Update: If you're using the pre-fill URL option (Option #2 in the video), the "I" in Id must be capitalized and the "d" must be lower case.
Search & Support is a perfect solution for organizing funding for a large number of people or initiatives. It’s ideal for child sponsorship programs, missionary support, staff support, or projects with lots of moving parts. This feature will allow you to organize multiple donation destinations in one clean and organized dropdown list.
Begin by adding the Search & Support field to your giving page.
This field is formatted from a spreadsheet. Select Download CSV template to get started.
Note: It's very important that you stick to the template exactly, leave the columns and headers as is and plug in your own details. If any of the Columns don't apply, leave blank but don't remove from the template.
Column A
id = A numeric identifier for each giving designation
This number can be any length or omitted entirely.
Column B
name = Donation recipient's name
For example, Jane Smith (person) or New Building (project)
Column C
description = Brief phrase providing more detail on the person or project listed in column B
Column D
imageURL = Link to donation recipient's image
Column E
website = Website link
Column F
email = Donation recipient's email
Once your options are formatted, upload your list here.
You will also be able to select recurring and payment options to offer to your donor.
If you toggle BCC Recipients to yes, the Donation recipient's email address (formatted in Column B of the template) will be copied on the confirmation email.
This is an automated way to update them each time a donation comes in.
Use the menu to customize your preferences. Save and publish your changes.
This is how it will appear on your published page.
Donors will select the individual or project they would like their donation to be counted towards, enter their donation amount and recurring selection, then complete their donation.
FAQ -
Can I use the Pre-Fill URL with Search and Support?
- Yes, to use this awesome feature you will enter "?staffId=" after the page URL and then enter the staff ID from the CSV file after the equal sign. It is case sensitive, the "I" is upper case and the "d" is lower case.
- Watch the video at the top of this page and click on the last chapter to see how to implement this.