> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dodonate.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Make a Donation to Any Campaign on Do Donate

> Step-by-step guide to donating to a fundraising campaign on Do Donate, including choosing your amount, adding a message, and completing payment.

Making a donation on Do Donate is quick, secure, and straightforward. Once you've found a campaign you'd like to support, the checkout process takes just a few minutes. You can donate as a guest or while logged in to your account — logging in lets you track your giving history and save your payment details for next time.

## Donating to a Campaign

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the campaign">
    Navigate to the campaign page you'd like to support. You can get there through search, a category browse, or a link shared with you directly. Review the campaign details — goal, raised amount, organizer, and updates — to make sure it's the right fit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click &#x22;Donate&#x22;">
    Select the **Donate** button on the campaign page. It appears prominently near the fundraising progress bar. This opens the donation checkout panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your donation amount">
    Pick one of the preset donation amounts or enter a custom figure in the **Other amount** field. There is no minimum donation requirement, so you can give whatever feels right for you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add an optional message of support">
    Write a personal note to the organizer and fellow donors in the **Message** field. Your message might offer encouragement, share why the cause matters to you, or simply say you're thinking of them. This step is entirely optional.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose to donate publicly or anonymously">
    By default, your name and message appear on the campaign's donor list. If you'd prefer to keep your contribution private, toggle the **Donate anonymously** option. The organizer will still receive your donation, but your name will not be shown publicly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your payment details">
    Select your preferred payment method and enter the required details. Do Donate accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. If you're logged in and have a saved payment method, you can select it here without re-entering your information.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm your donation and receive your receipt">
    Review your donation summary — amount, campaign, and any message — then select **Confirm Donation**. Your payment is processed immediately, and a confirmation screen confirms the transaction was successful.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  You'll receive an email receipt for every donation you make. Keep this email for your records — it includes the campaign name, donation amount, date, and a transaction reference number.
</Note>

## Setting Up a Recurring Monthly Donation

If you'd like to support a campaign on an ongoing basis, you can set up a monthly recurring donation during checkout.

1. On the donation amount screen, look for the **Make this a monthly donation** toggle and switch it on.
2. Choose your monthly amount — you can use a preset or enter a custom figure.
3. Complete the rest of the checkout process as normal.

Your card will be charged on the same date each month until you choose to cancel. You can manage or cancel your recurring donations at any time from the **Recurring Donations** section of your account dashboard. You'll also receive a receipt by email after each monthly charge.

<Tip>
  Your donation message will be visible to the campaign organizer and other donors unless you choose to donate anonymously. If your message is personal or sensitive, consider enabling the anonymous option before completing your donation.
</Tip>