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How to create a donation form in Glide?

Discover how to create an easy-to-use donation form in Glide through our detailed, step-by-step guide—ideal for fundraising and charity projects. Begin accepting donations effortlessly right now.

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Overview

Creating a donation form in Glide, a no-code app development platform, is a brilliant way to make contributing easy and manage donor info seamlessly. With Glide's handy drag-and-drop design, users can put together custom forms that are super user-friendly. Whether the goal is fundraising for a nonprofit, a local project, or even a personal cause, having a well-thought-out donation form can boost engagement and make tracking finances a breeze. Before jumping into the detailed steps, it's crucial to pinpoint your objectives, list out the donor info needed, and get comfy with Glide's main features.

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How to create a donation form in Glide?

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In to Glide

Head over to the Glide website and either sign up for a new account or log in if you already have one.

Step 2: Create a New App

Click on "New App" to get started with your donation form app. You'll need to pick where your data will come from.

Step 3: Connect Your Data Source

Select Google Sheets as your data source. Create a new Google Sheet with columns like "Name," "Email," "Donation Amount," "Payment Method," and "Message."

Step 4: Set Up Google Sheet Columns

In your Google Sheet, make sure you have these columns:

  • Name
  • Email
  • Donation Amount
  • Payment Method (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal)
  • Message (optional)
  • Timestamp (to record the date and time of the donation)

Step 5: Configure the Layout in Glide

Head back to Glide and select your Google Sheet. Glide will automatically create an app layout based on your sheet. Customize the layout like this:

  • Use the “Form Button” component to capture donations.
  • Place the form button prominently on the home screen.

Step 6: Customize the Form

Click on the “Form Button” component and set up the form to include the fields from your Google Sheet:

  • Add a text entry for "Name."
  • Add a text entry for "Email."
  • Add a number entry for "Donation Amount."
  • Add a choice component for "Payment Method."
  • Add a text entry for "Message" (optional).

Step 7: Set Up Data Columns

Within each form field in Glide, make sure to map each entry to the right column in your Google Sheet. For example, map the "Name" text entry to the "Name" column.

Step 8: Enable Payment Integration (Optional)

If you want to handle payments directly through your app, set up a payment collection system by integrating with a service like Stripe or PayPal. Note that you might need additional configurations and compliance checks for handling payments.

Step 9: Review and Test

Preview your app on different devices to make sure the donation form works correctly. Test all form fields and ensure that data is being correctly recorded in your Google Sheet.

Step 10: Publish Your App

Once you're happy with the setup, click on the "Share" button to publish your app. Share the link with your audience to start collecting donations.

Step 11: Monitor Donations

Regularly check your Google Sheet to keep an eye on incoming donations and manage any necessary follow-up actions, like sending thank-you emails or updating donors on how their contributions are being used.

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