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Tutorial Video
Watch our comprehensive tutorial on how to set up and use DonateMe effectively on your Shopify store.
What You'll Learn
- Complete setup process for DonateMe
- How to create and customize donation products
- Setting up widgets on your storefront
- Configuring donation progress bars
- Managing donation reports and analytics
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What is DonateMe?
DonateMe is a Shopify app that helps merchants add donation functionality to their stores, allowing customers to make donations during checkout or through dedicated donation widgets.
How do I install DonateMe?
Install DonateMe from the Shopify App Store. After installation, the onboarding flow will guide you to set up your first donation product.
Is DonateMe compatible with my Shopify theme?
Yes. DonateMe works with all Online Store 2.0 themes. Our donation widgets and progress bars adapt to your store's design.
Subscription Plans
What subscription plans are available?
DonateMe offers four plans: Free Plan, Bronze Plan, Silver Plan, and Gold Plan.
What are the limitations of the Free and Bronze plans?
Free and Bronze plans are limited to one donation product. For multiple donation products, upgrade to Silver or Gold.
How do I upgrade my subscription plan?
Go to the Plans tab in your DonateMe dashboard and select the plan that suits your needs. Follow the prompts to complete your upgrade.
Donation Products
What is a donation product?
A donation product is a special Shopify product created by DonateMe that allows customers to make donations. It can have a fixed price or allow customers to choose their donation amount.
How do I create a donation product?
Go to the Products tab in your DonateMe dashboard, click Create, enter a title, description, and minimum donation amount, then save your new donation product.
Why can't I create more than one donation product?
Free and Bronze plans are limited to one donation product. Upgrade to Silver or Gold for unlimited products.
Widgets and Display
How do I add a donation widget to my store?
Open the Shopify Theme Editor, click Add section or Add block, depending on your theme, select Donation Widget, and configure the widget settings and select your donation product.
How do I set up the donation progress bar?
Open the Shopify Theme Editor, add the Progress Bar Widget section or block, select your donation product and configure appearance settings, and set your fundraising goal in the product settings.
Can I customize the appearance of the donation widgets?
Yes. Both the donation widget and progress bar support customization including colors, font sizes, and button styles through the Shopify theme editor.
Donations and Orders
How are donations processed?
Donations are processed as regular Shopify orders. When a customer donates, it creates a special variant of your donation product with their chosen amount.
Do donations appear in my Shopify orders?
Yes. All donations appear as regular orders in your Shopify admin for easy tracking and management.
How do I set up automatic fulfillment for donations?
In the DonateMe Settings tab, toggle on Auto-Fulfill Orders. This automatically marks donation orders as fulfilled.
Can I apply sales tax to donations?
Yes. In Settings, toggle Apply Sales Tax on or off for your donation products.
Analytics and Tracking
How do I track donation progress?
The Reports tab shows real-time metrics including total donations and monthly donations.
Can I export donation data?
Yes. Export donation data from the Reports section of the dashboard.
Technical Support
How do I get support for DonateMe?
Contact our support team at support@donateme.app for assistance with any issues or questions.
Does DonateMe work with other Shopify apps?
DonateMe is designed to be compatible with most Shopify apps. If you encounter conflicts, contact support and we can help investigate.
Donation Progress Bar Setup Guide
Track your fundraising goals in real time with the Donation Progress Bar on your Shopify store.
Adding the Progress Bar
1. Go to Shopify Admin β Online Store β Themes.
Navigate to your Shopify admin panel and access your store's themes.
2. Click Customize on your active theme.
Select the theme customization option to modify your active theme.
3. From the left sidebar, click Add section.
Open the sidebar menu and look for the Add section option.
4.Select Donation Progress Bar.
Choose the Donation Progress Bar from the available section options.
5. The progress bar will appear in your theme preview.
The progress bar will now appear on your storefront preview
Configuring Your Progress Bar
- Goal Amount: Set your fundraising target (e.g., $1,000) from the admin
side of shopify.
- Raised Amount: Automatically updates when donations are made.
- Colors & Styling: Adjust bar color, background, and font style.
- Placement: Add the section anywhere (homepage, cart, product page).
How It Works
- Each donation updates the Raised value in real time.
- The progress bar shows the percentage towards the Goal.
