> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.socialglow.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # EGiving Donations ### EGiving Donations This guide will cover how to add a Donate function to your groups. This allows your members to donate to the fund of your choosing. # Set Up ### Choose your preferred method From your SocialGlow dashboard menu, select **EGiving.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-dashboard-egiving_17gx7f8.png =200x516) There are two options available: 1. **Accept EGiving in the SocialGlow App** *Use this option if wanting to use SocialGlow to host your fundraiser.* 2. **Redirect to External Link.** *Use this option if you are using another platform to host your fundraiser.* ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-1_fm70zi.png) We will cover each of these options in-depth below. ### Option 1) Accept EGiving in the SocialGlow App 1. This option requires being connected with Stripe, in order to process funds received. | Stripe is a widely-used payment service provider. If you are unfamiliar with them, you can read about and sign up on [Stripe's website](https://stripe.com/). ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-3_1nteahm.png) * Click the *Connect with Stripe* button * Follow this guide on connecting your SocialGlow account to your Stripe account: [How to Connect to Stripe](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/connect-to-stripe-1k52q1j/) || **Note:** After applying to connect to Stripe, a *Pending Verification* notice will be seen here. It may take 2-3 business days for Stripe to approve your application, after which will be a *Connected to Stripe* notice. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-stripe-pending-complete-con_1b65kwc.png) * Click the Save button at the bottom of the page. 2. Add Categories *(optional)* *This is helpful if you want your members to be able to select which category they prefer to donate their funds toward.* * Select the **Funds** tab at the top of this same page. * Enter the title of the category you want to add. * Click the **Add Funds** button to save this title. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-4_q60bvh.png) * Continue to add as many categories as you would like here. ### Option 2) Redirect to External Link * Enter the link that you want your members to be directed to donate. * Click the **Save** button to save your progress. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-2_1m0lu7a.png) --- # Members' View Your group members are presented with many different opportunities to give, while interacting with the mobile app or website: * A Donate button at the top of the group * A Donate icon at the bottom of the mobile app taskbar (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/website-mobile-view-egiving-1_clhxa7.png =900x506) * A Donate option within their profile settings ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/give-now-profile-settings-sg-1_2lab5d.png =300x569) | If needed, this guide on how to make a donation is available for your members: https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-give-make-a-donation-wv5mnp/ When any **Donate** button is clicked: 1. If your EGiving is set up through Stripe (Option #1 discussed above), a window will pop up. The member will fill out: * The frequency of the gift * The amount of the gift * If they want to cover the transaction fee (if unselected, the transaction fee will be deducted from the gift total) * The fund they want to donate to, if categories were created ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-7_1r1vohq.png) 2. If your EGiving is set up through an eternal link, they will be directed to the link you had supplied and can choose to donate there. | Group members are able to edit or cancel recurring gifts at any time. --- # Review Funds Received As the admin of your groups, you are able to review any transactions made, and any active recurring subscriptions. To view these: 1. From your SocialGlow dashboard menu, select **EGiving**. *You'll notice you now have two new tabs - Subscriptions and Transactions.* 2. Select Subscriptions to review any scheduled recurring donations. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-8-subs_gzhthg.png =550x191) 3. Select Transactions to review any donations already made. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-egiving-9-transactions_10a3rtt.png =550x101) **Learn more here:** * [Connect to Stripe](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/connect-to-stripe-1k52q1j/) * [How to Give / Make a Donation](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-give-make-a-donation-wv5mnp/?bust=1767131916819)