Creating a Giving Campaign
Creating a charity campaign within a BlueGive DAF allows families and friends to collaborate on giving while maximizing tax benefits and impact. Campaigns enable users to invite their community to join in their mission to raise funds for a specific charity. Contributors benefit from automated tax receipts sent directly to their email address.
Under the Give tab > select Start a Giving Campaign > to create your public-facing Campaign landing page.
You can also start a campaign directly from a charity page by clicking Start Campaign at the top right of the campaign's profile page.
Complete the required details on the screen, adding images, selecting the desired charity, defining a campaign name, setting a financial goal and start date and adding a campaign mission (statement).
Although not required, users will have the ability to determine the end of the campaign by indicating either an end date or the accomplishment of the set goal (or both).
Once created, you can access your campaign from the homepage—scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Go to My Campaigns" under the 'Created' section.
After setting the campaign live, returning to the Campaign dashboard will allow you to view your active and past campaigns, enabling you to copy the link and share with your community as you see fit.
Once shared via a copied link, outside contributors will be able to visit your Campaign page, select Donate, and contribute via Credit Card.
Shortly after the contribution is made, each outside contributor will receive a confirmation and tax receipt for their contribution.
Once the campaign is ended, whether after reaching the goal, the end date, or by ending the campaign manually (select the campaign in the Campaign dashboard and click Edit on the top right and scroll all the way down to click end Campaign), the Give operations team will process all contributions and send a single check for the total value to the charity selected.
Note: Grants will be made as unrestricted grants, meaning, there is not currently the ability to include a grant note. Once the campaign is created and money is collected, all funds will be sent to the charity with zero exceptions.
How can I end a Campaign early?
You can end a campaign early by clicking on the campaign, then selecting "Edit" in the top right corner. Scroll all the way down and click "End Campaign" to complete the process.
From your homepage, click "Go to My Campaigns" Dashboard, then select the campaign you'd like to end.
Click "Edit" in the top right corner. Scroll all the way down and click "End Campaign" to complete the process.
Campaign Creation FAQs
I made a mistake when creating my campaign, how do I edit it after the campaign has gone live?
Yes, click the Edit button in the top right corner of the campaign to adjust the settings or end the campaign early.
Can I contribute stocks to a campaign?
No, currently the only way to contribute to a campaign is from your own personal DAF, or via credit card.
Can I contribute via ACH to a campaign?
No, currently the only way to contribute to a campaign is from your own personal DAF, or via credit card.
How do I contribute to my campaign through my DAF?
Go to the campaigns page and click "Give" on the campaign tab. Then choose the amount you'd like to give and submit.
I contributed to a campaign, but I have not received my tax receipt.
You should be emailed your tax receipt within 24 hours of your contribution to the campaign. Please reach out to care@bluegive.com if you have not received your tax receipt in a timely manner.