- Once the goal is reached, it displays 100% Complete.
Example Use Case
- Goal: $1,000
- Raised: $0 (initially)
- As customers donate, the raised amount increases and the bar fills up
Support Resources
If you need assistance, please contact us:
Email: support@donateme.app
Contact Us
If you prefer to reach out directly, you can contact us using the information below.
Email: support@donateme.app
Dashboard Documentation
π Dashboard
The central hub for your app's performance.
- π Subscription Plan β Shows your current plan (e.g., Gold Plan).
- π° Donations Summary:
- This Monthβs Donations
- Lifetime Donations
- π Support Section β Quick access to contact information and help.
- π Graph: Donation Over Time β A monthly breakdown of donations.
π¦ Manage Products
This section helps you manage all donation-related products.
- π Manage donation-related products.
- π Features:
- Search products
- Filter products
- View product status (Active/Inactive)
- Last updated timestamp
- β‘ Actions: Create, Edit, Delete products.
π³ Change Plan
- π Upgrade or downgrade between available plans:
- π Free Plan β Basic donation setup.
- π₯ Bronze Plan β More transactions.
- π₯ Silver Plan β Popular mid-tier.
- π₯ Gold Plan β Premium tier with the highest limits.
- π Each plan shows:
- Included Donation Transactions
- Transaction fee above limit
- β Current plan highlighted.
βοΈ Settings
- π Configure app preferences.
- βοΈ Update app details & customization options.
π Reports
- π Generate and view detailed donation reports.
- π Analyze donation trends & performance.
β Help
- π Access guides & support resources.
- π¬ Contact support team for troubleshooting.
Donation Widget - Setup Guide
A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring the Donation Widget in your Shopify store.
π₯ Install the App
- Go to the Shopify App Store and install DonateMe.
- Approve the required app permissions.
β Add the Donation Widget to Your Theme
1. Go to Shopify Admin β Online Store β Themes.
Navigate to your Shopify admin panel and access your store's themes.
2. Click Customize on your active theme.
Select the theme customization option to modify your active theme.
3. From the left sidebar, click Add section.
Open the sidebar menu and look for the Add section option.
4. Select Donation Widget.
Choose the Donation Widget from the available section options.
5. The widget will appear in your theme preview.
You'll now see the donation widget displayed in your theme's preview.
π― Configure the Widget
Without a selected donation product, you will see the No Product Selected message.
Once a donation product is chosen, the widget will display properly.
- In the widget settings β select a Donation Product.
- Configure features as required.
- Click Save.
π³ How Donations Work
- Shoppers select a preset donation or enter a custom amount via "Other."
- Clicking Donate adds the donation product to their cart.
- At checkout, the donation is processed like any other product.
βοΈ Advanced Settings
- Preset Values: Set fixed donation amounts like $10, $20, $30.
- Custom Donations: Enable "Other" so customers can type their own amount.
- Widget Placement: Drag & drop the widget anywhere in your theme (homepage, cart, product page).
π Tracking Donations
- Go to Shopify Admin β Products β Donation Product.
- Open Orders to see total donations.
π Support
Email: support@donateme.app
Store Settings - Quick Guide
Configure your donation system settings to customize order processing, email notifications, and tagging features.
General Settings
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Auto Fulfill Orders: Toggle ON/OFF to automatically mark donation
orders as fulfilled.
- Enable: For digital donations (no shipping needed)
- Disable: For physical items requiring manual fulfillment
- Sales Tax: Toggle ON/OFF to apply sales tax to donation products.
-
Shipping Requirements: Toggle ON/OFF to require a shipping address
for donations.
- Enable: Only if sending physical thank-you items
- Disable: Recommended for most donations
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Email Notifications: Toggle ON/OFF to send receipt emails to
donors.
- Recommended: Keep enabled for better donor experience
Order Tagging (Gold Plan Only)
Purpose: Automatically tag orders containing donations.
- How to use: Enter a tag value (e.g., "donation", "charitable"). Orders with donations get tagged automatically for easy filtering in Shopify admin.
- Free/Bronze Plans: This feature is unavailable. Upgrade to Gold to enable.
Email Configuration
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From Email: Enter a professional sender email (e.g.,
donations@yourstore.com).
- Must be valid email format
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CC Email (Optional): Add multiple emails separated by commas.
- Useful for admin notifications and record-keeping
- No duplicates allowed
Email Template
- Subject Line: Set a professional subject (e.g., "Thank you for your donation").
- Template Editor: Customize the receipt email using the text editor.
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Dynamic Variables:
{{donor_name}}: Customer name{{date}}: Donation date{{total}}: Donation amount
-
Example:
Dear {{donor_name}}, Thank you for your donation of {{total}} on {{date}}. Best regards, [Your Organization]
Saving Changes
- Make changes to any settings. The "Save Settings" button becomes active when changes are detected.
- Click "Save Settings" to apply all changes.
- Validation: Fix any email format errors before saving.
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Button states:
- Gray (Disabled): No changes
- Blue (Enabled): Ready to save
- Loading: Saving in progress
Quick Troubleshooting
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Email errors: Check format (e.g.,
user@domain.com), remove spaces, and avoid duplicates. - Not saving: Fix validation errors and check your internet connection.
- No receipt emails: Enable notifications toggle and verify the "From" email.
RoundUp Donation - Complete Guide
Enable customers to round up their cart total and donate the difference to a charitable cause. This feature increases donations effortlessly while enhancing customer engagement.
π Overview
The Round-Up Donation feature automatically calculates the difference between a customer's cart total and the next whole amount, allowing them to donate that difference (or more) to a cause of their choice.
Example: Cart total is $5.50 β Round-up amount is $0.50 β New total becomes $6.00
- Plan Requirement: Available for Silver and Gold plan subscribers only
- Automatic Calculation: Round-up amount updates in real-time as cart changes
- Multiple Causes: Customers can choose from your configured charitable causes
- Adjustable Amounts: Customers can increase donation beyond the calculated round-up
β Prerequisites
- Plan: Silver Plan or Gold Plan
π Installation & Setup
Step 1: Navigate to Theme Editor
Go to Shopify Admin β Online Store β Themes β Click "Customize" on your active theme.
Step 2: Navigate to Cart Page
From the top dropdown, select the "Cart" page template.
Step 3: Add Round-Up Block
Click "Add section" or "Add block" (depending on your theme), then select "Round-Up Donation" under the Apps section.
Step 4: Position the Widget
Round-Up Donation block to position it above the cart total or checkout button area for maximum visibility.
βοΈ Configuration Settings
Customize every aspect of the Round-Up Donation widget to match your store's branding and design language.
1. General & Layout Settings
Set up the core behavior, text, and layout options for the widget.
- Enable Round-Up Donation: Toggle to allow customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar.
- Layout Style: Choose the layout style of the widget (e.g., Compact (Narrow)).
- Widget Placement: Control where the widget is placed on the cart page (e.g., Place after cart items line).
- Round-Up Title: The header title displayed at the top of the widget (Default: "Every little bit helps!").
- Round-Up Description: The helper text shown below the title to encourage donations.
- Donation Causes: Specify list of charitable causes (one per line) for the dropdown selection.
2. Alignment, Style & Premium Typography
Control widget positioning, corner shapes, and custom font styles.
- Widget Alignment: Align the widget to the Left, Center, or Right (only applies if placement is not set to follow the cart items line).
- Corner & Button Style: Choose the border/corner curvature style (e.g., Rounded (Pills & Curves)).
- Premium Typography: Toggle Use Custom Typography to override your theme's default fonts. (Note: The selected font family and sizes will only be applied to the widget when this toggle is enabled).
- Select Font Family: Choose any typography from Shopify's extensive library of fonts.
- Title Font Size: Control title size (in pixels) via slider or input field.
- Description Font Size: Control description text size (in pixels).
3. Colors, Background & Inputs
Customize the color scheme of the card background, borders, text elements, and input fields.
- Background Color: Set the solid background color of the widget.
- Enable Gradient Background: Enable gradient effects using a custom start and end color.
- Border Color & Radius: Configure widget border lines and adjust corner radius (in pixels).
- Text Colors: Separately set the colors for Title, Description & Text, and Field Labels.
- Dropdown & Inputs: Customize the background, text, and border colors of the cause dropdown and amount fields.
4. Buttons Customization
Apply custom styles to the Add to Cart and amount adjustment (+/-) buttons.
