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Campaigns

Campaigns are the core of GiveLink. Each campaign is a fundraising initiative with its own page, goal, and donor tracking.

Campaign Types

TypeUse Case
DonationGeneral fundraising, annual funds, emergency appeals
Peer-to-PeerSupporter-driven fundraising (walkathons, birthday fundraisers)
EventGalas, dinners, auctions with ticketing
MembershipRecurring membership programs with tiers

Creating a Campaign

  1. Go to Dashboard > Campaigns > Create Campaign
  2. Enter a title, description, and optional fundraising goal
  3. Set suggested donation amounts
  4. Choose whether to enable recurring giving
  5. Upload a cover image
  6. Publish when ready — your campaign goes live immediately

Campaign Status

StatusMeaning
DraftNot yet visible to donors
ActiveLive and accepting donations
PausedTemporarily stopped (existing recurring gifts continue)
EndedCampaign complete, no new donations accepted

Goal Tracking

Set an optional fundraising goal and your campaign page will display a live progress thermometer showing how close you are. This creates urgency and motivates donors.