Adding Links and Buttons to Post‑Payment Pages

Encourage donors to engage further after giving—such as checking the leaderboard or visiting a special page—by using links and buttons on your post‑payment page.

What you can and can't add on the post‑payment page

• Post‑payment form text fields do not support HTML or hyperlinks.

• Text entered in the "Post Submission Text" field displays as plain text only.

• The maximum length for Post Submission Text is 500 characters.

Pasting an HTML link (for example, <a href="…">…</a>) or formatting text will display as unformatted text.

Add a clickable button with the matching gift URL field

Use the matching gift URL field to add a prominent, clickable button. Although designed for matching gifts, this field accepts any valid URL and works well for driving donors to your desired destination, such as a leaderboard, impact page, or school site.

When you enter a valid URL, the field automatically displays a clickable button on the post‑payment page, separate from your Post Submission Text.

How to set it up

1. Navigate to your campaign or form's display settings.

2. Enter a full, valid URL (including https://). For example: https://www.yourschool.edu/givingday/leaderboard.

3. Save your changes. The button will appear on the post‑payment page after donors complete their gift.

Tips:

• Use a direct, mobile‑friendly URL to ensure donors land exactly where you want them to.

• Consider actions like viewing the leaderboard, reading an impact story, or joining a challenge.

Alternative: include your link in the gift confirmation email

HTML is supported in your gift confirmation email. You can add clear, descriptive hyperlinks (for example, "See today's leaderboard") so donors can click directly from their inbox.

FAQ

• Can I paste an HTML link into Post Submission Text so it's clickable?

  • No. Post‑payment text fields support plain text only.

• How long can my Post Submission Text be?

  • Up to 500 characters.

• What's the best way to add a clickable element on the post‑payment page?

  • Use the matching gift URL field to create a separate button that links to your chosen destination.

FAQ — Can I prompt a donor to give a second gift or round up on the post‑payment page?

• Short answer: GiveCampus does not have a native round-up or add-a-second-gift feature on the post‑payment page. However, you can encourage additional giving or allow donors to allocate one transaction across multiple funds using existing features.

• Allow multiple designations in one transaction: Enable split designations on your giving form. Donors can select multiple funds during checkout. The number of selectable funds is controlled by the "Donors can select up to [N] designation(s) when making their gift" dropdown in the form's Designation Settings.

• Encourage covering processing fees:

  Enable the Donor Covered Fees setting under Online Giving > School-Level Settings > Donor Covered Fees.

  In your campaign or form’s post‑payment settings, locate the field labeled Company Matching Gift URL. Enter a full, valid URL (including https://) in this field, and donors will see a prominent Match my gift button displayed on the post‑payment page.

  Donors then see a checkbox at checkout to opt in or out of covering credit card processing fees, increasing their overall contribution.

• Prompt a separate additional gift: Add a prominent button on the post‑payment page that links to a separate giving form or campaign page. Set the button using the matching gift URL field to direct donors to a dedicated form for a special ask.

• Use the confirmation email for follow‑up asks: Since gift confirmation emails support HTML, include clear, descriptive links directing donors to a follow‑on ask (for example, “Add $10 to support student aid”). This approach presents an additional opportunity without altering the original checkout flow.

Practical tips:

• For split payments across funds, configure split designations and set an appropriate limit using the designation dropdown.

• For tracking additional gifts as separate transactions, create a mobile‑friendly giving form or campaign and link to it using the matching gift URL field. Alternatively, include a follow‑up link in the confirmation email.

• Use concise and clear language on the call-to-action so donors immediately understand the ask.

What this does—and doesn't do:

These options let you encourage extra giving and allow donors to divide a single payment among multiple funds. They do not provide a single‑click round-up option that adjusts an already‑completed transaction.