amount you wish to donate

Step 5: On the “Confirm donation” page you will want to toggle the “include a note” button on

Step 6a: Add your Note

Step 6b: If you are donating to a race fundraiser (i.e. marathon, cycling, or walking fundraiser) you will need to provide the following in your note…

• Race Name
• Team Name (if applicable) and/or
• Fundraiser’s Name (who you are donating to, if it is your own fundraiser, note that as well)

Step 6c: If you are donating to a sponsor of a child fundraiser you will need to provide the following in your note…

• Name of child you are sponsoring
• Any additional information the non-profit requires - e.g. Sponsor Account number

Step 7: Select “Donate”

Other Examples of when to use Donation Notes:

• Appreciation (“thanks for all you do,” “keep up the great work,” “y’all do amazing work!”)
• On behalf of someone (In honor of… In memory of…)

How to view your previous donation note(s):

For now you will only be able to view your previous donation notes on the Groundswell mobile app. 

Step 1: Select “Profile” on the bottom right side of the app

Step 2: Select “Giving History” in the menu options

Step 3: Toggle to “Donations” on the top toggle bar

Step 4: Find your donation that includes a note

Step 5: Select “View Note” on the donation with the note

Step 6: Review the note on the pop up screen

Step 7: Select “Close” to return to Donation Screen

Mobile App Video Instructions: