Donations · 7 min read
How to Add Donations to a Political Campaign Website
A campaign website can point people to a donation platform, but the campaign must choose the tool, approve the language, and understand what happens after the click.
Choose the donation path first
Decide whether the campaign will use an external donation page, an embedded form, or a platform-specific button. Confirm who controls the account, where receipts go, and which links the campaign wants to use.
Make the page clear
Explain what the donation button does. Keep the action visible from the home page and relevant campaign pages. Check that the form works on mobile and that the return path is clear.
Review the details
Donation processing, reporting, disclosures, limits, and compliance depend on the campaign, platform, and jurisdiction. The campaign should review required statements and confirm platform settings with qualified advisors when needed.
Test before sharing
Test the link or form, confirm the campaign name and account, check the mobile experience, review receipts and confirmation pages, and keep a record of who approved the public copy.