- Button Background Color & Hover Color: Set the main and hover background color for the primary donation action button.
- Button Text Color & Border Radius: Style the button label text and configure its border corner radius.
- Amount Adjust Buttons: Separately customize the background and text color of the adjustment plus/minus buttons.
π How It Works
Calculation Logic
Scenario 1: Whole Dollar Amount
- Cart Total: $10.00
- Round-Up Amount: $1.00
- New Cart Total: $11.00
Scenario 2: Decimal Amount
- Cart Total: $5.50
- Round-Up Amount: $0.50
- New Cart Total: $6.00
π₯ Customer Experience
Step-by-Step Process
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View Cart: Customer navigates to cart page with items
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See Round-Up Widget: Widget displays with calculated round-up amount
- Title and description
- New cart total preview
- Cause selection dropdown
- Amount adjustment controls
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Select Cause: Customer chooses a charitable cause from dropdown
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Adjust Amount (Optional): Customer can increase donation using + button
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Add to Cart: Click "Add to Cart" button to add donation
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Proceed to Checkout: Donation appears as line item in cart
πͺ Admin Dashboard & Reports
Viewing Round-Up Donations in Report Page
Round-up donations appear as regular line items in your Shopify orders with the following details:
- Product Name: "Round-Up Donation"
- Amount: Displays the donation amount
- Order ID: Clickable link to Shopify order
- Donation Name: Shows "Round-Up Donation"
- Date: When donation was made
π¨ Widget Features
π― Smart Calculations
- Auto-updates when cart changes
- Minimum $0.01 donation
- Increment by $0.50 using +/- buttons
π¨ Modern Design
- Clean, left-aligned layout
- Black-themed buttons
- Responsive dropdown styling
- Mobile-optimized
β Validation
- Cause selection required
- Custom error messages
- Highlighted fields on error
π± Compatibility
- Works on all devices
- Compatible with most themes
- No conflicts with other apps
β Frequently Asked Questions
Can customers change the donation amount?
Yes! Customers can click the + button to increase their donation beyond the calculated round-up amount. The β button allows them to decrease it, but not below the minimum round-up amount.
What happens if customer's cart total changes after adding donation?
The donation amount remains fixed once added to cart. If the cart total changes significantly, customers should remove the old donation and add a new one with the updated round-up amount.
How many causes can I add?
There's no strict limit, but we recommend 3-7 causes for the best user experience. Too many choices can be overwhelming for customers.
π Need Help?
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the Round-Up Donation feature, our support team is here to help!
Fee Recovery - Complete Guide
Allow donors to cover the transaction fee associated with their donation, ensuring 100% of their intended amount goes directly to the cause.
π Overview
The Fee Recovery feature gives donors the option to add an extra charge to cover the transaction processing fees of their donation. When checked, the widget calculates the exact fee and displays it to the user.
Example: Donor contributes $300 β Transaction fee is calculated as $1.80 β Cart contains the $300 donation + a $1.80 fee cover product β Total checkout is $301.80.
- Plan Requirement: Available for Bronze, Silver, and Gold plan subscribers.
- Calculated in Real-Time: The transaction fee amount updates automatically based on the donor's selected contribution.
- Flexible Customization: Customize the checkbox text and color to match your store's branding.
- Transparent Cart Items: The fee is added as a separate line item ("Cover Transaction Fee") for clear accounting.
β Prerequisites
- Plan: Bronze Plan, Silver Plan, or Gold Plan.
π Merchant Setup Guide
Step 1: Open the Donation Widget settings in your Theme Editor or App Dashboard.
Scroll down to the Fee Recovery Settings section.
Step 2: Enable Fee Recovery & Customize Text
Toggle on Enable Fee Recovery. In the Fee Recovery Checkbox Text field, customize the text that will be displayed to the customer. Make sure to use the {fee_amount} placeholder where you want the calculated fee amount to appear.
Step 3: Select Checkbox Color
Choose a checkbox color that aligns with your store's branding. This color is applied to the checkbox when the donor checks it. Click Save.
π₯ Customer Experience
1. Interactive Opt-In Box
On your store's product/donation page, the widget displays the custom checkbox. When a donor enters an amount (e.g. $300), the checkbox dynamic text displays the exact computed transaction fee (e.g., $1.80).
