Donations

Set up donation options to support your shelter's mission

Want to make it easy for adopters to support your shelter's mission? PawPlacer's donation system lets you create meaningful giving opportunities during the adoption process. Here's how to set up and manage your donation options.

Getting Started

Finding Your Donation Settings

Navigate to Settings > Donations.

Creating Donation Options

Custom Amounts

Choose from common donation amounts that work well for most shelters or create specialized options that highlight your shelter's unique needs:

  1. Enter your desired amount
  2. Add a compelling description
  3. Make the impact clear

For example:

  • "$75 - Senior Pet Care Fund"
  • "$40 - Medical Emergency Fund"
  • "$30 - Kitten Season Support"

Making Donations Meaningful

Writing Effective Descriptions

Help potential donors understand their impact:

  • Share real examples of what donations can do
  • Keep descriptions concise but meaningful

Encouraging Support

  • Use positive, encouraging language
  • Share the difference donations make

Pro Tips

  • Update options during special campaigns
  • Align amounts with specific shelter needs
  • Test different description styles
  • Monitor which options resonate most
  • Consider seasonal giving opportunities

Remember: The key to successful donations is helping adopters understand how their support makes a difference in the lives of shelter pets!