How to create a custom donation form for a Wix website

Every donation starts with someone who wants to support your cause. If you’ve built a Wix website, adding a donation form makes it easy for visitors to contribute through your site. The first step is choosing the right tool to make that happen.

Wix Donations helps you manage fundraising campaigns, while Jotform App for Wix offers more flexibility with AI-powered form creation and customization. Here’s how they compare:

	Wix Donations	Jotform App for Wix
Payment collection	Only on paid Wix plan	Free for up to 10 payment submissions per month
Payment gateways	Wix-supported payment providers	40+ payment gateways
Recurring donations
Form customization	Basic design customization; no custom fields	Custom fields, design options, and AI-powered form creation

Now let’s walk through how to create a donation page using either option.

Option 1: Create a donation form with Wix Donations

Wix Donations, the platform’s native app, can support multiple custom donation campaigns, allowing visitors to contribute funds on a one-time or recurring basis. To accept donations, make sure your Wix site has a plan that supports payments and that you’ve connected a payment provider.

Follow these steps to get started:

1. Install Wix Donations: Open the Wix Editor and navigate to the website where you want to collect donations. Find Wix Donations in the App Market, click Add to Site, and follow the prompts. Wix will add a donation page, a donation form, and a thank-you page to your site.

2. Create a donation campaign: Open My Campaigns in Wix and click on Add Campaign.



Then customize the following campaign settings:

• Donation frequency: Choose one-time donations, recurring donations, or both.
• Donation amounts: Choose a suggested amount and whether to allow custom amounts.
• Campaign goal: Specify whether you want to track donations toward a specific monetary goal.



Click Save once you’ve set up the campaign.

3. Add the campaign to your donation form: Return to the Wix Editor and navigate to your donation page. Click the donation form, then Choose Campaign, and select your campaign from the dropdown menu. Customize the form’s design and content as needed.

You have now added the Wix nonprofit donation form to your website. Before going live with the form, be sure to test the checkout flow to ensure it works correctly and that the donated funds go to the correct place.

Option 2: Create a custom donation form with Jotform App for Wix

With Jotform App for Wix, you can create and add a custom donation form without leaving the Wix Editor. You can also use AI to build your form in minutes, making the process faster and easier.

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Here’s how to get started:             

1. Install Jotform App for Wix: Open Jotform in the Wix App Market and click Add to Site. Select your website, click Continue, and then Agree & Add.

2. Add Jotform to your page: In the Wix Harmony Editor, go to Add → Elements → Installed Apps. Find Jotform and drag it onto the page where you want your donation form to appear.

3. Choose how to create your donation form: Click the gear icon on Jotform to open Settings. From here, you can click Create new form or select one of your existing donation forms from the list below.

4. Once you click Create new form, you’ll be taken to Jotform’s form creation screen, where you can:
   • Create with AI: Describe the donation form you need and let AI build it for you.
   • Start from scratch: Create a new form from the ground up.
   • Use template: Choose one from Jotform’s ready-made donation form templates and customize it to fit your needs.

5. Customize your donation form: Once you’ve created your form, you can customize it in Jotform Form Builder without leaving the Wix Editor. You can add or edit fields using Add Element, customize its appearance with Form Designer, or use Ask Copilot to make further changes. Adjust your donation amounts and connect one of Jotform’s 40-plus payment gateways to accept donations online.

6. Publish your donation form: Once your form is ready, adjust its height and width in the Wix Editor to make sure everything displays correctly. Preview your page, test the donation process, and publish your website.

That’s it! Your custom Wix form is now part of your Wix website.

To make managing donations easier, you can set up form notifications via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or push notifications whenever someone submits your form. You can also use autoresponder emails to thank donors and offer recurring donations to supporters who want to give regularly.

Choose the right donation form for your Wix site

Choosing between Wix Donations and Jotform App for Wix comes down to your fundraising goals and how much control you need over the donation experience.

• Choose Wix Donations if you’re focused on running fundraising campaigns with specific goals. It’s a practical option for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations that want to manage multiple campaigns, monitor contributions, and track progress from their Wix dashboard.
• Choose Jotform App for Wix if you need a donation form that goes beyond a standard campaign setup. Whether you’re collecting additional donor information, creating personalized giving experiences, or managing donations alongside other form submissions, Jotform gives you the flexibility to build a form to fit your organization’s needs.

Ready to start collecting donations? Add Jotform App for Wix to your website and create a donation experience that works for your cause. Eligible nonprofits can also take advantage of up to 50 percent off Jotform paid plans.