Fundraiser

Creating, editing, sharing and closing a fundraiser on WhyDonate.

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Can I delete a fundraiser?Some readersYes — use the Delete button in the Fundraiser Status card on its page, as long as it has no donations or connected fundraisers. Deleting cannot be undone.How can I connect with my donors?Few readersWhyDonate thanks every donor automatically, and you can message donors from your dashboard or rewrite the thank-you email yourself.How do I add and share offline donations on WhyDonate?Few readersClick Add Offline Donation below the list of donations on your published fundraiser, and the total shown includes that amount.How do I create a donation payment request?Some readersA payment request is a share link with the amount already set, so the donor lands straight on the payment page.How do I create a QR code that links to my fundraiser?Some readersThe Share button generates a downloadable QR code for your fundraising page, your donation form or a payment request.How many languages does WhyDonate support?Few readersWhyDonate supports 19 languages, from Bulgarian to Ukrainian.How to edit a donation form fundraiser?Many readersYou change the preset amounts and the once, monthly and annual options under Donation Amount in your fundraiser settings.How to translate your fundraising campaign into other languages?Many readersClick the translate icon next to your fundraiser's title or story to add a translation; without one, WhyDonate translates your fundraiser automatically.Is it possible to add an update to a fundraiser?Some readersYes — use Add Update on your own fundraiser page. Updates can be edited and deleted afterwards.Is it possible to make my fundraiser temporarily invisible?Some readersYes — switching a fundraiser to private removes it from search and browsing, but it keeps accepting donations through its direct link, QR code and embeds.What happens if I don't collect my donation target amount?Some readersYou are paid all the donations you received, even if you never reach your target amount.Why can't I find my fundraiser in the search results?Some readersA fundraiser appears in the search results once it is published and its status is set to 'Visible'.

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