2. Cart Line Items
When the donor proceeds, the cart correctly lists two items: the main donation product (e.g., Arnold - $300.00) and the transaction fee cover item (e.g., Cover Transaction Fee - $1.80). This ensures complete clarity and transparency for the customer's purchase.
π Need Help?
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the Fee Recovery feature, our support team is ready to help!
Recurring Donations - Setup Guide
Allow customers to choose One-time or recurring donations, helping you secure predictable, ongoing support for your organization or cause.
π Overview
The Recurring Donations (Donation Frequency) feature gives shoppers the flexibility to select how often they want to contribute. The widget updates in real-time to show selectable frequency buttons alongside the amount input field.
Supported Frequencies: Donors can choose to contribute Once (one-time), Every Month, Every 3 Months, or Every Year.
- Boost Donor Lifetime Value: Convert single-time donors into recurring subscribers.
- Seamless Subscription Portal: Integrates with standard checkout portals, allowing buyers to manage their subscription status easily.
- Flexible Frequency Options: Turn recurring options on/off in the app settings.
π Merchant Setup Guide
Step 1: Enable Donation Frequency
Navigate to your DonateMe Dashboard/Product settings and toggle on Enable Donation Frequency (Recurring). This enables frequency buttons in the storefront widget.
Step 2: Add 'Manage Subscription' to Checkout Pages
To let customers manage their subscription frequencies or cancel subscriptions, add the Manage Subscription block inside Shopify Checkout Customizer.
- Go to Shopify Admin β Settings β Checkout.
- Click Customize on your active checkout theme.
- Open the top template selector and navigate to the Thank You page (and later the Order Status page).
- In the left sidebar, click Add block.
- Under Donate-Me, select Manage Subscription.
Step 3: Preview Thank You Page Settings
Verify that the block is added and displayed correctly under your Thank You page section. The preview will show how the portal link is displayed to your buyers.
Step 4: Enable on the Order Status Page & Save
Open the top template selector, switch to the Order Status page, and add the same Manage Subscription block. Verify its preview and click Save in the top-right corner.
π How it Works (Customer Experience)
Standard Widget
When recurring donations are disabled, donors only see the amount field and a simple donation action (one-time).
Recurring Widget
When enabled, donors can choose from frequency options (Once, Every Month, Every 3 Months, Every Year) before proceeding.
π Need Help?
If you encounter any issues setting up the checkout blocks or configuring the subscription portals, our support team is happy to assist:
Cart UI Cleaner - Setup Guide
Clean up unnecessary labels in your Shopify cart and create a smooth, distraction-free checkout experience for your customers.
π Overview
By default, Shopify theme cart templates display variant attributes (such as Title: 300 or Default Title) under the cart items. For donation products that dynamically generate amount-based variants, these technical titles look cluttered and degrade the user experience.
Key Benefits:
- Hides Variant Labels: Automatically removes messy variant labels (e.g.,
Title: 300). - Removes Default Titles: Hides generic
Default Titletext. - Cleaner Layout: Restores a sleek and clean design to your Shopify cart.
- Improves Conversion Rate: Reduces visual clutter at the final decision-making step of checkout.
π Setup & Activation Steps
The Cart UI Cleaner is built as a Shopify App Embed, meaning it runs safely on your storefront without modifying any theme template files.
1. Open the Shopify Theme Editor
Go to your Shopify Admin β Online Store β Themes β Click Customize on your active theme.
2. Open App Embeds Panel
Click the App Embeds tab on the left sidebar menu (represented by a puzzle-piece or layers icon).
3. Activate Cart UI Cleaner
Locate Cart UI Cleaner under Donate-Me, toggle the switch to ON (Active), and click Save in the top-right corner.
π Before vs. After Activation
Unclean Cart Layout
The cart widget displays the technical variant option label Title: 300 underneath the donation amount, making it look redundant.
App Embed State (Disabled):
Clean & Beautiful Cart
The Cart UI Cleaner automatically detects and hides the Title: 300 variant tag, restoring a seamless checkout display.
App Embed State (Enabled):
Need Help?
If the variant titles are still showing after enabling the cleaner, or if your theme uses a custom AJAX drawer cart that needs custom configuration, please contact our support team: