Donation blocks

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Donation blocks

Last updated August 25, 2026 13:35

Add a donation block to accept financial support for a charity, cause, or event.

Use donation blocks to collect donations from visitors to your cause or organization. You can also use them to set up a customized cash gift registry on a wedding website.

Tip: Create a QR code for your donation page to share with potential donors.

Donation blocks are available in the Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced or some Legacy plans. To learn more, visit Choosing the right Squarespace plan.

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Before you begin

  • You need to edit your site on a computer to add a donation block. It's not possible to set up donations in the Squarespace app.
  • To use donation blocks to collect donations, connect your site to a payment processor. To do this, open the Payments panel.
  • Transaction fees apply to donations.
  • Your store's tax rules don't apply to donations.
  • Donation checkout always asks for an email address and phone number.
  • You can create recurring donations on sites connected to Stripe or Squarespace Payments only.

Add a donation block

To add a donation block:

  1. Edit a page or post, click Add Block or + to open the block menu, then click Donation.
  2. Open the block editor by clicking the pencil icon on the block.
  3. Click Set Up Payment Processor if you don't already have a payment processor connected. This opens the Store payments panel so you can connect your site to Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal. Customers can't check out until you complete this step.

Click the fields in the block to edit the button text and fund settings.

Button text

To customize the button, enter a new label in theButton Labelfield. By default, the button for donation blocks says Donate, but you can change it to fit your needs. For example, if you're using a donation block for a cash registry, you can change it to Send us a gift.

Fund settings

By default, donations are attributed to the General Fund.To rename this fund, edit the fund settings, and add more funds:

  1. Click Funds.
  2. Select the funds you'd like to connect to the donation block. Donors can select the fund they want to contribute to from a dropdown menu. Funds can have different settings, like recurring donation options and suggested amounts.
  3. To edit the General Fund, click the pencil icon, then click OK. To add a new fund, click Add, then click Save and continue.
  4. On the fund page, edit or add the fund name, suggested amounts, and recurring donation settings. You can also add the option for donors to cover your transaction fees.
  5. For detailed information about setting up funds, visit Donation funds.

Collect more information

If you need more information from your donors, create a donation form or a custom checkout form to collect this information when they make their donations.

Design

Click the Design tab in the block editor to change style and layout of each donation block field. Fonts and colors follow your site's global styles. The button color follows the Button Background or the Button Background on Backgroundtweak under Form Fields in your selected color theme.

Show the donation block as a button

To hide the donation block fields behind a button, switch the Lightbox toggle on and add the button text. When donors click the button, the donation block fields appear in a lightbox.

Edit the donation receipt

Customize the email receipt donors receive in the customer notifications panel.

Manage donations

For information about donor profiles, where to view donation revenue, and how to refund or cancel donations, visit Managing donations.

Checkout options

Customize your checkout settings to streamline the donation experience and collect more information from donors. Open the Checkout panel. Some settings in this panel, like shipping address, won’t affect the donation checkout page. Here’s what applies to donations:

You can also Style the checkout page to match the aesthetic of your site.

Switch blocks by September 30, 2026

If you added a donation block before July 8, 2024, your site uses an outdated version of the donation block, which doesn't include recurring donations or the ability to add multiple funds. You can switch to the new block at any time, and on September 30, 2026 all donation blocks will be updated to the new version.

To switch blocks, add a new donation block and delete the original one. It's not possible to undo this, or to add the original donation block after you delete it.

Note that these features aren't available for new donation blocks.

Which block do I have?

The original donation block is a button that leads to a checkout page where donors enter their contribution amount. The new donation block displays the suggested amounts on your site, before donors check out. This is what the blocks look like:

The original donation block displayed next to the new donation block

FAQ

What are the donation fees?

When someone makes a donation, you’re charged a payment processing fee and, depending on your Squarespace plan, you may also be charged a transaction fee. The best place to learn about this is in Transaction fees and payment processing rates.

Are transaction fees discounted for non-profits?

No. Transaction fees aren’t discount for non-profits.

Can donors pay for the transaction and processing fees?

Yes. You can give donors the option to pay an extra percentage of their donation amount to cover your transaction and processing fees. For more information, visit Donation funds.

Do donors need to create a customer account?

Only if they sign up for recurring donations. One-time donors can contribute without creating an account.

Can I integrate with a third-party CRM?

Yes. You can connect Squarespace Extensions to integrate with these third-party sales and marketing platforms. You can also export your contacts and import them to the third-party CRM of your choice.

What payment methods can I accept?

You can accept all payment methods available on Squarespace Commerce.

Tip: Squarespace Payments supports ACH payments.

Can donors contribute anonymously?

No. It’s not possible for someone to hide their name at checkout. However, the transaction is only visible to the site owner, administrators, and store managers.

Can donors contribute on behalf of someone else?

Yes. To give donors the opportunity to attribute their donation to someone else, create a custom checkout form.

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